New Brunswick has moved to lock down all non-designated employees at CUPE premises 1253 and 2745, which include custodians, bus drivers, school library assistants and administrative support, as well as various educational assistants.
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The move comes amid the ongoing Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) strike in New Brunswick.
“CUPE has proven to be unpredictable across the province creating a volatile climate for teachers, students and parents,” Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Dominic Cardy said in a news release Sunday afternoon.
“We want to make sure that families can plan ahead and don’t wonder what the next day will bring. This will help establish as much stability and continuity of learning for New Brunswick residents as possible, which is why we are implementing this lockdown in our school system. “
More than 3,000 employees are blocked as a result of these measures. Designated workers are not included in the lockout.
All schools will move to online learning on Monday, the statement added.
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