61 h. ago Alberta families search for child care ahead of potential teachers’ strike

In the event a strike happens, groups around Calgary are preparing to ramp up operations to provide child care options for families in need.

Transport

62 h. ago Tight budget means Alberta teachers face a stark choice in bargaining: Danielle Smith

With a provincewide teachers strike looming, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suggested the union can have pay hikes and more teachers — but it can’t have both.

Other

3 d. ago Braid: Tension rises as teachers set the date for provincewide strike

A long break from school due to a strike is unthinkable for students who have already dealt with COVID pandemic disruptions

Other

3 d. ago Alberta teachers plan provincewide strike starting Oct. 6 as talks hit stalemate

With contract talks at a stalemate, Jason Schilling from the Alberta Teachers’ Association says it’s time for Premier Danielle Smith’s government to step up.

Culture

3 d. ago Live updates: 'They've had enough' — Teachers, province to resume negotiations as ATA serves Oct. 6 strike notice

'I understand that this is going to cause anxiety and make parents upset over the inconvenience that this will cause'

Other

3 d. ago 'They've had enough': Teachers, province to resume negotiations as ATA serves Oct. 6 strike notice

'I understand that this is going to cause anxiety and make parents upset over the inconvenience that this will cause'

Other

3 d. ago Alberta teachers to strike Oct. 6 if settlement not reached: ATA

Teachers are set to go on strike Monday, Oct. 6 if a deal can't be reached with the province

Other

3 d. ago 'They've had enough': Alberta teachers to strike Oct. 6 if settlement not reached, ATA says

Teachers are set to go on strike Monday, Oct. 6 if a deal can't be reached with the province

Other

5 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta teachers deserve respect, but union moving the goalpoasts

The Alberta Teachers’ Association has refused to talk to provincial negotiators since last Friday

Events

5 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta teachers deserve respect, but union moving the goalposts

The Alberta Teachers’ Association has refused to talk to provincial negotiators since last Friday

Events

7 d. ago Tumultuous start to Alberta school year with possible teachers strike, confusion over school policies

It has been a confusing and uneasy start to the school year in Alberta with shifting provincial government policies and the looming threat of a teachers strike.

Society

7 d. ago Alberta parents brace for potential teacher strike amid confusion over school policy

Last week, contract talks between the Alberta Teachers' Association and the provincial government broke down. As of Friday afternoon, the two sides remained at an impasse

Society

1 week ago As BCGEU strike drags on, teachers’ union negotiations simmer in background

The B.C. Teachers' Federation (BCTF) has been bargaining with the province since the spring, and has been without a contract since the end of June.

Other

1 week ago Threat of strike by Alberta’s teachers looms large over 1st day of school

As children across Alberta return to the classroom this week, the possibility of a future strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers is on everyone's mind.

Society

1 week ago Calgary students return to school amid strike uncertainty, book bans and new pronoun rules

Amid the uncertainty, schools pressed ahead in welcoming students back

Society

2 w. ago Education minister blasts Alberta Teachers' Association as contract talks reach stalemate

Union points to low per-student funding in Alberta, growing class sizes and a lack of supports for students with complex needs as major issues

Politics

2 w. ago Education minister blasts Alberta Teachers' Association as contract talks break down

The ATA has rejected a 12 per cent salary increase over four years and a pledge to hire 3,000 additional teachers by 2029 to address growing enrolment, according to Education Minister

Politics

2 w. ago Possible strike by Alberta teachers looming as school year set to begin

A strike by Alberta teachers could take place as early as next week after a breakdown in mediated contract negotiations with the provincial government.

Society

2 w. ago Parents need to be prepared in case of teachers' strike or lockout: School boards

'Consider what arrangements may be needed in the event of a full strike, where there would be no classes, no online learning, and students would not attend school'

Society

2 w. ago A teachers' strike, growing classrooms, AI, and more: What it all means for Calgary students ahead of the 2025

From teacher salaries to finding space for more students in Calgary and improving math and literacy, there is a lot to accomplish this year

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