Labour Action: October 15, 2025 update
Schools remain closed due to the ongoing labour dispute between the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the Government of Alberta/Teacher Employers’ Bargaining Association (TEBA). We remain hopeful that a resolution will be reached soon so that students can return to the classroom.
Parent Payment Portal now open
The Government of Alberta has introduced a parent payment program to help ease the extra costs families may face while children are home during labour action. This support is available to parents and guardians of students aged 12 and under who attend a public, Catholic or francophone school affected by the disruption.
Eligible parents and guardians will receive $30 per child for each day of labour action. For a 5-day school week, this equates to $150 per week, per child.
Payments are retroactive to October 6 and will continue for the duration of the labour disruption. Payments will be delivered monthly by e-transfer beginning October 31.
The parent payments are considered non-taxable income. The benefit is available to a parent or guardian of all eligible children, regardless of household income. These payments are intended to help parents impacted by labour action and do not have to be paid back.
Eligibility
To be eligible, the following criteria must be met:
- You must be the parent or guardian of a child aged 12 years or under.
- Your child must be enrolled in public, Catholic or francophone school.
- You and your child must be Alberta residents.
Parent applications will be reviewed and validated to ensure eligibility criteria are met.
Note: Only one parent or guardian per child will be eligible for the parent payment program.
Children with disabilities
Additional support is available through the parent payment portal for families of children aged 5 to 17 with active Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) agreements who are affected by labour action.
- $30 per child per instructional day for children aged 12 years and under
- $60 per child per instructional day for children aged 13 years and older
Families will need to provide their FSCD file ID number when they apply for this additional support through the parent payment portal. The number can be found on the FSCD agreement.
Register for payments
Step 1. Log into your verified Alberta.ca Account.
Create an Alberta.ca Account if you do not have one.
If you have an existing Alberta.ca account, ensure it is verified.
You can begin your registration before your Alberta.ca Account is verified.
Step 2. Register on the parent portal: https://parentpayment.alberta.ca/landing
Independent Learning Toolkit
Alberta Education and Childcare has developed a free toolkit for parents to support their child’s independent learning while schools are closed. The toolkit provides weekly resources in English, French, and French Immersion that align with the K-12 curriculum. Two weeks of materials are available now, with more to be added as needed.
➡️ Download the toolkits at new.learnalberta.ca.
Additional supports
In addition to the learning toolkit, the Government of Alberta has introduced a range of supports -- from financial supports to family programming -- designed to help families navigate challenges posed by the labour disruption. These supports are outlined in a letter from the Minister of Education and Childcare, and also linked within the Parent FAQ on our Labour Action webpage.
Mental Health Supports
If students or family members are struggling, the Government of Alberta has a number of mental health resources available. You can find them here.
Stay Informed
Please continue to visit our Labour Action webpage for the latest updates, including a Parent FAQ with answers to common questions. We will also continue to share updates directly with families through SchoolMessenger and division/school websites.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and ongoing support of Aspen View students and staff.