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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, November 14, 2012 · 12 Teachers want their democratic rights back Continued from page 1 Act). The bill freezes wages for two years, cuts into benefits and took away individual units' right to bargain locally. "The sanctions are an effort to get the government to realize that we need real, collective bargaining and a restoration of our democratic rights," said OSSTF District 20 president Brad Fisher. After the government and OSSTF failed to reach an agreement, the teachers' union has followed up on its promise of beginning the labour sanctions. Parents may notice reduced contact with teaching staff via e-mail or teacher websites, the school board said in a news release. The board will also restrict activities that draw teachers out of the class, such as field trips and other activities that require teacher coverage. The board noted schools may not have the ability to supervise students who are required to report to the office. Parents may be called and asked to pick up their children. David Euale, HDSB education director, said student safety remains the board's primary concern. For this reason, the school board has taken steps to reduce the need for added supervision. Fisher said the sanctions should not affect students greatly and classrooms will run as they normally would. "The sanctions are an effort to get the government to realize that we need real, collective bargaining and a restoration of our democratic rights." Brad Fisher, president District 20, Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) "We would hope (students) wouldn't notice because it's not our intention to affect them," he said. "The classrooms are running and extracurriculars are still continuing where teachers choose to run them." However, teaching staff will not do on-calls or assigned supervision. This will result in the way the board runs its activities. Teachers, will still be vigilant about student safety, Fisher said. He also noted the sanctions are an administrative strike, meaning they will affect school administration and teachers won't participate in staff meetings, department meetings, or board-run professional development. In Halton, OSSTF represents full-time and occasional secondary teachers, office and clerical workers in elementary and secondary, and professional student services personnel such as child and youth workers, psychologists, speech pathologists and social workers. HARDWOOD BANKRUPTCY SALE Over $2 million in stock must Go! We MUST clear the stock. Only Limited time access to premises. SHOP NOW FOR BEST SELECTION! The Kultur Flooring Factory is Closed! Solid Hardwood Engineered Clic s · Various Size s ie ·Various Spec STARTING AT & Fri 10-6pm Thurs 10-7pm OPEN ··· Mon-Wed Sat 10-5pm 11-4pm DAILY · Sun KENNEDY Solid Oak, Maple & Jatoba mouldings available 99 ¢ · Various Size s · Various Style s. Colours /SQ. FT. STARTING AT $ 1 99 /SQ. FT. 401 TOMKEN BRITANNIA RD E LOCATION SAL 5901 Tomken Rd. (Near Britannia Rd.) All Quantities Limited Sale conducted by Canada Contract Sales Ltd 40 3 RD. Mississauga, 905-564-2055