Teachers Challenge Back-to-Work Law in Court


Author: The Daily News Now! March 5, 2026 Duration: 1:21
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Teachers Challenge Back-to-Work Law in Court

Alberta teachers challenge provinces back-to-work law in court, seeking injunction to block legislation that ended strike and imposed rejected contract. Union president Jason Schilling expresses demoralization over Charter protections being stripped. Lawyers argue invalid use of notwithstanding clause, impacting gender equality rights. Hearing concludes Thursday, with government defending law to protect students from strike harm. No ruling expected until later this month.

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