Fort McMurray educational support staff strike over wages, impacting schools' operations.

Educational support staff in Fort McMurray have been on strike since November 13, demanding fair wages and claiming their salaries are below minimum wage and have not kept up with inflation. Over 1,000 staff are involved, affecting schools' operations, particularly for special needs students. The Fort McMurray Public School Division argues CUPE's demands are not financially feasible, citing costs of $7.8 million retroactively and $3.4 million this year. Protesters have also accused the United Conservative Party government of underfunding education.

November 29, 2024
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