58 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.

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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

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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'

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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'

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4 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

4 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 Parents groups back Alberta teachers as contract impasse hangs over schools

Two parent groups say they empathize with teachers, who have been asking for better working conditions, including more provincial funding and salary increases.

Society

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.

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1 week ago Danielle Smith leads Cochrane Labour Day Parade amid contract dispute with teachers

Premier's presence at parade coincides with impasse in talks between province and Alberta Teachers' Association

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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 'Concerned and disappointed': Talks between province, Alberta Teachers' Association break down

'We are deeply concerned and disappointed with the decision of the Alberta Teachers’ Association to break off negotiations'

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2 w. ago 'Quite baffled': Talks between province, Alberta Teachers' Association break down

'We are deeply concerned and disappointed with the decision of the Alberta Teachers’ Association to break off negotiations'

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2 w. ago Teacher contract talks stalled, salary dispute heats up as ATA and province release statements

Current teacher contract expires Oct. 7

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3 w. ago Alberta parents prepare for potential job action by province’s teachers

As students get ready to go back to class this fall, their parents are busy preparing alternate learning plans in case teachers go on strike in October.

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