Releases
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February 8, 2012 - Charter Challenge Decision Illustrates Need For Greater Communication Between Working People and Government
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is calling for greater communication with the Provincial Government in light of the recent Charter challenge decision.
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February 6, 2012 - SFL Pleased by Court Decision to Protect Working Peoples' Charter Rights
Earlier this afternoon, the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench released a historic decision protecting the rights of working people across the province.
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January 31, 2012 - SFL Calls on Provincial Government to Reject Harper Pension Cuts
Thousands of Saskatchewan people are concerned today about looming changes to Canada’s universal pension plan, specifically Old Age Security (OAS).
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January 17, 2012 - Working People Puzzled as Government Seeks Feedback on Consensus WCB Report
Working people across the province are scratching their heads today as the Government of Saskatchewan has called for additional feedback on 2011’s Workers Compensation Board (WCB) Committee of Review (COR) Report.
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January 16, 2012 - Federation of Labour Presidents Call on Premiers to Stand Up for Healthcare
The Presidents of the Provincial and Territorial Federations of Labour are calling on Canada’s Premiers to reject an irresponsible Federal Conservative “plan” for healthcare.
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December 16, 2011 - SFL Supports Private Member's Bill to Establish Jimmy's Law
The SFL is offering its support for a private member’s bill, introduced into the Saskatchewan Legislature yesterday, that would establish Jimmy’s Law.
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December 6, 2011 - National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women
Every December 6th, since one tragic day in 1989 when 14 women were killed at the École Polytechnique in Montréal, Canadians come together both to remember those who were lost and to pledge action to end violence against women.
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December 5, 2011 - SFL Encouraged by Throne Speech References to Consultation
Members of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour were encouraged this afternoon by references in the government’s Throne Speech to listening to the views “of all stakeholders,” including working people.
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December 2, 2011 - International Day for Persons with Disabilities Dec 3, 2011
The International Day for Persons with Disabilities is a day not only for advocacy, but also for reaffirming a commitment to expanding accessibility and recognition for persons with disabilities.
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December 1, 2011 - World AIDS Day 2011
Though a solemn reminder that millions of people across the globe currently live with HIV/AIDS, World AIDS Day is also a time to reaffirm commitments to universal access to prevention and treatment for the disease.
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November 30, 2011 - SFL et al to present Reply and Closing Remarks
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, along with two dozen additional plaintiffs (unions) and the case's three intervenor unions, will be in court today to present their reply and closing arguments as a part of their challenge to Bills 5 and 6.
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November 28, 2011 - Statement on the Canadian Wheat Board
The Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba Federations of Labour are speaking with one voice in saying that the Harper government’s decision to dismantle the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) is illegal and undemocratic.
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November 24, 2011 - SFL et al hears Government's argument for stripping away working people's rights
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, along with two dozen additional plaintiffs (unions) and the case's three intervenor unions, were in court yesterday as the legal team representing the Government of Saskatchewan...
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November 17, 2011 - SFL et al Conclude Argument in Chief
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, along with two dozen additional plaintiffs (unions), will conclude their argument-in-chief in court today.
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November 15, 2011 - SFL to Argue Provincial Government Failed to Consult
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, along with two dozen additionalplaintiffs (unions) and the case's three intervenor unions, will be in court today to argue that the provincial government failed in its responsibility to consult with working people and their organizations prior to the introduction of Bills 5 and 6.
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November 14, 2011 - SFL in Court to Challenge Bills 5 & 6
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, along with the case's three intervenor unions and twenty five additional plaintiffs, will be in court today to challenge the constitutionality of the provincial government's Bills 5 and 6.
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November 10, 2011 - SFL Presents Audited Financial Statements to Premier's Office
SFL President, Larry Hubich, and SFL Treasurer, Lori Johb, presented the Federation’s most recent Convention workbook, which includes the audited financial statements of the SFL and which is openly distributed to between 600 and 1000 delegates annually at Convention, to the Premier’s Office this afternoon.
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November 8, 2011 - SFL Congratulates Premier Wall
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is this morning offering congratulations to Premier Wall and the Sask. Party on an impressive election victory.
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October 20, 2011 - Stephen Hammond, Linda McQuaig, and Robert Doucette take the SFL Convention Stage
Delegates at the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour’s 56th Annual Convention were treated today to presentations by renowned human rights speaker...
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October 19, 2011 - SFL Officially Opens 56th Annual Convention in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Federation of Labour President, Larry Hubich, officially opened the 56th Annual Convention of the SFL this morning with a stirring Presidential address.
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October 3, 2011 - The SFL Mourns the Passing of Nancy Riche
Working people across Saskatchewan and across the county are mourning today the passing of Nancy Riche.
