Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff says it's time for a resolution.
He says the province announced a reasonable proposal earlier this week.
"We believe that we offered a very fair deal that will work for educators as well as families in the province. We hope that they will stop the escalations, come back to the table and work to get a deal."
It backed down on some key demands; maintaining high school class sizes at 23 students and giving parents the option to opt their kids out of mandatory online courses.
But Oosterhoff says the province has not changed it's mind, when it comes to teacher compensation.
"We are holding the line on one percent growth, in wages and benefits. We're standing strong in the defensive merit and not union seniority in the hiring of new educators because we believe it's important to have the best teacher in front of the class."
Oosterhoff is the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education.
Two major teachers unions will hold province-wide strikes today; the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA) and the Association des Enseignantes et des Enseignants Franco-Ontariens (AEFO)
Grimsby, Port Colborne Honour Remembrance Day
St. Catharines Man Charged with Drug Dealing
Wainfleet Man Wins Lottery... 1st Time
MP Plans to Hear More Vaccine Injury Stories
Cash Registers Stolen in Thorold B&Es
Motel Fire Considered Suspicious
Frank Campion Named Niagara Regional Chair
Niagara Businesses Discuss Tariffs at Event