Alberta passes legislation to end teachers strike and enforce contract

The Alberta government is enacting the Back to School Act to mandate the return of over 51,000 striking teachers and impose a four-year contract, despite significant opposition from the Alberta Teachers’ Association. The legislation, backed by the notwithstanding clause to avoid legal challenges, aims to address key issues like wages and classroom conditions, but critics argue it does not adequately resolve teachers’ concerns.

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