Labour Action

At this time, we anticipate a full withdrawal of service by members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), which includes teachers, principals and assistant principals, and certificated division administrators.

There are other scenarios in which labour action is focused at specific schools and/or school divisions on a rotating basis, while other schools/divisions continue to operate normally. More information will be shared should these situations occur.

Yes. In the event of a full withdrawal of services, schools will be closed to students. There will be some activity inside including support staff reporting to work, but schools will remain closed to the general public.

No. If a school is closed, bus routes serving that school will be suspended. 

Alberta Education and Childcare has created a free toolkit that parents can use to help support their child’s independent learning when schools close. The toolkit provides weekly resources, available in English, French and French Immersion, that follow the K-12 curriculum. The toolkit includes materials for two weeks of learning; additional weeks of learning materials will be added as needed. Download the toolkits at new.learnalberta.ca.

Students’ school technology accounts will be accessible throughout labour action, and students are also able to take home learning resources such as textbooks or library books.

To help ease the extra costs families may face while children are home during labour action, the Alberta Government is introducing a parent payment program. This support will be available to parents and guardians of students aged 12 and under who attend a public, separate or francophone school affected by the disruption. Eligible parents and guardians would receive approximately $150 per child for each week of labour action.

The payments will be made monthly, commencing October 31 and will be retroactive to October 6.

Applications will be available through the Alberta.ca platform. Further details, including an instructional video on the parent support payment, will be coming soon.

Students and families are encouraged to take their belongings home by Friday, October 3, 2025. There may be limited opportunities for families to collect belongings from the school after strike action commences, but those would have to be coordinated on a case-by-case basis.

No. All division property, including laptops, tablets and chromebooks must remain at the school during a strike or lockout.

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. 

Aspen View Public Schools is not directly involved in the current phase of teacher bargaining at the provincial level. Central negotiations take place between the Government of Alberta, through the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), and the ATA. Like all Alberta school divisions, Aspen View Public Schools must now prepare for the impact of this labour dispute and ensure families are informed.

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.

No. School council activities are suspended for the duration of labour action.

If a labour action becomes protracted and significantly affects the delivery of services for which families are charged fees, a process for pro-rating or refunding fees may be considered by the Board of Trustees.

Today, the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) announced they have reached a tentative settlement on a new collective agreement. The details of the settlement are not being shared at this time.

Both groups are moving quickly to hold votes on the settlement. A final decision will be made by October 1, 2025.

For now, the ATA’s strike notice for October 6, 2025 remains in place. This means school divisions, including Aspen View Public Schools, will continue preparing contingency plans until the settlement is either approved or rejected.

At this time, schools remain open and operating as normal. We will keep families updated as more information becomes available.

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.

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.