The Nova Scotia Teachers Union says job action is likely on December 5th.
The NSTU and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development met with a conciliator over two days this week in an attempt to reach an agreement.
Talks broke off Friday afternoon after the two sides were unable to reach an understanding.
In a statement the NSTU says they are disappointed and that government is unwilling to negotiate working conditions into their collective agreement.
Media Advisory – The following statement is being issued by NSTU president Liette Doucet https://t.co/C8KVkZGMl9
— NS Teachers Union (@NSTeachersUnion) November 25, 2016
Premier Stephen McNeil says he too, is disappointed.
But he says teacher’s demands are unreasonable and would cost the province almost $500 million dollars.
McNeil says the province offered up $10 million for teachers and the union to address classroom conditions.
Statement from Premier Stephen McNeil https://t.co/B07DtTH37m
— Nova Scotia Gov. (@nsgov) November 25, 2016
The NSTU says more information on the next steps they will take will be available in the upcoming week.
