Overview

• The Alberta Teachers’ Association and the province resumed exploratory conversations Friday with no agreement reported as a Monday, Oct. 6 walkout remains scheduled.
• A large majority of ATA members rejected a provincial memorandum of understanding last weekend, and the strike would include principals, vice-principals and administrators.
• Premier Danielle Smith is urging the union to return to the table, arguing the government’s compensation proposal is reasonable.
• The government highlights a salary grid that would leave 10‑year teachers earning nearly $14,000 more by 2027 along with plans to hire about 3,000 teachers and 1,500 educational assistants.
• Officials have rolled out family supports and hinted at potential legislative tools if schools close, while CUPE says education support staff have been told to report to work and experts warn of wider social costs if the dispute drags on.