Alberta’s education support workers—librarians, custodians, education assistants, and more—are being pushed to the brink and are now on strike.
Underpaid and overworked, they haven’t had a real raise in over a decade while inflation eats away at their wages.
Meanwhile, the provincial government continues to underfund education, forcing schools into crisis. Workers are leaving, classrooms are short-staffed, and students aren’t getting the support they need.
This is a crisis. And the Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides can fix it—right now.
Stagnant wages. Most education support workers earn just $34,500 a year on average—well below a living wage.
Schools in crisis. Low pay is driving workers away, leaving students without crucial support.
Overworked staff. Support workers juggle multiple roles, stretching themselves thin just to keep schools running.
A simple solution. The Minister has the power to fund education properly and ensure workers receive fair wages.
Your child’s education. Without support workers, students suffer.
Community well-being. Underpaid, overworked staff leave, creating instability in schools.
The future of education in Alberta. Fix this now or face a worsening crisis.
Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides must act now. Sign the petition and demand fair wages for Alberta’s education support workers!
Education support workers across Alberta, including educational assistants, custodians, administrative staff, and specialized student support workers. They are the backbone of our schools, yet they are among the lowest-paid education professionals in the province.
The Alberta government has refused to provide fair wages and adequate funding. Many workers have gone years without meaningful raises, despite record inflation. Without proper wages, schools are experiencing high staff turnover, understaffing, and inadequate student support.
$34,500: The average salary for most education support workers in Alberta.
10+ years: How long many have gone without a real wage increase.
30%: The inflation increase over the past decade, making wages even lower in real terms.
1 in 4: Alberta education support workers considering leaving due to low pay and worsening conditions.
When education support workers are undervalued, students suffer. Classrooms are overcrowded, students with special needs aren’t getting the help they require, and school facilities aren’t being properly maintained. The impact is felt in every Alberta community.
Yes. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides oversees the funding and policies that determine wages for education support workers. He has the power to resolve this crisis by properly funding schools and ensuring workers are paid fairly.
Sign the petition, email Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, share this campaign with friends, attend rallies, and talk to parents about the importance of fair wages for education support workers. Every action counts!