CUPE members and supporters protest as Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner presents the Alberta 2025 budget in Edmonton, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Hundreds of school support workers rally at legislature as Alberta releases budget

by The Canadian Press February 28, 2025

written by The Canadian Press February 28, 2025

By Fakiha Baig Hundreds of striking school support workers marched through the streets of downtown Edmonton to the Alberta legislature on budget day and stood outside, waving signs, blowing horns and demanding higher wages. "We will not be silenced," some protesters chanted on Thursday as their kids...

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