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Alberta orders teachers back to work

CBC Canada · 5 months ago
CBC Canada
CBC Canada
5 months ago

The Alberta government will invoke the notwithstanding clause to force the province’s teachers back to work after a three-week strike.

Breakdown
  • Alberta government orders striking teachers back to work after three weeks.
  • A bill will be passed to end the strike and impose a previously rejected contract. 12s
  • The government is invoking the notwithstanding clause to enforce the return and contract. 28s
  • Teachers' union and labour groups criticize the move and consider legal and job action. 54s
  • Penalties for non-compliance could reach $500 per day for individuals and $500,000 for organizations. 2m 23s
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