Labour Action
This webpage will be the central hub for information during any potential labour action. We will keep parents and guardians updated through email and other communications as necessary. Please check back here for the latest information.
At this time, there is no disruption to learning or any changes to our regular operations.
September 11, 2025
The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) has announced the possibility of strike action beginning October 6, 2025, if a settlement is not reached. The ATA and the Teachers’ Employers Bargaining Association (TEBA) have returned to mediation, and discussions are ongoing. In the meantime, the Division is preparing contingency plans to address a range of possible scenarios. Support staff are expected to continue reporting to work during any disruption, unless directed otherwise by the government. In the event of a strike or lockout, schools would be closed for students, but community use of schools would continue. Families are encouraged to visit the Division website for updates.
Previous Updates
St. Paul Education values the important contributions of all our staff to student learning and success. We respect the bargaining process and remain hopeful that the provincial government and ATA will reach a fair agreement.
At this time, there is no disruption to learning. All St. Paul Education schools and facilities remain open, and classes, activities, and community facility bookings are continuing as usual.
Recently, Alberta school boards voted to give the Teachers’ Employers Bargaining Association (TEBA) Board of Directors the authority to initiate a lockout of teachers if necessary. It does not give individual school boards the authority to lock out teachers. The purpose of the vote is to ensure that TEBA has the option to respond if the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) were to initiate job action, such as a strike.
Collective bargaining with respect to salaries is between the ATA and TEBA; the local school board does not have a direct role in this process. Although negotiations between the parties broke off last week, TEBA has said they would welcome a counter proposal from the ATA should they be in a position to provide one.
If a strike or lockout were to occur, all school divisions, staff, and families would receive at least 72 hours’ notice before any job action begins.
We are committed to keeping families and staff informed. Any updates will be shared through our website, email, and other communication channels as soon as new information is available.
At this time, there is no disruption to learning or changes to normal operations. All St. Paul Education schools and facilities remain open, with classes and planned activities continuing as usual. Community use of our facilities also remains available for booking.
We highly value the dedication and contributions of all our staff and respect the collective bargaining process. We remain hopeful that the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the provincial government will reach a negotiated settlement.
We are committed to keeping families and staff informed and will continue to share updates through our website and SchoolMessenger as more information becomes available.
Read the letter sent to families on June 13: Alberta Teacher's Association Strike Vote Update