72-hour strike notice served by Fort McMurray education support workers
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Classes will continue for most of the student body with limited resources. Students in specialized or assisted programs may be required to stay home.
Education support workers in Fort McMurray, Alta., could walk off the job as early as Wednesday, after issuing a 72-hour strike notice Friday to the public and Catholic school divisions.
The latest move stems from nine months of contract negotiations and forced mediation by the province, which was unsuccessful.
On Sept. 17, both CUPE 2554 and CUPE 2559 issued a strike notice. However, the provincial government intervened and appointed them to two dispute inquiry boards.
During that process, CUPE President 2554 Lynn Fleet said the two sides still couldn’t come to an agreement.
CUPE 2554 represents educational assistants, librarians, custodians, and other support staff at the public division. CUPE 2559 represents those roles working at the Catholic division.
Members at both units plan to picket Wednesday morning at Dr. Karl A Clark Public School and Lady of the Rivers Catholic School. They plan to picket Thursday as well, though a location hasn’t been disclosed.
Beginning Nov. 18, both unions plan to strike on a rotating basis through various schools once or twice a week.
Classes will continue for most of the student body with limited resources. Students in specialized or assisted programs may be required to stay home.
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