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Calgary's Teacher Pay Offer: A Sweet Deal or a Missed Mark?

Calgary teachers are eyeing a new wage proposal: a 12% hike over four years starting September 2024 and 1,000 new teaching positions annually for three years. It includes covering the $100 COVID-19 vaccine cost. But with class sizes already bursting, can more teachers solve the growing student numbers? CBE predicts a jump of 17,256 students in four years. Current classroom sizes and legislated caps in other provinces are pressing concerns. Read more teacher insights on this evolving conversation. This one comes to us from the depths of the Calgary Subreddit. Find the source here:

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/comments/1nq8461/calgary_teachers_how_do_you_feel_about_the_new/

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Calgarians Voice Frustration Over AFL's Silence: Where’s the Engagement?

Calgarians are speaking out, feeling unheard by the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL). Following a highly anticipated AFL press conference, many residents texted 'RESIST' to 55255. They were eager for ongoing updates and a direct line to the labour movement. But since the initial welcome, responses have been

Calgarians Call for Change: A Local's Take on Political Inaction

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