EDMONTON - The head of Alberta's teachers union says they will abide by a back-to-work order and will not engage in illegal actions such as work-to-rule.

Jason Schilling says work-to-rule would lead to punishing fines, but he said Tuesday he is urging his colleagues to rethink going the extra mile when it comes to their own time at school.

“They need to evaluate, and re-evaluate, how they’re spending their voluntary time at school,” Schilling told a news conference Tuesday.

“For instance, I used to coach cross-country (running) and direct the drama play. Maybe I’m not going to direct the drama play next year.

“You take my rights away? Then I’m going to re-evaluate the voluntary nature of my job.”

His comments came a day after Premier Danielle Smith's government introduced and passed t

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