October 14, 2025
Prabh Sandhu
The union and government to meet today for first time since the province-wide walkout began
In an interview with RED FM, Amrit Nanan, president of Rocky View Local 35 of the Alberta Teachers’ Association, said the ongoing provincewide teachers’ strike is about protecting the quality of education in Alberta’s classrooms.
“Class sizes keep getting bigger, student needs are more complex, and our salaries haven’t increased in years. Reduced funding and fewer classroom supplies are making it harder to teach effectively,” she says.
Her comments come as the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the provincial government’s bargaining committee prepare to meet today for the first time since the strike began on Oct. 6.
The walkout, now on its sixth day, has kept more than 740,000 students out of 2,500 schools across the province.
The last offer, which included a 12 percent salary increase over four years and a plan to hire 3,000 additional teachers, was overwhelmingly rejected by union members late last month.
“This isn’t just about pay,” she said. “It’s about ensuring teachers have the resources and time to meet students’ needs.”
The ATA hopes today’s meeting will lead to renewed discussions and a deal that addresses class size, classroom complexity, and teacher retention.
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