OCDSB members of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario and Secondary School Teachers’ Federation have taken part or will participate in central strike votes.
As well, ETFO and OSSTF have advised that they have asked the Minister of Labour to appoint a conciliation officer with respect to central bargaining.
Strike votes and conciliation are part of the bargaining process. While these are necessary preconditions for strike action, this does not mean that strike action is imminent.