Unions push for full cost of school board retreat at Blue Jays stadium hotel – Toronto Sun
Aug 28, 2024
The union representing early childhood educators says taxpayers have the right to know how much was spent
A union representing early childhood educators at the Thames Valley District school board says taxpayers have the right to know exactly how much was spent on a retreat for senior executives at the former SkyDome hotel in Toronto amid a $7.6-million budget deficit.
Among other positions, 17 early educator positions were axed at the Thames Valley board during 2024-25 budget deliberations in June.
“I believe the public has a right to know the cost of the retreat, especially considering CUPE members are being told there is no more money in their budget to have school supplies for the needs of students when school starts up,” said Mary Henry, president of CUPE Local 4222 that also represents secretaries and educational assistants.
