Janet French

Janet French, a seasoned provincial affairs reporter for CBC Edmonton, dives into the contentious teacher negotiations in Alberta. She unpacks the use of the notwithstanding clause by the UCP government, forcing teachers back to work and stoking potential union calls for a general strike. French delves into teachers' demands for better wages and manageable workloads, while critiquing the erosion of public education through policies favoring school choice. With public sympathy swelling, she explores the implications of a sustained union response and what it might take for a general strike.