The Alberta government says it will offer parents with younger children $150 a week if they are impacted by a potential teachers’ strike, which the union says is “imminent.” The funds would be paid from the money saved on teachers’ salaries and training during the unpaid strike, according to the province.
A majority of Alberta teachers rejected a contract offer by the government in a Sept. 29 vote, with the union saying that 89.5 percent voted against the deal and strike action will begin on Oct. 6.
Premier Danielle Smith said if the teachers do walk off the job, the province has a plan for parents and students….