Tag: School Construction
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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)…