The president of the Nova Scotia Teacher’s Union says they are frustrated by the government’s lack of willingness to bargain in good faith.
Liette Doucet released a statement thanking Nova Scotians for supporting teachers at rallies over the past week.
She says teachers are committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment and the decision by government to close schools on Monday created an unnecessary burden on parents.
Doucet continues to say teachers want better learning conditions, safer schools and more time to spend helping students instead of doing paperwork.
She says the union’s primary objective is to get back to the bargaining table and reach a new agreement.
The teachers have been without a contract since July 2015.
The two sides haven’t been at the negotiating table since November 25.
