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On Monday, January 13, 2025, support staff went on strike. Bargaining between Edmonton Public Schools and CUPE Local 3550 (representing support staff) has continued, with no agreement reached. No further talks are scheduled.
The Division welcomes the Local’s bargaining committee back to the table any time.
Picket lines will be at the following schools from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
Update: Picket lines will also be at the Centre for Education from 7:30 to 11:30 a.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.
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.
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.
Read letters from the Superintendent for additional information.
February 4, 2025
January 28, 2025
January 23, 2025
January 13, 2025
January 9, 2025
December 20, 2024
December 17–19, 2024
November 26, 2024
November 5, 2024
October 24, 2024
October 22, 2024
October 21, 2024
October 18, 2024
October 16, 2024
The support staff group includes: