Alberta teachers reject mediator’s recommendation, raising strike possibility

Alberta teachers reject mediator’s recommendations

In a record-setting turnout, nearly 36,000 members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association cast their votes online May 2-5.

Alberta teachers reject mediator’s recommendation, raising strike possibility

Teachers across Alberta have rejected a mediator’s collective agreement proposal, citing concerns over insufficient wages, large class sizes and a lack of student supports, raising the prospect of a provincewide strike.

AUPE considers strike with 80% voter turnout – Heartland News

The Albert Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) have made their voices heard on whether they wish to go on strike, with an 80% voter turnout. Of those voters, 90.1% of them voted for a strike. Union President Guy Smith stated that he has no intention of immediately calling for a strike and that he hopes that talks with the province can resume. “We do not want to use the clear strike mandate, but we will if necessary. And our members can take con…