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September 2, 2011 - Saskatchewan People Set to Celebrate Labour Day
On Monday, September 5th, people across Saskatchewan, of many backgrounds and traditions, spanning several generations,...
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August 23, 2011 - SFL Calls for “New West Partnership” Lobbyist Registry
The SFL is calling for the establishment of a comprehensive lobbyist registry for Saskatchewan. Because under the terms of the "New West Partnership Agreement" (NWPA)...
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August 18, 2011 - SFL Concerned That Corporate Petroleum Setting Policy for Saskatchewan
Members of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour are extremely concerned to learn that the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) has been intimately involved in setting the energy policy agenda...
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March 23, 2011 - Government Fails to Address Issues Important to Saskatchewan Families
The Saskatchewan Provincial budget, released today, clearly demonstrates poor priorities on the part of the provincial government.
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March 21, 2011 - Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Our nation and our province are rapidly changing. On this, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, it is important to be mindful of both what is changing and what is not.
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March 18, 2011 - Shift Work Recognition Day
For a number of communities across Saskatchewan, Sunday will mark the first celebration of Shift Work Recognition Day in our province.
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December 9 , 2010 - SLF Executive Council Suggests Process to Repair Bill 160
Just one day prior to International Human Rights Day, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour has sent Justice Minister, Don Morgan, a letter...
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December 6 , 2010 - International Day of Rememberance on Violence Against Women
Every December 6th, since one tragic day in 1989 when 14 women were killed at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal...
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December 3, 2010 - International Day for Persons with Disabilities
The International Day for Persons with Disabilities is a day not only for advocacy, but also for reaffirming a commitment to expanding accessibility and recognition for persons with disabilities.
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December 1, 2010 - World AIDS Day
Though a solemn reminder that millions of people across the globe are currently living with HIV/AIDS, World AIDS Day is also a time to reaffirm commitments to universal access...
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November 30, 2010 - Government Fails to Consult on Changes to Human Rights Code
Without conducting any known prior consultation, and in contravention of international law, the Government of Saskatchewan introduced Bill 160 to the Legislature yesterday.
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November 26, 2010 - High Weekley Earnings Should Mean More for the Most Vulnerable
According to a recent report by statistics Canada, the average weekly earnings in Saskatchewan for September places our province third among all provinces.
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November 9, 2010 - SFL concludes meeting with Minimum Wage Board
Yesterday afternoon the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour made a presentation to the province’s Minimum Wage Board...
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November 5, 2010 - SFL Supports Refusal of Potash Corporation Takeover
Saskatchewan Federation of Labour President, Larry Hubich, spoke today about the Federal Government’s refusal to allow BHP Billiton Inc. to takeover the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan.
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November 4, 2010 - SFL Makes Submission to Minister on Minimum Wage Indexation
Earlier this morning, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour made a submission to the Saskatchewan Minister responsible for Labour Relations and Workplace Safety...
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November 3 , 2010 - SFL Treasurer & Recording Secretary Settling In
Recording Secretary, Wanda Bartlett, and newly elected Treasurer, Lori Johb, are back in their home communities today...
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November 1 , 2010 - Convention Re-elects Larry Hubich SFL President
Longtime trade unionist and advocate for working people, Larry Hubich was re-elected today as President...
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October 29, 2010 - Discussions Continue as Delegates Prepare for Election of SFL President
Nearly 900 Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Convention delegates discussed the profitization of public assets today, the final full day of debate at Convention.
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October 27, 2010 - Throne Speech Reaffirms Concerns
Saskatchewan Federation of Labour President, Larry Hubich, officially opened the 55th Annual Convention of the SFL...
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October 22, 2010 - SFL to Hold 55th Annual Convention in Regina
The 55th Annual Convention of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is set to take place next week at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina.
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April 30, 2010 - Brad Wall breaks promise, signs TILMA
New West Partnership is almost identical to trade deal he pledged not to sign.
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April 30, 2010 - Open Letter to the Premier
Re the sell-off of SCN assets.
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April 29, 2010 - Citizens and workers ask "What is the Premier hiding?"
The Council of Canadians and the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour are calling on Premier Wall...
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April 28, 2010 - Day of Mourning to be marked with launch of ban asbestos campaign
April 28, 2010 is International Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the job.
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April 22, 2010 - Premier must keep his promise to consult with the public
Regina - Saskatchewan - Premier Brad Wall will be breaking his 2007 promise to the people of Saskatchewan not to sign...
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April 7, 2010 - Partnership Agreements Ripped Up - Aboriginal Employment Strategy Shattered
A number of Unions are speaking out against what they are calling the Saskatchewan Government's efforts to set hiring policies back by decades.
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March 29, 2010 - ILO blasts anti-labour laws adopted by Saskatchewan
UN body instructs government of Premier Brad Wall to consult with labour and work out an acceptable solution...
