Alberta Teachers Await Contract Vote Results
The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) is set to announce the results of its members’ vote on the province’s latest contract offer Monday evening. The vote, which began online Saturday morning, concluded today at 5 p.m.
What the Proposed Deal Includes
The new contract largely mirrors the province’s previous offer, which teachers rejected in May. Key highlights include:
- A 12% pay increase spread over four years.
- Hiring 3,000 additional teachers to help reduce class sizes.
- Coverage of COVID-19 vaccine costs for teachers.
The ATA emphasized that it will present the offer neutrally, without lobbying members to vote for or against it.
Possible Next Steps
If members reject the deal, 51,000 teachers could begin striking as early as October 6. Such action would significantly impact schools across Alberta and intensify negotiations between the union and the government.
The Stakes for Teachers and Students
The vote outcome will determine not only teacher pay and working conditions but also class sizes and pandemic-related support. Many educators view the contract as a test of the province’s willingness to meet long-standing demands.
Stay tuned to Maple Wire for updates on the vote results and potential strike actions.
