Alberta Government May Issue Back-to-Work Order if Teachers’ Strike Continues

Alberta Government May Issue Back-to-Work Order if Teachers’ Strike Continues
Protest signs outside the Alberta Teachers' Association in Edmonton on Oct. 6, 2025. The Canadian Press/Amber Bracken
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Alberta’s government says it will consider pursuing back-to-work legislation if the Alberta teachers’ strike continues without resolution.

Finance Minister Nate Horner made the remarks Oct. 15 during a radio interview, saying a significant gap still exists between what the province is willing to fund and what teachers are demanding. He said Alberta is likely to introduce back-to-work legislation once the provincial legislature reconvenes later this month if the strike isn’t resolved by then.