Thousands of Alberta union members rallied at the Alberta legislature Thursday in support of CUPE school support workers.
As many as 3,200 Edmonton public school support employees did not report to work Thursday to protest an impasse over wages. As many as 3,200 Edmonton public school support employees did not report to work Thursday to protest an impasse over wages.
Edmonton Public School Board spokesperson Carrie Rosa said in a statement that CUPE local 3550 advised its members not to report to work Thursday. Rosa said it prompted principals to make contingency plans, which included "contacting families of students who require support staff for safety reasons, advising them that for their safety, they should stay home."
"It is our hope that the union considers the impact of this activity on students and families, choose to discontinue what seems to be an illegal strike, and go back to the bargaining table with their local school board and work towards a deal that is fair and reasonable."Many of those workers attended a public sector worker rally outside the Alberta legislature on Thursday, demanding wage increases to catch up with inflation.
Employers using dispute board to delay strikes could happen more often in Alberta, policy expert saysOn Tuesday, EPSB superintendent Darrel Robertson said he had requested the government appoint a dispute inquiry board in another bid to reach an agreement with workers.
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