"When employees are forced to stay home to care for children during work hours, productivity drops, and in many cases, so do sales," stated Kayode Southwood, a CFIB policy analyst

A group representing small businesses is calling for a quick resolution to the Alberta teachers’ strike, warning the ongoing work stoppage will cut into staffing and exacerbate existing uncertainty.

In a Monday news release, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) warned that its members could be left without key workers as the strike continues, cutting into their bottom lines.

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“When employees are forced to stay home to care for children during work hours, productivity drops, and in many cases, so do sales,” stated Kayode Southwood, a CFIB policy analyst.

The CFIB cites its

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