September 11, 2025
Good afternoon Clearview Public Schools families,
We are writing to provide an update on provincial labour negotiations involving Alberta teachers.
What’s Happening
Yesterday, the ATA announced that teachers will begin job action on Monday, October 6, 2025, unless a settlement is reached beforehand. No information has been provided at this time to indicate what this might look like. We respect the bargaining process and remain hopeful that TEBA and the ATA will reach a fair agreement for all parties.
What This Means
Clearview schools will continue to be open and operate as normal for the time being.
As October 6th approaches, and if a settlement has not been reached, we will provide families with further communication and updates. We encourage you to begin considering contingency plans in the event that a settlement is not reached. We understand this uncertainty is challenging, and we will continue to share new information with families immediately, as well as post updates on our website.
Bargaining Process
Bargaining between TEBA and the ATA occurs centrally at the provincial level. Items such as teacher salaries are negotiated provincially through a collective agreement, not by individual school boards.
Ongoing Communication
We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates with families as new information becomes available. You can expect communications through:
- Email updates
- Posts on the Clearview Public Schools website: https://www.clearview.ab.ca/labour-action
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
We are writing to provide an update on provincial labour negotiations involving Alberta teachers.
What’s Happening
In June, the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) reported that 94.5% of its members voted in favour of strike action. This past week, the ATA’s Central Table Bargaining Committee (CTBC) met with the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Committee (TEBA) for two days of negotiations.
According to public updates, no settlement was reached, and the CTBC has stated that the parties are at an impasse. We respect the bargaining process and remain hopeful that TEBA and the ATA will reach a settlement that is fair for all parties.
What This Means
At this time, all Clearview schools are scheduled to open and welcome students as usual onTuesday, September 2.
If the ATA decides to initiate strike action, the union must provide school boards with 72 hours’ notice. We understand that this uncertainty may be difficult for families, and we encourage you to begin thinking about contingency plans should labour action occur.
We will share any new information with families immediately and post updates on our website.
Bargaining Process
Bargaining between TEBA and the ATA happens centrally at the provincial level. This means that items such as teacher salaries are determined through a provincial collective agreement, not by individual school boards. Local bargaining between Clearview and ATA Local 33 can only begin once the central bargaining process is complete.
Ongoing Communication
We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates with families as new information becomes available. You can expect communications through:
● Email updates
● Posts on the Clearview Public Schools website:
https://www.clearview.ab.ca/labour-action
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
At this time, there are no disruptions to learning or changes to our regular operations. All Clearview schools and facilities remain open, and classes, events, and school activities are continuing as scheduled. Community groups may continue to access and book Clearview facilities as usual.
Clearview Public Schools deeply values our staff and their essential contributions to student success. We respect the collective bargaining process and remain hopeful that the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the provincial government will reach a negotiated agreement.
We are committed to transparent and timely communication. Any future updates will be shared through our website, email notifications, and official social media channels.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and schools.