Labour Relations | ATA
ATA Local 16
The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) Local 16 represents the certificated teachers and guest teachers of Foothills School Division.
Current Status
The Alberta Teachers’ Association’s (ATA) Central Table Bargaining Committee and Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) have declared an impasse.
Bargaining Timelines & Communications
View the ATA Bargaining Infographic (from Teachers.ab.ca)
2024 - 2028
August 29, 2025
Impasse announced; both sides held press conferences outlining positions. Sources: Alberta Government, Alberta Teachers' Association
Read update from Foothills School Division
June 10, 2025
The ATA releases supervised strike vote results. Alberta Teachers have voted 94.5% in favour of labour action. This mandate is valid until October 7, 2025. Source
Read statement from Foothills School Division
June 5 - 8, 2025
Supervised strike vote.
May 27, 2025
The ATA held a strike vote authorization vote May 22 to 26, 2025. Nearly 91% of all ATA members voted; 99.5% of those who voted are in favour of a strike vote. Source
May 6, 2025
A ratification vote recently took place May 2 - 5, 2025, resulting in the provincial ATA membership voting against the mediators recommendations. Source
March 2025
Collective bargaining at the provincial table continues
February 2025
Provincial bargaining enters mediation (ATA)
Collective Agreements
Questions or Concerns?
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