11 h. ago Alberta teachers say class sizes are a key issue in their strike — looking at the numbers

In 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed the British Columbia Teacher Federation’s right to negotiate class size and composition.

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11 h. ago Alberta teachers say class sizes a key issue in strike — looking at the numbers

In 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed the British Columbia Teacher Federation’s right to negotiate class size and composition.

Other

22 h. ago ZWAAGSTRA: Smith government should end teacher strike, but not with more money

Alberta teachers are on strike and nobody knows how long this strike will last. The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) claims public education is underfunded. During a recent news conference, ATA president Jason Schilling said teachers “care too much about it [public education] to stand by and watch it slowly erode and crumble from chronic underfunding.” […]

Politics

26 h. ago Special needs students face special impact during Alberta teachers strike

The Alberta government is offering more financial support for families of special needs children during the teachers strikes. Parents say they were hoping for more than money.

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34 h. ago Small business owners say Alberta teachers’ strike is hurting their bottom line

Small business owners who count on spending by students say the Alberta teachers strike is having a crushing impact on their operations.

Economics

36 h. ago Here's how educational assistants and support staff might be impacted by the provincewide teachers' strike

While thousands of Alberta teachers enter Day 4 of a provincewide strike, many support staff and educational assistants continue to work as normal, according to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The union said so far only two school boards have given layoff notice to its members, but warned more could come if the […]

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37 h. ago Teachers still hoping for fair deal, smaller class sizes, more resources as bargaining resumes

Teacher at bike rally said they are hoping for a fair deal for teachers and everyone involved

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39 h. ago Alberta teachers' strike: Assistance cheques to expand | Bargaining to restart | Camps, programs planned for students

Continuing coverage of the Alberta teachers' strike

Culture

45 h. ago ‘A big mess’: Expert, parents criticize Alberta tool kit for students during strike

An education expert is criticizing online lessons the Alberta government has curated for students during a provincewide teachers strike as "incoherent."

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57 h. ago Alberta special needs families say they’re left in lurch during teachers’ strike

For Michelle Godard-Richer, who has two children living with autism, the Alberta teachers' strike has left her at home providing full-time care for her 17-year-old daughter.

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58 h. ago Alberta Teachers' Association to return to bargaining table Tuesday

More than a week after a strike began, bargaining for 51,000 Alberta public and Catholic teachers will resume

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59 h. ago Alberta teachers' strike: Bargaining to restart | Camps, programs planned for students | Food program helps kids

Continuing coverage of the Alberta teachers' strike

Society

60 h. ago Striking Alberta teachers, province to resume bargaining talks after Thanksgiving

The union representing 51,000 striking Alberta teachers is set to resume negotiations with the provincial government's bargaining team after the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Other

62 h. ago Alberta teachers' strike: Bargaining between ATA and province to resume Tuesday

As thousands of teachers enter Day 4 of the provincewide strike, the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) said bargaining will resume next Tuesday. In a Thursday press release, the ATA said it has initiated a formal bargaining meeting with the Teacher’s Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) — the official government negotiator — and the mediator on Oct. […]

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62 h. ago Alberta teachers' strike: Bargaining to restart | Camps, programs planned for students | Lockout notice issued to teachers

Continuing coverage of the Alberta teachers' strike

Culture

69 h. ago Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 3500 Aircraft to AB Jets, Launching a Bold New Chapter for the Private Charter Company

Bombardier Challenger 3500 is set to transform AB Jets’ fleet, providing customers with industry-defining benefits of the leader in the super mid-size class New aircraft is the first of three Challenger 3500 jets, perfectly complements AB Jets’ existing fleet of nine Learjet 60 aircraft, offering customers even more charter options Leveraging the latest in design and […]

Events

2 d. ago Labour expert questions why Alberta government delayed lockout of teachers

As an Alberta-wide teachers strike drags into its fourth day, a labour relations expert doesn't see why the group in charge of bargaining delayed their lockout.

Politics

3 d. ago Parents plan to donate daily compensation from province to teachers' unions, says local union president

Donations will be spent on food for teachers, who could sign up by visiting the Local 38 and Local 55 websites, said Stephani Clements, president of the Alberta Teachers' Association Local 38

Other

3 d. ago Edmonton Elks organize free camp for high school football players sidelined by Alberta teachers' strike

Most high school leagues have cancelled this week's games as an immediate response to the strike

Society

4 d. ago Alberta education support workers continue to work during teachers’ strike

Thousands of support workers at Alberta schools continue to clock in each day during an Alberta teachers' strike. There's work to go around, but it's still an uncertain road ahead.

Society