By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Alberta teachers say they’re taking Premier Danielle Smith’s government to court for overriding their Charter rights to …
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By Alexandra Noad | Lethbridge Herald Albertans could see a minimum wage increase for the first time in over seven years if the …
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Alberta hospital, nursing staff vote overwhelmingly for striking ahead of mediation
By Lisa Johnson About 16,000 unionized Alberta hospital workers, including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, have voted overwhelmingly to strike if necessary …
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By Bill Graveland A man in Calgary has died after he was backed over by a semi-truck in an industrial area. Police say …
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Unifor is criticizing Alberta’s back-to-work legislation as an attack on basic worker rights, saying the provincial government is fighting its own workers …
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More than 740,000 students head back to class in Alberta after teacher strike ends
It’s going to be a busy day for Alberta schools today as more than 740,000 students are set to return to class …
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By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell The head of Alberta’s teachers union says they will abide by a back-to-work order and will not …
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What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision
The Alberta government on Monday invoked the notwithstanding clause in legislation ordering 51,000 striking teachers back to work. Premier Danielle Smith said …
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Alberta teachers say fight just begun but will follow the law in back-to-work bill
By Lisa Johnson The union for Alberta’s teachers says the province using the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to end their strike is a gross …
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Alberta uses Charter’s notwithstanding clause to order striking teachers back to work
By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Premier Danielle Smith’s government introduced a bill Monday using the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to order 51,000 striking …


