Attention all Fort McMurray Catholic Schools Families,

We wish to advise you that we have recently seen ALL schools will have CUPE Local 2559 strike activity tomorrow. 

We understand receiving these notifications this late in the evening can be disruptive and difficult for families and staff alike. Please know we are doing everything we can to share this information as quickly as possible, as soon as we know which schools will be affected by strike activity the following day. 

Schools with CUPE Local 2559 Strike Activity for Monday December 9, 2024:

• ALL Fort McMurray Catholic Schools

Picket Location: 

• Fort McMurray Catholic Schools Division Office

What this means for schools with strike activity:

• Early Entry Program (EEP) Classes will be closed at schools with strike activity. 
• Specialized Classes (Vocational Education at Father Mercredi HS and Independent Living Programs at Father Beauregard and Holy Trinity HS) will be closed.
• Individual Students not eligible to attend on strike days have been previously contacted by their schools. These students will not be able to attend school tomorrow. 
• Out of School Care (OSC) Programs will be closed at schools with strike activity. 

Important to note: 

• Program closures only happen on strike action days in your school. 
• Please limit phone calls to the main office. We ask that all primary, non-emergent communication (relaying messages, asking questions, seeking information, etc.) continues to happen via email to your child’s classroom teacher or through Edsby.
• The latest updates on the CUPE Local 2559 strike action will continue to be posted on our website.
• If you have questions specific to your child(ren), please contact your child’s school directly

While recognizing the right of our support staff to engage in legal work action by striking, we know this action has an impact on our classrooms and schools. We remain committed to bargaining and working to find a resolution.

Thank you for your grace, patience and understanding. We will continue to share updates with staff and all families when information is confirmed and can be shared. 
 

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools