Earlier this week, the UCP government led by Danielle Smith used the notwithstanding clause to end a three-week strike by teachers in Alberta, preventing the Alberta Teachers’ Association from legally challenging the decision. In response, the Alberta Federation of Labour has hinted at the possibility of a general strike involving the province’s unions.
Janet French, a provincial affairs reporter for CBC Edmonton, explains the series of negotiations that led to this escalation, outlining the implications for teachers, students, and the government, as well as the potential outcomes of this conflict.
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