Educational Assistants

• Saskatchewan educational assistants speak out on providing medical care

  Before the end of the school year, CUPE conducted a survey of education support workers and found a wide range of medical procedures being done without training.

  Canada

  Sep 1
  
• Educational assistants won’t take on Alberta teachers’ work in possible strike: union

  The union for educational assistants in Alberta, fresh off its own strike, says its members won't step in to help schools if teachers walk off the job next month.

  Education

  Sep 17, 2025
  
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• Closing arguments made in trial of former Regina educational assistant

  The trial of a former education assistant accused of sexual exploitation and other charges is close to wrapping. The jury heard closing arguments Monday.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2025
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• Edmonton educational assistants reject latest wage cap offer, strike impending

  CUPE Local 3550, the union that represents EAs, says this means a strike could happen in the new year if they can’t reach a fair deal.

  Education

  Dec 24, 2024
• Thousands of support staff with Edmonton Public Schools could soon take strike action

  More than 4,000 support staff employees with Edmonton Public Schools could be off the job in the coming weeks.

  Education

  Oct 7, 2024
• Recruitment a ‘key priority,’ education minister says amid Vancouver teacher shortage

  Education Minister Rachna Singh acknowledged the labour shortage Friday, at the opening of the new replacement Burnaby North Secondary School.

  Education

  Feb 2, 2024
• Union members vote to decide the fate of EA strike in Manitoba school division

  The strike commenced on Nov. 1, as educational assistants walked the picket lines to raise concerns about wage disparity compared to other school divisions.

  Education

  Nov 22, 2023
• Manitoba educational assistants continue to strike amid wage dispute, replacement worker allegations

  Educational assistants in Manitoba are fighting for fair wages as many claim their role and job responsibilities have changed significantly but their wages remain the same. 

  Economy

  Nov 8, 2023
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• Educational assistants strike for better pay, impacting a Manitoba school division

  Educational assistants employed with the Hanover School Division in Manitoba are on strike, following months of negotiation for what the union says are fairer wages.

  Politics

  Nov 1, 2023
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• Funding, shortages contributing to abuse of Canada’s education workers: unions

  Like teachers, education support workers report a growing number of shortages leaving many stretched thin and unable to meet the needs of students who need that extra help.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2023