Tag: ATA
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Alberta Teachers’ Association weighs legal challenge to back-to-work legislation
What’s happening The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) is weighing its legal options to challenge the provincial government’s back-to-work legislation. The move comes as the government seeks to resume operations and negotiations in the wake of ongoing labour tensions within the province’s education sector. While the precise legal strategy has not been finalized, the association has…
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reacts to teachers’ contract rejection
Background: ATA rejection and looming school disruption In Alberta, the Alberta Teachers Association announced that 89 per cent of members rejected a four year memorandum of understanding with the province. The rejection raises the prospect of a full strike on October 6, threatening routine schooling for tens of thousands of children. Premier Danielle Smith spoke…
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Alberta Premier unveils plan to pay parents during teacher strike
Overview: Contingency measures as talks stall As Alberta braces for a potential teacher strike, the provincial government announced a contingency package aimed at easing the disruption for families with students under 12. Finance Minister Nate Horner said the government would offer a $30-per-day-per-child payment to eligible families, retroactive to the start of the walkout if…
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Alberta teachers strike: Premier Smith outlines plan
Overview of the standoff The Alberta teachers strike has intensified as the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) reported that 89% of its members rejected a proposed four-year contract settlement. Premier Danielle Smith described the rejection as disappointing, noting negotiations had been ongoing for months and that the union had supported an earlier memorandum of understanding (MOU)…