Underfunding consequences

The Alberta Teachers’ Association has issued the following statement.

"We are aware that the government is planning to legislate an end to the strike, but doing so will not bring an end to the deteriorating conditions that caused it. These conditions are the direct consequence of a decade of underfunding, leaving Alberta as the province spending the least on public education.

We remain prepared to negotiate solutions that include a student-teacher ratio. Now it’s the government’s turn to take up the challenge of solving these serious issues in cooperation with teachers who want to support their students as best as they can."

The Alberta Teachers’ Association, as the professional organization of teachers, promotes and advances public education, supports teachers’ professional practice and serves as the advocate for its 51,000 members.