September 10, 2025 update
The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) — which represents teachers, principals and assistant principals, and certificated division administrators across the province — has announced that it will commence strike action on Monday, October 6, 2025 unless an agreement is reached with the provincial government and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), which represents all Alberta school boards.
We respect the collective bargaining process and remain hopeful that the ATA, the provincial government and TEBA will reach a fair agreement.
At this time, there are no changes to school operations. All Aspen View schools remain open, and classes and activities are continuing as usual.
Aspen View Public Schools has developed a Parent FAQ document (below) to address questions school families may have about how potential labour action could affect school operations. This FAQ and other updates will be provided to school families through email, and on the Labour Action page on our division website.
Aspen View Public Schools values all of our staff and the work they do every day to support student learning. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Parent FAQ – What happens if there is a teachers’ strike?
Based on the most recent statements from the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the Province of Alberta, we anticipate, should an agreement not be reached, a full withdrawal of service by members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), which includes teachers, principals and assistant principals, and certificated division administrators. This may occur as the result of strike action by the ATA, or a lockout by the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), which represents all Alberta school boards.
Yes. In the event of a full withdrawal of services, schools will be closed to students.
No. If a school is closed, bus routes serving that school will be suspended.
Yes. Daycare facilities that operate independently within our schools (at H.A. Kostash, Thorhild Central and Whispering Hills Primary School) are able to continue operating during labour action. Great Beginnings programs will not operate during labour action. Parents will be responsible for transportation to and from daycare facilities.
Updates will be shared on division and school websites, and to school families via SchoolMessenger. The Superintendent will provide operational updates, and the Board Chair will communicate governance-level information.
No. School-associated extracurricular activities, including school sports, will be suspended. Outside organizations with user group agreements with schools may continue; please check with individual organizations for specifics.
Yes.
Please monitor the Labour Action page on our division website for updates. If you have a question not covered about, please submit it to communications@aspenview.org and it will be considered for addition to this FAQ document.
June 10, 2025 update
On June 10, 2025, the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) — which represents teachers and school administrators across the province — announced that its members have voted in favour of a strike. This vote is part of the ongoing provincial bargaining process and does not mean a strike will happen right away. However, if the ATA decides to move ahead with strike action, they are required to give at least 72 hours’ notice and would have up to 120 days to begin any labour action.
At this time, there are no changes to school operations. All Aspen View schools remain open, and classes and activities are continuing as usual.
We are closely watching the situation between the ATA, the provincial government and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), which represents all Alberta school boards. We will keep you informed as we learn more. Any important updates will be shared through email, our website, and other communication channels.
Aspen View Public Schools values all of our staff and the work they do every day to support student learning. We respect the collective bargaining process and remain hopeful that the ATA, the provincial government and TEBA will reach a fair agreement.