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

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 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 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

Other

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 Teacher contract talks stalled says ATA, salary demands not met

Current teacher contract expires Oct. 7

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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

Other

2 w. ago New Alberta school year comes with controversial new gender policies in classrooms

The start of a new school year in Alberta means students, parents and teachers will also be dealing with some controversial changes to gender and sex education in the classroom.

Society

2 w. ago Alberta teacher contract talks resume ahead of school year, possible strike

The Alberta Teachers Association is hopeful a mediator will be able to help its members reach a new contract agreement with the province before the new school year begins.

Society

3 w. ago How an Alberta teachers' strike may affect kids and parents, according to experts

Students are already behind due to the COVD-19 pandemic's impact on learning

Society

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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