www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, July 24, 2015 | 4 Catholic trustee foresees messy labour dispute by Kathy Yanchus Metroland West Media At least one Halton Catholic District School Board trustee is not optimistic a settlement will be reached between teacher unions and the provincial government before the start of the school year. "I think we are heading for a messy strike or work-to-rule campaign that will hurt student success and hurt families financially," said Oakville trustee Paul Marai. In a motion, passed by the board at a special meeting Tuesday night, Marai urged the HCDSB to write a letter urging all parties to return to the bargaining table. "I feel it was incumbent on us to highlight the gathering storm in Ontario education," said Marai. "I, like many around this table, have been spending my June and July speaking to many concerned neighbours, friends and family." Paul Marai Constituents are consistently shocked when they learn that the Province and teacher unions are not even at the table, said the trustee. The only board still in negotiations is the French-language school board. "We're halfway through the summer and negotiations are not occurring," said Marai. Talks between OECTA and the government broke down two weeks ago despite the involvement of a conciliator and no further talks have been scheduled, said Keith Boyd, president of OECTA's Halton secondary school teachers in a recent interview. Catholic teachers have been without a contract for a year and they will be in a legal strike position as of Aug. 17. If there is no deal this summer, teachers will be withdrawing see Trustees on p.5 Learn How You Can Lose 20 lbs in 42 Days! Our Doctor-Approved and Supervised Weight Loss System will help you: > Achieve the body weight you have always wanted > Safely Reduce Cravings and Suppress Appetite > Increased Energy With No Exercise > Helps Promote Long-Term Results > Proven Effective For Both Men and Women Claude's vaCuum shop Includes Deluxe Air Package Sales · Service · Parts Free Estimates on Repairs Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday · 9am - 6pm Wednesday · 9am - 5pm Saturday · 9am - 4pm sale $39999 FREE WEIGHT LOSS WORKSHOP Suite 2 - 2169 Sixth Line Rd., Oakville Presenter: Dr. Richard Grolmus, BPE, DC Location: OakvilleInjuryAndPainRelief.com NEXT WORKSHOP: Tuesday July 28, 6:30 - 7:30 PM ** Special BONUS GIFT For All Attendees Supreme 100, 10 Years Warranty To Reserve Your Seat, Call: 905-338-5558 128 Kerr St., Oakville, ON L6K 3A7 905.842.5658 | claude2@cogeco.net www.claudesvacuum.com ~2015 IS 250 F SPORT Series 1/2015 RC 350 F SPORT Series 2/2015 NX 200t F SPORT Series 1 shown: $43,180/$63,130/$53,030. ^$1,750/$2,000 Delivery Credit is available on the purchase/lease of new Lexus 2015 IS 250 sedan/2015 RC 350 models only, and will be deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price after taxes. Limited time offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice. *Lease offers provided through Lexus Financial Services, on approved credit. *Representative lease example based on a 2015 IS 250 sfx `A' on a 39 month term at an annual rate of 0.9% and Complete Lexus Price of $40,080. Monthly payment is $399 with $4,570 down payment or equivalent trade in, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $20,146. 65,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.20/km for excess kilometres. *Representative lease example based on a 2015 RC 350 AWD sfx `B' on a 39 month term at an annual rate of 1.9% and Complete Lexus Price of $56,780. Monthly payment is $599 with $5,910 down payment or equivalent trade in, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $29,289. Additional $650 charge for Infrared paint colour shown. 65,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.20/km for excess kilometres. *Representative lease example based on a 2015 NX 200t sfx `A' on a 39 month term at an annual rate of 1.9% and Complete Lexus Price of $43,630. Monthly payment is $479 with $4,050 down payment or equivalent trade in, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $22,748. 65,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.20/km for excess kilometres. Complete Lexus Price includes freight/PDI ($2,045), EHF Tires ($29), EHF Filters ($1), A/C charge ($100), and OMVIC Fee ($5). Taxes, license, registration (if applicable), and insurance are extra. Lexus. Limited time offers only apply to retail customers. Dealer order/trade may be required. Offers are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Offers expire at month's end unless extended or revised. See Erin Park Lexus for complete details.