Major changes will be made to four schools within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education starting this September. Some families aren't happy about it.
Heather Langley is not one to often miss work but she will be forced to burn off sick and vacation leave to stay home with her 11-year-old daughter Lucy .
More than 1,800 school support workers in the Halifax area are on strike. Some students and parents are speaking out and calling on government to offer them better wages.
CUPE Local 5047 President Chris Melanson said over the weekend that his members rejected a tentative agreement offered by government. He represents roughly 1,850 union members who do work to support more than 5,000 students.