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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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Information Regarding Possible Labour Action from CUPE Local 2545

Posted on: General News

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are reaching out to you to share the latest information we have regarding a possible labour action from CUPE Local 2545 (CUPE).

We are aware that the Support Staff of Fort McMurray Public School Division (CUPE) is conducting a supervised vote to strike, on September 10th and 11th. The Support staff of Fort McMurray Public Schools includes Custodians, Maintenance Staff, Financial Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Educational Assistants, and Technology Staff.

We will not know the results of the vote until the vote is completed, however, we would like to provide you with the following information:

  • If the CUPE membership does vote in favour of strike action, they must provide a minimum of 72 hours strike notice should they choose to withdraw services.
     
  • It is our intent that the Fort McMurray Public School Division will remain open in the event of CUPE withdrawing their services. We also acknowledge it is possible that not all programming will be able to occur if a labour disruption were to take place.
     
  • A safe, secure,  and caring learning and working environment is always our number one priority in the Fort McMurray Public School Division. The safety, health and security of our students is taken very seriously and will help to guide our decisions. In some cases, if appropriate supports are not available, students will be asked to remain at home.
     
  • We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates and information through School Messenger and our website. If you have questions specific to your child’s program please contact your child’s school directly.
     

Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter. We will continue to share updates with staff and all families when information is confirmed and can be shared.

Sincerely,

Annalee Nutter
Superintendent of Schools
Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD)