December 3, 2008
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Saskatchewan's labour central will commemorate the victims of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique massacre this December 6th.The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women was created when 14 young women were shot and killed that day simply because they were women.
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November 28, 2008
Canada Kills UN Convention
On October 25th, a Canadian delegation to a United Nations convention opposed right-to-know requirements on the global trade of a potent carcinogen, chrysotile asbestos.
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October 23, 2008
Workers question Norris on plans for fall sitting
Over 600 union members resumed their Annual Convention today in Regina.
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October 22 , 2008
Defending Workers' rights: SFL Annual Convention underway
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) Annual Convention began today in Regina at Conexus Arts Centre. Over 600 workers from across the province attended the four-day event.
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October 16 , 2008
MEDIA ADVISORY
The 53 Annual Convention of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour takes place next week at Conexus Arts Centre in Regina.
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October 1 , 2008
Conservative candidates refuse to meet with constituents
The North Battleford Labour Council all candidates forum taking place October 6th is one candidate short. Gerry Ritz, candidate for the Conservative Party and Minister of Agruclture, has refused to attend.
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September 25 , 2008
SFL takes next step against Bills 5 and 6 at ILO
In an additional step in the defense of workers' human rights, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) has now delivered its arguments against Bills 5 and 6 to the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). The ITUC, the world's largest trade union federation, represents 166 million workers through its 309 affiliated organizations within 156 countries and territories.
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September 3 , 2008
SFL Files Support Complaint with the ILO
As Saskatchewan citizens were just beginning to enjoy their Labour Day long weekend, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) and 21 provincial and national unions filed supporting documents with the United Nations tripartite agency, the International Labour Organization (ILO). They argue that the Sask. Party government's Bills 5 & 6 violate international laws to which Canada is signatory.
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August 28 , 2008
SFL's Labour Day message - Fight for the Right to be Union
Saskatchewan Federation of Labour President Larry Hubich says workers should stand tall this Labour Day and fight for their right to be union.
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July 29 , 2008
SFL Files Charter Challenge of Bills 5 and 6
Today the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) filed a Statement of Claim with the Court of Queen's Bench, launching a constitutional challenge of Bills 5 and 6.
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Backgrounder - Statement of Claim....
July 17 , 2008
The Agreement on Internal Trade puts Quebec Model in jeopardy
Could the rates charged by childcare centers, by Hydro Quebec or the compensation made by the Quebec public auto insurance be deemed unfair competition and lead to penalties by virtue of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) now being discussed by the Premiers?
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June 25 , 2008
Anti-union company emboldened by anti-union governments
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) condemned Viterra today for its ongoing attack on members of the Grain Services Union (GSU) who work for Viterra across the Prairies.
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June 13 , 2008
Saskatchewan Government receives a 'C' on Child care
The Canadian Labour Congress gave the Saskatchewan government a 'C' today on its newly released Report Cards on Child Care. The Report Cards grade the provinces and the federal government on their overall performance when it comes to delivering the child care services working families need.
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June 12 , 2008
SFL endorses ILO complaint
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) fully endorses the complaint filed by the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU) and the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) with the International Labour Organization (ILO).
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May 14 , 2008
Unions take Government of Saskatchewan to court over LRB
Today the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL), the Saskatchewan Joint Board Retail, Wholesale, Department Store Union (SJBRWDSU), and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) filed a Notice of Motion at the Court of Queen's Bench to quash a recent Order-in-Council of the provincial government. The Notice cites the Attorney-General and the Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour.
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April 30 , 2008
Working people to unite against threats:
May Day demonstration at the legislature on Bills 5 and 6
On International Workers' Day, May 1, workers, trade union members, and progressive citizens will meet in front of the legislature to show Premier Wall their opposition to Bills 5 and 6.
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April 24 , 2008
SFL marks Day of Mourning in ceremonies across the province
April 28th marks the International Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured on the job.
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April 10 , 2008
Worker's Deserve Public Consultations
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) applauds the provincial government's announcement that they will conduct ten public meetings across the province this spring to discuss an overhaul of Saskatchewan Crop Insurance.
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April 4 , 2008
Labour expresses alarm with controversial video
Saskatchewan Federation of Labour President Larry Hubich expresses alarm over the video revealed yesterday, calling it "24 minutes of hate".
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March 19, 2008
Provincial Budget Both Sweet and Sour
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, speaking on behalf of 95,000 members and their families, finds the Saskatchewan Party's 2008 budget both sweet and sour.
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March 12, 2008
Laws Don't Stop Wall: SFL
The Brad Wall government in its haste to terminate the Labour Relations Board Chair and Vice Chairs and to hire their political friends is prepared to break provincial laws.
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March 7, 2008
SFL marks IWD with campaign launch on wage gap
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour embarked on a joint campaign today with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) entitled "Equality...Once and For All". The launch of the campaign is taking place across the country in conjunction with International Women's Day.
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March 6, 2008
Labour Relations Board terminations unjustified
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour has learned that the Chair and Vice-Chairs of the Labour Relations Board were terminated, effective immediately, this afternoon in the middle of a hearing in Regina.
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March 1, 2008
Minister still won't meet with SFL
Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour, Rob Norris, has rejected another invitation to meet with the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour's Executive Council.
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February 7, 2008
SFL Requests Referral from the Premier on Bills 5 and 6
Yesterday the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) asked Premier Brad Wall to refer Bills 5 and 6 to the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal for a determination as to the constitutionality of the Bills. The request was made pursuant to The Constitutional Questions Act of Saskatchewan.
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