59 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

60 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

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

5 d. ago Alberta urges teachers back to bargaining, union says old offer not good enough

The Alberta Teachers' Association said the government needs to take teachers' concerns about classroom conditions and salary seriously.

Other

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 Two organizations launch court challenge against Alberta's pronouns legislation

Two 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy organizations have begun legal action against one of Alberta’s controversial pieces of legislation that would force teachers to out students to parents, which it said is a direct attack on the constitutional rights of gender-diverse youth. Bill 27 — the Education Amendment Act 2024 which passed in December 2024 — would require […]

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 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 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