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With possible sanctions coming after the province’s teachers union declared an impasse with the provincial government over a new contract, the Minister of Education and the President of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation are just as far apart as the two sides are at the bargaining table. STF is expected to announce the results of a […]

The Teachers’ Bargaining Committee has hit a roadblock in negotiations with the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee, leading them to request conciliation. On October 24 and 25, teachers will vote on whether to impose sanctions. Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation President Samantha Becotte expressed frustration, saying, “The government’s lack of significant movement on crucial issues for teachers, students, and […]

A report from the Fraser Insitute that looked at public school funding between the 2012-13 and 2020-21 school years shows that Saskatchewan was one of just two provinces that saw a decrease in inflation-adjusted per-student funding. While other provinces saw increases, Saskatchewan saw a 10 per cent decrease in per-student funding. The Fraser Institute highlighted […]

The Government of Saskatchewan believes they have offered teachers a fair deal. The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation announced their disappointment over the government’s refusal to address class size and classroom complexity issues during negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. However, the government disagrees with the STF. “The Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee’s (GTBC) proposed offer of a […]

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is disappointed over the government’s refusal to address class size and classroom complexity issues during negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. Samantha Becotte, the president of the STF, said the third meeting between teachers and representatives of government and school boards took place in Regina this week and has yet […]

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) and the Saskatoon Teachers’ Association (STA) urge all partners to celebrate June as Price Month and ensure schools accept all students. The call comes after Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools apologized after its superintendent emailed elementary school principals telling them to keep students away from the Rainbow Tent at a children’s […]

Regina Public Schools sent a letter out to their staff, informing them that they will be looking to save money after not receiving the funding needed to maintain their current service levels. Darren Boldt, the Director and CEO of Regina Public Schools, said that the letter was sent to inform staff that the division would […]

After promising some money to school divisions in the wake of a rally in front of the Legislature over the weekend, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is saying it’s not enough. In a media release issued today, STF President Samantha Becotte said it will take $400 million to restore funding back to 2012 levels. “Government’s failure […]

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Corporation, the province’s new provincial online school and crown corporation, will be hiring up to 90 new teaching positions. The Sask DLC is expected to employ 150 educators with 60 teachers transferring about 60 from the Sun West School Division and the rest hired directly. Their main office in in Kenaston but […]

The provincial government announced their intention to set up a crown corporation for Distance Learning, which leaves the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) asking…. why? The STF said the government is “proceeding blindly without meaningful consultation”, according to a media release, and that the aggressive timeline suggests a lack of awareness of the current state of […]