Edmonton Public School teachers strike averted
Posted January 16, 2024 4:52 pm.
Edmonton public school teachers will not go on strike after coming to an agreement over the weekend.
More than 1,600 union members voted to accept the latest offer Sunday afternoon, with nearly 96 per cent supporting the deal.
“We’re very pleased to find a solution that settles many key issues for teachers, including calendar development, off-schedule compensation, substitute teacher professional development, and the working conditions of online teachers. I’m proud of our members for taking the principled and courageous stand in support of their colleagues which resulted in this achievement,” said Heather Quinn, Edmonton Public Teachers Local 37 president.
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This development comes after a previous offer was declined in December, setting the stage for a strike in early 2024, which will ultimately be avoided with this agreement.
“A strike is always a last resort, but teachers felt they had no other options available. The resolve of teachers to send a clear message to the board was needed to pressure the board to listen to teachers’ concerns,” said Quinn.
The deal is expected to be made official on January 23rd.
