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Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation releases new tentative agreement detailsWATCH: The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation sounds optimistic about the new tentative agreement with the province. Our Trillian Reynoldson breaks down the contract.Global News at 5 ReginaMay 23
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Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation rejects final offer from provinceWATCH: Teachers began voting Wednesday on the province’s final offer in what has been months of contract negotiations. Trillian Reynoldson has all the details on which way the vote went.Global News at 5 ReginaMay 10
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Binding arbitration for teachers strike a ‘fair, unbiased’ solution: Saskatchewan union presidentOn Friday, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation president Samantha Becotte said, “Looking forward, binding arbitration is a fair and unbiased opportunity to present our(?) case and as I said I’m confident we’ll be able to present a case for improvements and protection for teachers and students’ learning conditions.”Jun 14
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Binding arbitration could be used in Saskatchewan teacher talksWATCH: Saskatchewan Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill says binding arbitration could be used in talks between the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee. — Via Emily-May Simmonds.Global News at 5 ReginaMay 31
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Teachers vote a ‘message showing lack of trust,’ STF president saysOn Friday, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) president Samantha Becotte said, “Our current vote is a message to the government in terms of the lack of trust and the need for having tangible solutions to address the issues of classroom complexity because there simply wasn’t enough in their offer.”May 31
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Rejection from Saskatchewan teachers’ union ‘disappointing’: education ministerOn Friday, Saskatchewan Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill commented on the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation rejecting the province’s final offer saying, “The result is disappointing but we’re looking forward to getting back to bargaining and finding a solution.”May 10
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Future of Saskatchewan school year in province’s hands: STF presidentOn Friday, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) president Samantha Becotte said, “If this goes to binding arbitration there won’t be a need for any further action but any decision about the school year is on the government and school boards’ association.”May 10
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Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation losing hope for return to bargaining tableAs students were heading into Easter break, there was hope the STF and the ministry of education would return to the bargaining table. But as things have progressed, the STF isn’t feeling so hopeful and fears they might be at another standstill in contract negotiations.Global News at 5 ReginaApr 2
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Saskatchewan teachers to vote on final bargaining offer from government in MayAfter months of contract negotiations between the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government over the last several months, a deal could be in sight.Global News at 5 ReginaApr 18
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Saskatchewan parents remain on the side of teachers through bargaining: STF presidentOn Friday, Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) president Samantha Becotte said “By and large we still feel the support from families who support teachers for addressing ongoing issues in the classroom.”Apr 12
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Saskatchewan teachers will work-to-rule as talks with province hit another snagThe Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation says teachers will be implementing a work-to-rule model indefinitely starting Monday as contract talks with the province hit another snag.Global News at 5 ReginaApr 5
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Sask. government MOU has STF ‘cautiously optimistic’ about potential bargaining agreementA glimmer of hope is on the horizon as the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation said it will be working over the weekend to try to come to a bargaining agreement with the government of Saskatchewan.Global News at 5 ReginaMar 28
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Saskatchewan students, parents express their frustration with STF sanctionsOn Tuesday, frustrated athletes who gathered at the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) building expressed their displeasure with STF’s plans to impose extracurricular sanctions affecting annual basketball tournament Hoopla.CanadaMar 19
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Post-secondary educators show support for STF job action and bargaining fightEducators in the post-secondary system are siding with the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation in decrying the lack of funding going towards Saskatchewan’s education.Global News at 5 ReginaMar 11
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Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and provincial government point fingers in bargaining processThe Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government are once again at odds, after bargaining between the two sides broke down Tuesday night.Global News at 6 ReginaFeb 16
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Sask. teachers’ strike resolution means protection, government accountability: union presidentOn Friday, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation president Samantha Becotte commented on the importance of resolving the ongoing teachers’ strike with a contract to ensure teachers in the province are protected.Mar 8
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STF calls province’s education budget announcement ‘latest unprecedented stunt’The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is calling on the Sask. Party government to take its funding promise and embed it into a new collective agreement.Global News at 5 ReginaMar 7
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Sask. Party needs to solidify funding support beyond an MOU: union presidentOn Thursday, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation president Samantha Becotte commented on the Sask. Party’s support announcement saying the province needs to put their support into a contract as support outlined in a (memorandum of understanding) may not continue into the future.Mar 7
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Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and provincial government eager to negotiate new contractWith the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government at odds, job action has begun to impact day cares. Katherine Ludwig has the story.Global News at 5 ReginaFeb 8
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Lack of support for Sask. teachers a ‘policy problem’: union presidentOn Friday, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation president Samantha Becotte said, “The lack of support for teachers in Saskatchewan is policy problem, not a political problem and we hope to see long-term investment into the future.”CanadaFeb 23