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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)
Education minister, NDP leader concerned over potential teacher strike
As tensions continue to rise between the government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, there are growing concerns over the potential for a teachers' strike. In a news release, the union said t...
Oct 17, 2023
Striking P.A. city workers file unfair labour practice complaint
By Susan McNeil Not only is there no deal between the City of Prince Albert and CUPE 882, that represents its inside workers, the situation has escalated. Late on Tuesday afternoon, the union said it ...
Oct 04, 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)
Tentative agreement reached between CUPE 882 and City of Prince Albert
After weeks of being on the picket lines, it appears a deal has been reached between inside city workers and the City of Prince Albert. In a statement issued by CUPE 882, the two sides came to a tenta...
Sep 27, 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)
Sask. minimum wage going up to $14 on Sunday
Saskatchewan's lowest-earning workers will be making a little bit more after this weekend. The increase - by $1 per hour to $14 per hour - takes effect Sunday as part of a commitment by the provincial...
Sep 26, 2023 The minimum wage is set to increase in Saskatchewan on Sunday as the province works towards a $15-per-hour minimum. (650 CKOM file photo)
CUPE 882 on strike after latest offer to City of P.A. is rejected
The City of Prince Albert has rejected the latest offer from CUPE 882, meaning the union is now on strike. In a media release, the union representing city workers said it presented a solid proposal to...
Sep 11, 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)
Scheer says labour unrest at B.C. ports is causing 'uncertainty' for Sask.
The strike at B.C. ports has been on, then off, then on, then off again. It has been quite a whirlwind as negotiations between port workers and their employer have unfolded. The process has gone throu...
Jul 20, 2023
B.C. port strike resumes after union rejects proposed deal
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe again is calling for action after the resumption of the B.C. port workers' strike. Before a tentative deal was reached last Thursday to end the 13-day strike, Moe was am...
Jul 19, 2023
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