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Alberta Teachers' Association Considers Legal Battle Against Provincial Back-to-Work Law
The Alberta Teachers Association is preparing to legally challenge the governments Back to School Act, which invokes Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to prevent strike action.
- The Alberta Teachers Association, led by president Jason Schilling, is considering a legal battle against the provincial governments Back to School Act, imposed by Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith.
- The Back to School Act uses Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to preemptively block teachers from engaging in strike action and limit judicial review.
- In response to the legislation, Jason Schilling stated the association would fight this abuse of power with all legal options available, reflecting a broader conflict in Alberta.
Why It Matters
This situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the Alberta government and labor organizations, which could set precedents for future labor relations and the interpretation of rights under Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The implications may extend beyond education, affecting labor rights across various sectors in Alberta.