US EditionChamber of commerce says Alberta teachers strike straining businesses
The strike over wages, supports, and classroom sizes has left 740,000 students out of school and is causing employee shortages and reduced customer traffic in businesses, officials say.
- The provincewide teachers' strike in Alberta is straining businesses, according to Doug Griffiths of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce.
- The strike, involving about 740,000 students out of 2,500 schools, is causing employee absenteeism and reduced foot traffic for businesses.
- The main issues in the contract dispute are wages, supports and classroom sizes.
35 Articles
35 Articles
Chamber of Commerce Says Alberta Teachers Strike Straining Businesses
The head of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce says a provincewide teachers strike is putting a strain on businesses. Doug Griffiths says the chamber doesn’t take a side in the labour dispute, but it hopes the strike is resolved as quickly as possible. The strike is entering its ninth school day, with about 740,000 students out of 2,500 schools. The union representing 51,000 teachers walked off the job Oct. 6. The government says it would consider…
Winnipeg Free Press
In the news today: Alberta teachers strike straining businesses
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Chamber of commerce says Alberta teachers strike straining businesses
By Lisa Johnson The head of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce says a province-wide teachers’ strike is putting a strain on businesses. Doug Griffiths says the chamber doesn’t take a side in the labour dispute, but it hopes the strike is resolved as quickly as possible. The strike is entering its ninth school day, with about 740,000 students out of 2,500 schools. The union representing 51,000 teachers walked off the job Oct. 6. The government says…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 79% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
