BARRIE -- Catholic teachers across the province will be hitting the picket lines again next week.

The Ontario, English Catholic Teachers’ Association announced it’s planning a one-day province-wide walkout on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

“We know Ontarians are growing impatient with these negotiations. F frankly, we share their frustration,” says OECTA President Liz Stuart.

“But we cannot allow this government to wear us all down and force us to accept their devastating cuts. The long-term consequences for our schools and our students are simply unacceptable,” she added.