Cape Breton Parents Relieved as CUPE Strike Averted, Keeping Schools Open
Parents in Cape Breton expressed relief after a planned CUPE strike was averted, preventing the closure of all schools on the island. CBC News spoke with families at school drop-offs in Sydney about their reactions.
Parents across Cape Breton are breathing a sigh of relief after a potential strike by members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) was averted. Had the strike proceeded, every school on the island would have been forced to close.
Because the work stoppage did not take place, schools remained open for students. CBC News reporter Ethan Hunt visited a school drop-off location in Sydney to speak with parents and students about the situation. During the 1:23 news segment, families shared their reactions to the last-minute resolution that kept classrooms operating as usual.