8 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.

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8 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

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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.

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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.

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2 w. ago Parents need to be prepared in case of teachers' strike or lockout: School boards

'Consider what arrangements may be needed in the event of a full strike, where there would be no classes, no online learning, and students would not attend school'

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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.

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