Talks resume as Oct. 6 deadline looms in possible Alberta-wide teachers strike

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A consent order issued by the labour board says the parties have agreed the matter is over and the only outstanding bargaining issues are related to pay hikes and COVID-19 vaccines for teachers.

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“Alberta’s government has already addressed these concerns though our current offer which would add 3000 more teachers to classrooms,” Horner said in a Thursday night statement.

“In addition, Budget 2025 invested $1.6 billion to support diverse learning needs and complexity in classrooms. This includes $53 million for classroom complexity grants.”

The union, which represents 51,000 teachers, has set a strike date of Oct. 6 unless a new deal is reached.

They said Friday the consent order affirms both parties are committed to reaching a collective agreement which addresses the remaining points of unified salary grid implementation, a 1.5 per cent allowance for teachers at the last step of the grid, and the coverage of COVID-19 vaccinations.

“Teachers, students and their families remain our top priority as we await the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association’s response to our latest proposal,” President Jason Schilling stated.

“Additionally, Central Table Bargaining Committee chair Peter MacKay has stepped down. His departure does not affect our path forward in bargaining. We thank him for his service.”

Alberta NDP shadow minister for education, Amanda Chapman, chastised the UCP for spending on an advertising campaign to vilify teachers, adding that both parties being back at the table is “where they should be.”

This report by The Canadian Press, with direct quotes added by rdnewsNOW, was first published Sept. 19, 2025.