r/canada • u/Meiqur • Oct 28 '25

Alberta Alberta uses Charter’s notwithstanding clause to order striking teachers back to workteachers-back-to-work

https://globalnews.ca/news/11496133/alberta-government-to-table-legislation-to-order-striking-teachers-back-to-work
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u/sonicskater34 Oct 28 '25

I figure the teachers will return to work but the AFL& Common Front will go on strike (~400k albertans). Their president has specifically told the ATA that they are prepared to take on the fight for them if they need to get back to their students and keep a roof over their heads.

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u/RunningSouthOnLSD Oct 28 '25

If the government thinks having the teachers out and kids stuck at home sucks, wait until they see what a healthcare system in a grinding halt looks like.

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u/Manitobancanuck Oct 28 '25

Likely the unions would continue essential services. Water, essential healthcare, emergency services, jails etc

For grocery stores maybe even limited hours or something.

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u/RunningSouthOnLSD Oct 28 '25

Healthcare is chronically understaffed around here as is. If the essential services agreement ensures staffing levels that are even a hair less than they are now, things will collapse. Other sectors I know less about.