Alberta civil servants vote for strike action amid rising tensions
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 1:22 pm
Unionized Alberta government workers have overwhelmingly voted in favor of a potential strike over unresolved workplace demands. The industrial action, although without a confirmed strike date, signals growing unrest among civil servants and could disrupt public services in the coming months.
With an 80 per cent turnout of members eligible to vote, and a 90 per cent voting in favour of strike action if necessary, Western Canada’s largest union showed “huge engagement."
A strike date has not been set, but the strike vote is valid for four months
A strike date has not been set, but could happen in the next four months.
EDMONTON - The union representing thousands of Alberta government workers has voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.
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