Alberta hospital, nursing staff vote overwhelmingly for striking ahead of mediation

Alberta’s labour tensions aren’t cooling off — they’re shifting. Just days after the province forced teachers back to work using the notwithstanding clause, 16,000 hospital workers have delivered a resounding strike mandate of their own. With negotiations stalled after 18 months and workers citing stagnant wages and unsafe conditions, the vote signals a deep frustration that mediation alone may not soothe. Premier Danielle Smith insists she’ll bargain in good faith, but after the teachers’ showdown, many are watching closely to see whether the government’s strongest tool returns to the table. Lisa Johnson with The Canadian Press has the full story.

Lisa Johnson

The Canadian Press

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