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flag Alberta teachers' strike, affecting 730,000 students, continues over pay, staffing, and working conditions.

flag A provincewide teachers' strike in Alberta, beginning October 6, 2025, has closed over 2,500 schools and affected more than 730,000 students, making it one of the largest in recent history. flag Teachers rejected a government-proposed 12% pay raise over four years, demanding a 34.5% increase to match inflation, and citing rising class sizes, staffing shortages, and deteriorating working conditions. flag Despite promises to hire 3,000 teachers and 1,500 support staff, unions say the plan falls short. flag The strike has disrupted families and sparked public rallies, while reigniting debate over public education funding and the role of private and charter schools, which continue operating with public support. flag Ongoing negotiations remain unresolved, with broader implications for Alberta’s education system and future policy.

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