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Disputes Inquiry Board Appointed in Edmonton Public Schools Labour Dispute

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

The Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade has approved the Division’s application to appoint a Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB) to assist in resolving the ongoing contract negotiations with CUPE Local 3550, representing support staff.

A DIB is a neutral third-party process that helps both parties to explore all avenues available to them and explore potential solutions to avoid a strike. The DIB process may take approximately 30 days depending on the circumstances.

As a result of the DIB appointment, the strike action by CUPE 3550 that was scheduled to begin this week will not proceed as planned for Thursday, October 24, 2024.

This additional time allows a focus on the DIB process, working towards a negotiated settlement. A DIB does not affect the ability of CUPE Local 3550 to take strike action after the process is complete.

We are hopeful that the DIB process will be successful in resolving the outstanding issues and reaching an agreement that avoids any disruption to learning.

The Division will continue to keep families informed about any further developments.