Picket lines will go up Monday at three public schools in Edmonton and at all schools in the Sturgeon Public School Division as support staff begin a job action.
Edmonton Public Schools is planning ahead for Monday morning, when a strike by support staff is set to begin. The superintendent admits the division won't be able to offer the same supports if the job action goes ahead, and that's worrying parents. Jasmine King has the latest.The union representing school support staff at Edmonton Public Schools and the Sturgeon Public School Division confirmed Sunday that job action is set to begin on Monday at Edmonton and area schools.
CUPE Local 3550 and Local 4625 said picket lines will go up at 7:30 a.m. on Monday at the following locations:How Trump could declare a national emergency to hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs CUPE 3550 members voted last month to reject a wage offer from a provincially appointed dispute inquiry board saying that the increase amounted to 2.75 per cent over four years.Edmonton Public Schools said in a statement last week that “learning will continue,” even if support staff go on strike.
“Schools have been working diligently on contingency plans to support continued learning. For some students, this will mean they can attend school every day. For others, due to safety considerations, there may be a need to rotate in-person learning throughout the week or be supported in learning from home.
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