Alberta Teachers' Association Labour Action
Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) would like to provide the following information for stakeholders regarding the provincial collective bargaining process between the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) and the Alberta Government via the Teachers' Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA).
In June 2025, the ATA announced the results of a province-wide strike vote. Of the teachers who participated, 94.5% (36,862 teachers) voted in favour of authorizing strike action. After months of negotiations, on September 29, 89.5% (38,113 teachers) voted to reject the Memorandum of Agreement, and the province-wide strike began on Monday, October 6.
On Tuesday, October 28, the Government of Alberta passed legislation, introducing Bill 2, the Back to School Act, which ended the province-wide strike. Teachers and students returned to school on Wednesday, October 29.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bill 2, the Back to School Act?
On Tuesday, October 28, the Government of Alberta passed Bill 2, the Back to School Act, which legislates the terms of the September 2025 tentative agreement. You can learn more about Bill 2 on the Government of Alberta's website.
Do students have to write their diploma exams?
The November 2025 diploma exams are optional. If a student wishes to write their November exams, the school will create a time and space for them to complete them.
The January 2026 diploma exams have been cancelled for all students. Student will receive a notation on their transcript to ensure there is no impact on graduation or post-secondary transitions.
If I have other questions, where can I find answers?
We will continue to share all available information on our website, and additional questions may be directed to [email protected].
Bargaining Process
Bargaining between the ATA and TEBA occurs at the provincial level. This means that items like teacher salaries are set through provincial collective agreement, not through individual school boards.
Timeline
August 2024 - August 2025
September 10 - October 29, 2025
Peace Wapiti Public School Division deeply values the strong working relationship we share with ATA Local No 6. We are grateful for the ongoing professionalism, dedication, and care our teachers demonstrate each and every day in service to our students.
PWPSD remains committed to open and transparent communication. We will continue to share timely updates via our website and social media platforms when new information becomes available.
If you have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing [email protected]. We thank you for your continued understanding and partnership.
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