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March 25, 2010 - Working men and women will pay for Sask Party mismanagement
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is unimpressed with the provincial government's deficit budgeting and is questioning the government's motives behind its fiscal strategy.
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March 15, 2010 - Health & safety advocates react to fine against Potach Corp
SFL Occupational Health and Safety chair Lori Johb said today that the fine against PotashCorp for its role in the death of Robert Tkach is "not justice".
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March 5, 2010 - Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day on March 8
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) will pay a very special tribute to the women of Saskatchewan...
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February 9, 2010 - Back room deals bad for Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour today denounced the provincial government's agreement to sign...
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January 18, 2010 - Workers in solidarity with Haiti
In times of great hardship and devastation, the labour movement is showing the meaning of solidarity...
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December 4, 2009 - SFL Marks 20th Anniversary of the National Day on Violence Against Women
Saskatchewan's labour central will commemorate the victims of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique massacre...
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December 3, 2009 - Brad Wall's pet union calls for a cut in minimum wage
The "so-called" union that has been invited by Brad Wall and Rob Norris to open up shop in Saskatchewan...
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October 22, 2009 - Workers oppose government privatization agenda
Approximately 550 union members resumed their Annual Convention today in Saskatoon.
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October 21, 2009 - Labour Federation delegates join anti-Bush demo
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) Annual Convention began this morning...
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October 15, 2009 - Media Advisory - SFL Convention 2009
The 54th Annual Convention of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour takes place next week at TCU Place in Saskatoon.
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September 10, 2009 - Rally for Safety
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour will bring together 190 workers from across Saskatchewan to attend their annual Occupational Health and Safety Conference.
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September 3, 2009 - Celebrate Labour Day
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL), which represents 95,000 workers from 36 national and international unions wishes all citizens a safe and enjoyable Labour Day weekend.
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August 7, 2009 - Premiers miss the mark on EI reform say Federations of Labour
Federation of Labour Presidents from across Canada condemned the perceived lack of consensus among the Premiers on the issue of Employment Insurance reform.
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August 5, 2009 - Federation Presidents call for quick action on jobs, pensions & Employment Insurance
Canada's Territorial and Provincial Federations of Labour, representing more than two million workers, called on the Premiers to act immediately...
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August 4, 2009 - SFL to host Canadian Federation of Labour Presidents
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and SFL President Larry Hubich will be hosting Federation of Labour Presidents...
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July 22, 2009 - Young Workers Need Protection
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, representing over 95,000 workers and their families, have concerns...
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June 18 , 2009 - Union Leaders urge premiers to reject Alberta-BC pension proposal
Canadians desperately need pension reform, but a new proposal for a government-sponsored supplemental pension plan being floated...
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June 17 , 2009 - SFL Stands with LGBT community
Trade unionists have for many years joined the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) communites...
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June 10 , 2009 - ITUC condemns Wall government
Yesterday, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) released its Annual Survey of violations of trade union rights.
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May 29, 2009 - Saskatchewan Nurse appointed to the ILO
Saskatchewan Union of Nurses member, Janice Cibart has been appointed as Canadian worker representative...
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April 30, 2009 - Workers honour May Day - the struggle for labour rights
Tomorrow is International Workers' Day, commonly known as May Day.
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April 27, 2009 - Day of Mourning will be marked across the province
April 28, 2009 is the 25th anniversary of the founding of the International Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job.
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April 16, 2009 - Sask Party destroys organization that relies on business & labour co-operation
Despite supporting its creation while in opposition, the Brad Wall government has announced that it has eliminated funding...
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March 18, 2009 - SFL Reacts to Provincial Budget
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, speaking on behalf of 95,000 members and their families, was pleased to hear that the Province of Saskatchewan was able to balance the 2009-2010 provincial budget.
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March 10, 2009 - Sask. Party government goes after the trades
Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour, Rob Norris tabled amendments to the Construction Industry Labour Relations Act...
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March 4, 2009 - International Women's Day
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) pays tribute to the women of Saskatchewan...
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February 4, 2009 - SFL calls on government to respond to the ILO
The SFL is calling on the provincial government to submit its response to the International Labour Organization...
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January 21, 2009 - Unions react to decision on LRB appointments
In his January 14th decision, Court of Queen's Bench justice Ted Zarzeczny ruled that the government acted with proper legislative authority...
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January 15, 2009 - SFL calls on Premier Wall to stand up for working families
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is calling on Premier Brad Wall to urge the Federal Government to fix the country's employment insurance...
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is calling for greater communication with the Provincial Government in light of the recent Charter challenge decision.
Earlier this afternoon, the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench released a historic decision protecting the rights of working people across the province.







