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ATA Strike Commencing on Monday; School Closures Starting Oct 6th

As a result of the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) rejecting a proposed deal from the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), all FMPSD schools will be closed to students starting Monday, October 6, 2025, unless a new agreement is reached or strike action is otherwise averted. Additionally, all yellow school bus routes will be suspended for the duration of the strike.

In light of the ongoing strike, all extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs, will be temporarily suspended.

As there is no definitive end date for the strike, FMPSD is unable to provide a timeline for when normal operations will resume. We will continue to provide timely updates as we receive them from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.

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FMPSD and CUPE Negotiations

Posted on: General News

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is aware that the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2545 (CUPE) employee group held a strike vote over the two previous days. There is a 24-hour period before the Labour Board will release the official results.

FMPSD remains committed to negotiating and meeting with the union to resolve the outstanding items.  If CUPE local 2545 members voted to strike, they will be eligible to give notice to withdraw their services. Updates will be provided as they become available.

FMPSD assures parents and students that our intent is for schools to remain open in the event of a CUPE strike.

For further information or inquiries, please contact:

Momin Syed
Communications Coordinator
Fort McMurray Public School Division
780-788-8009
communications@fmpsd.ab.ca