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Rotating Strike Action Schedule for Dec 5

Posted on Dec 4 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,We are reaching out to provide you with what we know regarding the upcoming CUPE rotating strike action scheduled for tomorrow (December 5). CUPE Local 2545 has announced that…

Rotating Strike Action Schedule for Dec 4

Posted on Dec 3 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,We are reaching out to provide you with what we know regarding the upcoming CUPE rotating strike action scheduled for tomorrow (December 4). CUPE Local 2545 has announced that…

Rotating Strike Action Schedule for Dec 3

Posted on Dec 2 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,We are reaching out to provide you with what we know regarding the upcoming CUPE rotating strike action scheduled for tomorrow (December 3). CUPE Local 2545 has announced that…

Rotating Strike Action Schedule for Dec 2

Posted on Dec 1 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,We are reaching out to provide you with what we know regarding the upcoming CUPE rotating strike action scheduled for tomorrow (December 2). CUPE Local 2545 has announced that…

Media Release: No Lockout Notice From FMPSD

Posted on Nov 18 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - November 18th, 2024) The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) has not issued a lockout notice. However, as rolling strikes can create significant disruptions, we are monitoring…

Media Release: CUPE Strike Action

Posted on Nov 7 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - November 7th, 2024) The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) regrets to announce that the recommendations put forth by the Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB) in the ongoing negotiations…

Media Release: Update on Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB)

Posted on Oct 31 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - Oct. 31st, 2024) The Alberta Labour Relations Board has organized a vote on the DIB recommendations as requested by CUPE Local 2545. The vote will run from Friday morning to 4:00pm…

FMPSD Staff and Students Recognized at 2024 Buffy…

Posted on Oct 28 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - October 28th, 2024) The Art Council of Wood Buffalo's 2024 Buffy Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in the arts, took place last weekend to highlight local artists and…

Media Release: Update on Disputes Inquiry Board Recommendations

Posted on Oct 16 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - Oct. 16th, 2024) The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) remains resolute in our commitment to engage with CUPE Local 2545 and address the unresolved items in our negotiations.The…

FMPSD Observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Posted on Sep 30 2024

(Fort McMurray, AB - September 30th, 2024) The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation holds profound significance in Canada. It is a day dedicated to reflecting on the legacy of the residential school…

Important Update Regarding Potential Labour Disruption…

Posted on Sep 16 2024

Good evening,(Fort McMurray, September 16th, 2024) We wish to share an urgent and important update in regard to the potential labour disruption within our schools. We have just been served notice that…

FMPSD and CUPE Negotiations

Posted on Sep 12 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is aware that the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2545 (CUPE) employee group held a strike vote over the two previous…