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ATA responds to letter asking teachers to voluntarily return to work

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The Alberta Teachers' Association says it is insulted by a letter from the province asking teachers to voluntarily return to work. The province's request also proposes taking a key bargaining issue off the table.

Breakdown
  • The Alberta Teachers Association called the province's letter asking teachers to return to work 'insulting.'
  • The government stated that teacher-to-student ratios would not be discussed during mediation. 16s
  • ATA President said the government is not listening to teachers' concerns about classroom changes. 22s
  • The Premier warned that legislation could be introduced if teachers do not return to work. 52s
  • The province made November diploma exams optional for students due to the ongoing strike. 1m 21s
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