Alberta teachers’ strike intensifies as protests target Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides’ riding
Alberta’s month-long teachers’ strike has escalated, with protests targeting Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides’ constituency amid anger over funding, classroom conditions, and proposed back-to-work legislation. As Premier Danielle Smith pledges to legislate teachers’ return, unions warn this will erode labour rights. The dispute underscores deep divisions over education policy, teacher pay, and government accountability.
Alberta’s month-long teachers’ strike has escalated, with protests targeting Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides’ constituency amid anger over funding, classroom conditions, and proposed back-to-work legislation. As Premier Danielle Smith pledges to legislate teachers’ return, unions warn this will erode labour rights. The dispute underscores deep divisions over education policy, teacher pay, and government accountability.
