Sturgeon Public School Strike to Escalate

ST. ALBERT, Alberta — The union representing over 200 educational support workers at Sturgeon Public School Division is announcing they will escalate job action tomorrow.

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Employees at the school division walked out for two hours this morning but went back inside for the rest of the day. As of tomorrow, all members of CUPE Local 4625 will be on strike until there is a settlement.

CUPE 4625 President Kelly Salisbury explained that the union wanted to give the school division and the provincial government one last chance to fix the educational funding problems.

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“Alberta has the lowest education funding in Canada,” said Salisbury. “Educational support workers have not had a meaningful wage increase in 10 years, a period of 30% inflation.”

Salisbury said employees are forced to work multiple jobs to make ends meet. She says the poor wages make it difficult for school divisions to hire and retain staff.

“People are quitting, no one will take the jobs at these wages. Students and education are suffering,” said CUPE 4625 President Kelly Salisbury. “If we don’t take action, a bad situation for students will only get worse.”

Picket location for January 14, 2025

Sturgeon Public Schools
Frank Robinson Education Centre
9820 104 Street
Morinville, AB
7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Picket locations for January 15^th onward

1. Namao, HWY 37 between Sturgeon Composite High and Namao School

2. Morinville – 9808 – 104 Street

3. Bon Accord – 47^th avenue

4. Ochre Park – 52 Avenue up to Hwy 38

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