The Ontario government today introduced the Keeping Students in Class Act that would, if passed, ensure students remain in the classroom where they belong by establishing a fair and fiscally-responsible four-year collective agreement with CUPE education workers across the province.

"Students are finally back in class catching up, following two years of pandemic disruptions. We are disappointed that CUPE is refusing to compromise on their demand for a nearly 50 per cent increase in compensation, representing a price tag close to $19-billion if extended across the sector," said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. "CUPE has now made the decision to strike, putting their own self interest ahead of Ontario's nearly two million children, who deserve to stay in class learning. We are delivering on our promise to parents that our government will do whatever it takes to keep students in class, so they can catch up and get back to the basics of learning."

In an attempt to reach an agreement and protect in-class learning for nearly two million students, the government extended an updated proposal to CUPE that enhanced Ontario's offer. Unfortunately, CUPE is proceeding with strike action, even after a good-faith attempt by the government to deliver a deal that is fair for workers and good for students. To ensure students remain in stable classrooms, the Keeping Students in Class Act would, if passed, establish a four-year collective agreement for Ontario's 55,000 education workers that ensures stability for students. [.....]

To protect against legal challenges, which may create destabilizing uncertainty for students and families, this Act would provide that it shall operate notwithstanding sections 2, 7 and 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and despite the Human Rights Code. The government will continue labour bargaining with Ontario's other education unions to reach fair agreements for workers, while ensuring students remain in-class without disruption.

In the midst of collective bargaining between CUPE education workers and the Ontario government, Premier Doug Ford's government introduced Bill 28 to pass An Act to keep students in class. Despite the above, the union representing the workers has decided to go ahead and go on an open strike.

1/ Considering the Ministry of Education / Government as a third sector company, identify 4 stakeholders involved in this labor dispute and explain the issue (impact, interest) raised by this conflict for each of the four stakeholders.

2/ According to the press release, Education Minister Stephen Lecce said: "We are disappointed to see CUPE refusing to compromise on its demand for a nearly 50% increase in pay, which represents an additional cost of nearly $19 billion, if applied to the entire sector". This statement contains a glaring inconsistency. Using your analytical skills, explain how the above constitutes misinformation.