Unions in Alberta, representing over 350,000 workers, have strongly opposed the UCP government’s potential use of the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work without a contract, warning of an “unprecedented response.” Premier Danielle Smith maintains that the province’s offer, including a 12% salary increase and funding for 3,000 new teachers, is fair, but remains firm against guarantees for classroom sizes.
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