Labour action updates
We value the hard work and dedication of support staff. They are integral members of school communities, and we appreciate everything they do to support student success.
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What's happening now?
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, CUPE Local 3350, representing support staff in schools served the Division with 72-hour strike notice. All support staff will be on strike as of Monday, January 13.
Picket lines at schools
Picket lines will be at the following schools from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
Picket lines may make roads more congested at drop-off and pick-up times. Be extra aware of pedestrians if there is a picket line at your school.
Picket locations may change at any time and without notice. To help parents prepare, we will post picketing updates as we become aware of them.
What we're doing to support continued learning
We understand that this strike will have an impact on schools and student learning. It is our collective goal to have learning continue in the best way possible given our circumstances, and we are actively working towards a resolution to this job action.
Schools have contingency plans to ensure that learning continues and we are working diligently to support the safety of students. For the majority of students, learning will remain in-person.
Schools have already been in contact with the families of students who may be moving to at-home learning to support safety. If you have questions about your individual circumstances, contact your child’s school.
Timeline
Background
Edmonton Public Schools has been working with CUPE Local 3550 since 2022 to reach a new collective agreement. We have engaged in mediation and presented a formal offer that includes wage increases for both the 2020–2024 and 2024–2028 terms.
Recent events
Read letters from the Superintendent for additional information.
January 9, 2025
- CUPE Local 3550 gives 72-hour strike notice.
December 20, 2024
- The Division is advised of the results of the CUPE Local 3550 staff vote, which rejected the Recommendations of the Disputes Inquiry Board.
December 17–19, 2024
- CUPE Local 3550 Executive rejects the recommendations of the Disputes Inquiry Board.
- Following their rejection, the Alberta Labour Board holds a vote of the CUPE Local 3550 members, who also reject the recommendations.
November 26, 2024
- Edmonton Public Schools and CUPE Local 3550 are presented with the Recommendations of the Disputes Inquiry Board.
November 5, 2024
- CUPE Local 3550 starts holding informational picket lines every Wednesday. Staff participating in the picket lines continue to report to work.
October 24, 2024
- Schools support learning as many CUPE Local 3550 members attend a rally at the Alberta Legislature.
October 22, 2024
October 21, 2024
October 18, 2024
- CUPE Local 3550 gives 72-hour strike notice.
October 16, 2024
- CUPE Local 3550 holds a strike vote.
Positions impacted
The support staff group includes:
- administrative assistants
- administrative assistant mentors
- clerks
- educational assistants
- educational assistant mentors
- food preparers
- interpreters
- library technicians
- licensed practical nurses
- speech language pathology assistants
- supply educational assistants
- technicians
Letters from the Superintendent
