Alberta government pushes to get students back to class as teachers’ strike enters third week

More than 50,000 teachers in Alberta are now in their third week of striking, keeping over 750,000 French, Catholic, and public school students out of class since October 6, according to The Globe and Mail . The dispute centers on salaries, class sizes, and resources for students with complex needs, making it the largest teachers’ strike in the province’s history. Premier Danielle Smith has indicated that back-to-work legislation could be tabled when the fall session begins on October 27 if the strike remains unresolved, reports The Globe and Mail . Alberta Jobs and Economy Minister Joseph Schow said next steps would be discussed at a scheduled cabinet meeting on Tuesday. “The Opposition would oppose such legislation vehemently, so we would have to use other tools at our disposal t