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			Kingston, Ont.  students return to class as CUPE negotiations continue

“It’s obviously positive that they’re back at the negotiating table,” says parent Chris Evans. “I think that sent a pretty strong message to the Ford government that the right way to handle this would be to have a proper negotiation and try to come to a solution that is fair to everyone involved.” Grandparents Carolyn and Harley Smyth say their grandchildren are excited about getting back to routine. “It’s great and they’re excited,” says Carolyn. “It’s a happy example of goodwill on both sides,” Harley continues. Story continues below ad While CUPE workers and government representatives return to negotiations, CUPE has warned that further strike action is not yet off the table. Current trend

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“I’m hoping they can let us know ahead of time and let us know what the plan is as things go along,” says Kingston’s mother, Sarah Yakimwski. Meanwhile, Kingston and the Islands MP Ted Hsu is set to return to Queen’s Park next week for a vote to end Bill 28 – the Ford government’s controversial legislation to make strike action illegal. “The bill to repeal the previous Bill 28 will be introduced next Monday, as I understand it,” Hsu says. “It will have the agreement of all parties, it will pass very quickly. And I look forward to repealing the bill I voted against in the first place.”

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Hsu says he believes another strike can be averted now that negotiators for both sides are on equal footing — without Bill 28. “It’s up to Doug Ford to negotiate in good faith and come to a fair deal with the teachers,” Hsu says. “And that’s what’s going to keep schools open and keep our kids in school and learning.” Story continues below ad For now, a sense of normalcy is returning to the classrooms – something all parties hope will remain. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.