Support workers in Ontario schools launch second phase of work to rule campaign

Ontario:Custodians, educational assistants, early childhood educators and other support workers in Ontario’s public schools started a new heightened phase of job action Tuesday after negotiations over the weekend failed to produce a deal.
The new work to rule order instructs school custodians not to clean hallways or replace lights, tells library technicians not to attend training or train volunteers and says clerical workers should not handle any money or attend meetings outside paid time.
All classifications of workers are being asked to wear a “work to rule” wristband and display materials notifying others of the work to rule campaign. They’re also asked not to run errands or complete non-specific tasks from each school’s principal.Educational assistants have been told to no longer supervise student detention sessions or participate in any fundraising activities or parent council meetings.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees represents 55,000 support workers in Ontario’s public and Catholic school systems.
The union says its members will continue to ensure student safety despite the new work restrictions.
Support workers have been working without a contract since Aug. 2014.

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