Sam Hammond, head of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, told inquiring reporters today that it was not possible for the union to meet with government negotiators until Sept 1, because of scheduled union events. “We had this meeting,” Hammond said, referring to Thursday’s teachers meeting in Toronto. He also referenced another meeting in Kingston. In response to a reporter who suggested parents concerns might be more important than the union agenda Hammond said: “I’m not going to address that right now.” September 1st? What’s the rush?
