EDMONTON – The Alberta government says it has struck a tentative deal with the union representing 51,000 teachers provincewide.
Finance Minister Nate Horner says the contract offer needs to be ratified by the members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association and a vote is to take place in the coming days.
Horner didn’t give specifics on what’s now on the table but says the offer is good for Alberta’s education system and “strong on classroom investment.”
“If ratified, this deal will form the basis for labour stability in the province and will be a positive path forward for a successful school year for our kids,” Horner said in a statement Wednesday.
“My thanks to both parties for their work in developing a tentative agreement that reflects elements that are good for teachers and the education system, as a whole.”
The union wasn’t immediately available to comment. It has set a strike deadline for Oct. 6.
Talks had bogged down over salaries and investments demanded by teachers to reduce classroom sizes and address teaching complexities.
The government’s previous offer included hiring 3,000 more teachers and a 12 per cent pay boost over four years. It was struck down by teachers in May.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 24, 2025.
