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School support workers at Sturgeon Public School Division go on strike

Click to play video: 'School support staff strike action ramps up in Sturgeon County'
School support staff strike action ramps up in Sturgeon County
 
On Day 2 of a support staff strike that's seen thousands of Edmonton Public School workers off the job, workers in Sturgeon Public Schools escalated their job action. As Jasmine King explains, they're hoping for a salary closer to their counterparts in other provinces.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees says more than 200 educational support workers in a school district north of Edmonton are on strike until there is a settlement with their employer.

It comes a day after over 3,000 union members in Edmonton walked off the job, demanding wage increases.

Kelly Salisbury, president of the CUPE local representing support staff in the Sturgeon Public School Division, says people are not willing to take those jobs at the pay now being offered.

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School support workers include administration staff, education assistants and cafeteria workers.

Click to play video: 'School support staff strike in Sturgeon County'
School support staff strike in Sturgeon County

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