Teachers accept offer to resume talks

The union representing Ontario’s elementary school teachers says it’s accepted an offer to resume negotiations with the province.

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario president, Sam Hammond, announced the decision shortly after education minister Liz Sandals called on the union to return to the bargaining table.

In a public statement, Sandals expressed concern with the union’s plan to begin rotating strikes next month and encouraged it to reconsider any planned actions that would disrupt students, teachers and families. It’s unclear when the talks will take place.