By Kaleigh Rogers, CBC News
Posted: Jan 25, 2013 7:22 AM ET
Last Updated: Jan 25, 2013 6:58 AM ET
Hamilton parents and community members upset with the province's dealings with teacher negotiations are planning to gather at City Hall in a show of support Friday afternoon.
"The teachers were planning on holding another strike, but they were denied that right, so we decided to strike in their place," Tanya Ritchie, organizer of the demonstration, said.
"We think what the teachers are fighting for is very important. The government's action is not fair and will be long-reaching in its effect."
Ritchie, who has a daughter in school, emphasized that even the government's decision to repeal Bill 115 wasn't enough.
"That repeal is not worth the paper it's printed on," she said.
The province's teachers were in contract negotiations much of last year and many are still balking at the imposed contract under Bill 115, which they say have stripped them of their rights to negotiations. Most teachers are still refraining from participating in extra-curricular activities such as music groups and sports teams.
Parents have had mixed reactions to the ongoing tension between the province and the teachers, but about 100 Hamiltonians have signed up to attend the demonstration Friday in support of teachers.
"A lot of teachers have sent me messages saying it's extremely important to them to see this support," Ritchie said.
"The teachers I've talked to at my daughter's school said they really appreciate it."
The demonstration will take place at 1 p.m. outside Hamilton City Hall.
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