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STF says Sask. teachers to start rotating strike action Thursday
Saskatchewan teachers are set to begin rotating strikes this week, as contract negotiations with the provincial government remain stalled. Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Fed...
Jan 29, 2024 Teachers began a single-day strike in Saskatoon on Jan. 16, 2024. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sask. construction company fined after failing to pay wages
A Saskatchewan construction company has been hit with a fine for failing to pay a worker's wages. According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Langman Contracting Inc. and its c...
Jan 22, 2024 The company was fined for failing to pay wages within two weeks of the end of employment. (650 CKOM file photo)
'It's not a game:' STF president says as teachers begin second strike Monday
After a single-day strike last Tuesday, Saskatchewan teachers are hitting the picket lines again. A second strike day began on Monday, which also happens to be a professional development day for teach...
Jan 22, 2024 An STF member displays her sign calling for more education funding on the picket line in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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)
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