19 h. ago 'Lose situation': Premier Smith nudges union as Alberta teachers' strike nears

'We've said, 'call off the strike, let's get back to the table, we don't think were that far apart. Let's avoid a lose, lose, lose situation'

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39 h. ago Alberta parents, schools brace for impact ahead of provincewide teachers’ strike

With a threatened strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers scheduled to start on Monday, parents, students, and others affected by the strike are scrambling to make last minute plans.

Society

39 h. ago Calgary students stage walkouts, protests over impact of looming teachers’ strike

Dozens of high school students staged a walkout at several Calgary high schools on Friday to show their concerns about the impact a teachers strike could have on their education.

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42 h. ago 'Costs to society': Talks go down to wire as Oct. 6 Alberta teachers' strike looms

'There's a fallback wage that the seller will fall back to and there's a fallback that the employer will rise to. And if those are close enough, there's a deal'

Economics

45 h. ago Schools set to close as Alberta government provides online curriculum ahead of teachers strike

With no new talks scheduled, it appears a threatened strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers will go ahead as planned, starting on Monday.

Politics

46 h. ago Canada Post presents new offers to union in bid to end postal strike

The offers take away a previously-offered signing bonus and proposes efforts to reduce both the company's workforce and number of post offices that are 'off limits' from closure.

Other

54 h. ago STM strike: Quebec labour minister to meet with transit agency, union

Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced on Friday he would meet with the transit agency and the union representing striking workers.

Politics

54 h. ago Bell: A frustrated Danielle Smith wants Alberta teachers back at the bargaining table

'It's up to them to come back to us and say what it will take to get to a deal,' says Premier Danielle Smith, wanting Alberta teachers back at contract talks

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62 h. ago As Alberta teachers strike looms, both sides in the dispute say its up to the other to restart talks

With just days to go before Alberta teachers could go on strike, both the teachers union and the province say it's up to the other side to take the first step to restart talks

Culture

3 d. ago Alberta finance minister hopeful teachers' strike can be averted

Horner said the province can't meet the teachers' demand for a "hard cap" of 30 students per classroom because they don't have the brick and mortar space.

Politics

3 d. ago Thousands of striking public sector workers to march in downtown Vancouver

The government employees union says it is prepared to escalate the strike after the province's increased wage offer of five per cent over two years was rejected.

Society

4 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith appeals to Alberta teachers — 'Call off your strike'

'Call it off,' Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says as she asks the province's teachers to deep-six the strike

Other

4 d. ago With no new contract talks planned, Alberta teachers appear poised to go on strike

With no new talks planned and the provincial government and teachers trading blame, it appears Alberta's 51,00 teachers are poised to walk off the job next week.

Other

4 d. ago Provincial government announces financial assistance for families as teachers prepare to strike

'The government would rather pay parents to wait out a strike than pay teachers to prevent one,' said ATA president Jason Schilling

Politics

5 d. ago Premier Danielle Smith, ministers to address media after Alberta teachers reject contract

Nearly 90 per cent of teachers who cast ballots voted to reject the deal

Politics

5 d. ago Alberta to offer $150 weekly payment to some parents in event of a teachers' strike

Nearly 90 per cent of teachers who cast ballots voted to reject the deal

Economics

5 d. ago Alberta businesses pivot as looming teacher strike cancels field trips

A number of small Edmonton-area businesses are preparing to pivot if their field trip bookings disappear due to Alberta teachers going on strike.

Economics

5 d. ago Talks break down between Ontario colleges, union with strike in 3rd week

On Monday, both the Ontario Public Service Employees Union and the College Employer Council confirmed talks between the two sides had broken down without any sign of a deal.

Other

5 d. ago Booze strike means no alcohol at some BC Liquor stores. Here are the alternatives

Dozens of BC Liquor Stores are closed due to the ongoing strike by B.C. General Employees Union workers. While some remain open, there are also other alternatives.

Other

5 d. ago Results of Alberta teachers’ vote on latest deal to be released Monday evening

With the threat of a strike by Alberta teachers looming, the results of the teachers vote on the latest government contract offer are to be announced Monday evening.

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