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No strike at Viterra as new contract accepted
A deal has been struck between Viterra Canada and the Grain & General Services Union, avoiding a strike. The union's locals 1 and 2 voted in favour of accepting the final offer from the grain hand...
Jan 19, 2024
21 Filipino nurses working in Sask. as part of human resources plan
A number of nurses recruited in the Philippines have started working in Saskatchewan. According to the Ministry of Health, 21 Filipino nurses have now completed their training and begun working in com...
Jan 16, 2024 The Ministry of Health says it's making progress on its efforts to address worker shortages in Saskatchewan health care. (650 CKOM file photo)
As strike looms, gov't wants teachers to return to bargaining table
The head of the Saskatchewan Government Trustee Bargaining Committee says it's unfortunate that teachers across Saskatchewan will walk off the job for a one-day strike on Tuesday. "That is not desirab...
Jan 12, 2024 Saskatchewan teachers plan to walk off the job on Tuesday for a one-day strike, as bargaining remains at an impasse. (980 CJME file photo)
STF says Sask. teachers to hold single-day strike on Tuesday
Saskatchewan teachers will hold a single-day strike on Tuesday. Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, made the announcement during a virtual news conference Thursday mo...
Jan 11, 2024 Thousands of teachers and supporters rallied in front of the legislative building in Regina in April. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. gained 1,500 jobs in November, unemployment at 5.1 per cent
Saskatchewan's 5.1 per cent unemployment rate was second-lowest among all provinces in November, as the province added 1,500 jobs. According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan's jobless rate c...
Dec 01, 2023
CUPE and City of P.A. reach tentative agreement to end strike
By Jaryn Vecchio A tentative deal has been reached between the City of Prince Albert and CUPE 882. The union, which represents inside workers for the city, will vote on whether to accept the agreement...
Nov 28, 2023 Members of CUPE 822 could be heading back to work after nearly three months of walking the picket line in Prince Albert. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
City of Saskatoon disputes former employee's claim she was fired for 'being queer'
A long-serving City of Saskatoon employee claims she was fired for "being queer," and says she wants her job back. According to the city, her allegations are "simply not true," despite a disagreement ...
Nov 09, 2023 Jackie Morley, a former employee of the City of Saskatoon, says she wants her job back and claims she was fired for ‘being queer.’ (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Social services to help low-income families with new employment incentive
A new initiative from Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services is aiming to make life more affordable for low-income families across the province. The ministry said its new Saskatchewan Employment I...
Nov 08, 2023 “Working parents who have employment income of $500 per month may be eligible for a monthly benefit of $400, $500 or $600, depending on the number of children they have,” the Ministry of Social Services explained in a statement. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. adds 279 new job descriptions to immigrant nominee program
When Christina Skrynska came to Saskatchewan from Ukraine, it took her months to find a job. Skrynska said many employers told her she needed to learn English before she could be hired. She also didn'...
Nov 01, 2023 Staff at Saskatoon Fire and Flood join MLA Terry Jenson for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program announcement on Nov. 1, 2023. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Unions say Sask. Party should focus on affordability crisis, not parental rights
As the parental rights debate continues in Saskatchewan, those opposing the proposed legislation are making their voices heard. The legislation, dubbed the "Parents' Bill of Rights," includes a measur...
Oct 18, 2023 Lori Johb, president of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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