Saskatchewan Federation of Labour

• Saskatchewan WCB has received 232 COVID-19 claims from employees since start of pandemic

  Healthcare workers make up about 32 per cent of all claims, but most of them were denied because of negative tests or the individual was deemed to have caught COVID-19 outside of their workplace.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2020
• Minimum wage in Saskatchewan goes up 13 cents Oct. 1, remains lowest in Canada

  The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour called the new minimum wage an embarrassment, saying the rate is not enough to help families get through the coronavirus pandemic.

  Consumer

  Oct 1, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Saskatoon businesses balance protecting employees’ health and staying open

  Some businesses in Saskatoon have closed indefinitely, while others are taking measures to keep their doors open, amid COVID-19 spreading in the province.

  Economy

  Mar 23, 2020
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• Asbestos, falls and firefighter cancer highlight Saskatchewan workplace fatality/injury strategy

  Saskatchewan is prioritizing asbestos exposure, falls, vehicle crashes and firefighter cancer in a three year strategy to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2019
• Saskatchewan minimum wage bumps up to $11.32 on Oct. 1

  Even with the increase to $11.32 per hour, Saskatchewan will still have the lowest minimum wage in Canada.

  Economy

  Sep 24, 2019
• Labour Day BBQ brings talk of higher minimum wage in Saskatchewan

  Dozens of union workers from around Saskatoon volunteered to work the grill or hand out juice boxes at an annual Labour Day barbecue.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2019
• SFL, NDP calling on changes to workplace safety due to high deaths

  As of Dec. 3 there have been 47 work related fatalities in Saskatchewan this year, and the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour are calling on new regulation.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2018
• Larry Hubich retiring as Saskatchewan Federation of Labour president

  Larry Hubich said the time is right to retire after serving as president of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour for 16 years.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2018
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• Saskatchewan Federation of Labour hosts ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ rally

  The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour gathered for a rally outside the Saskatoon cabinet office on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2017
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• SFL, Hillberg & Berk partner to support domestic violence survivors

  SFL selling burgundy sparkle ball earrings from Hillberg & Berk to support survivors of domestic violence in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2017