Saskatchewan Federation Of Labour

• Calls for the Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be a provincial holiday in Sask.

  The day is already recognized as a statutory holiday for all federally regulated employees.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022
  
• COVID-19: Angus Reid study suggests pandemic has pulled Canadians apart

  A recent Angus Reid study found four in five Canadians say they think the pandemic has actually pulled people further apart rather than brought them together.

  Health

  Mar 11, 2022
  
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• Saskatchewan Federation of Labour kicks off Speak up for Safety month of action

  The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is urging the province to reconsider cancelling public access to PCR testing, daily case reporting and proof of vaccination.

  Health

  Feb 8, 2022
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• Sask. union leaders call for restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge

  Restrictions need to be implemented immediately in Saskatchewan due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in the province, six union leaders urged Thursday.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2022
• COVID-19: What Sask. employees should know about PCR testing rights, workers’ comp. claims

  Howard Levitt, an employment lawyer based in Toronto said if an employer wants to make sure their workplace is safe and ask for a negative test, they have a right to do so. 

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2022
• Saskatchewan minimum wage due for increase to raise low-wage earners over poverty line: experts

  Experts feel the minimum wage in Saskatchewan should be between $15 to $20 per hour through the large and smaller centres.

  Economy

  Dec 5, 2021
• Customers attack, pull pellet gun on Saskatoon pub staff for asking for proof of vaccine

  A Saskatoon bar said two or three customers became belligerent, attacked staff, and police had to be called after they allegedly refused to show their proof-of-vaccination.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2021
• Saskatchewan minimum wage to see 36 cent increase

  The minimum wage in Saskatchewan will increase by $0.36 on Oct. 1. According to some, this amount is still far too low to make a living.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2021
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• Child-care advocates call on Sask. government to sign federal child-care agreement

  A number of voices within Saskatchewan are urging the provincial government to announce a child-care agreement with the Canadian government.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2021
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• More jobs than workers in service industry right now as Saskatchewan lifts COVID-19 restrictions

  As Saskatchewan reopens, many in the service industry are eager to do the same but don't have the bodies to do it.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2021