Alberta Students Walk Out to Support Teachers
Thousands of elementary and high school students across Alberta walked out to support teachers whose strike was broken unconstitutionally by the United Conservative government.
“I see it every day, every class. Forty people, at least, in every single class! It’s taking away from my learning, my classmates’ learning,”
student protester Wyatt Gubersky told Global News. The contract imposed by the Alberta government was already rejected by teachers twice, by almost 90% in the last vote.
The Alberta Federation of Labour is preparing to fight, with AFL President McGowan stating:
“We will begin the process of organizing towards a potential general strike.”
Students organized the walkout through social media and group chats.
Author's summary: Alberta students protest government actions.