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Journal
Journal of Collective Negotiations
ISSN
2167-7816 (print) 2167-7824 (electronic)
Volume
19
Issue
4
Date
12/1/1990

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Title
PART-TIME WORK IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR: A STUDY OF TEACHERS IN ONTARIO'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
DOI
10.2190/6A67-TQQK-2HL2-TPUP
Author
ISIK URLA ZEYTINOGLU
Online Date
05/09/2002

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PART-TIME WORK IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR: A STUDY OF TEACHERS IN ONTARIO'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ISIK URLA ZEYTINOGLU

DOI: 10.2190/6A67-TQQK-2HL2-TPUP

Abstract

This study examines the reasons for employing part-time teachers in Ontario's elementary schools and how the teachers are treated in their employing organizations in terms of filling vacancies, enduring layoffs, and having access to training programs. This study uses data obtained from a survey of employers and unions in the elementary education sector in Ontario, from interviews with employers and union representatives, and from an analysis of collective agreements, arbitration awards, and legislation. The results reveal that some teachers' preference for part-time work and the flexibility in scheduling work are the two most important reasons for hiring part-time teachers in elementary schools. The results of this study also demonstrate that differences in the application of human resource policies exist between full-time, part-time and occasional teachers performing substantially the same job in the same organization.

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