August 1, 2012 - SFL Makes Submission As Part of "Consultation" Process
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour made its official submission yesterday afternoon to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety as a part of the Government’s review of labour legislation in our province. Topics such as the flaws with the current process for “consultation” and the relationship between Charter rights and the rights of working people figure prominently in the document.
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Working people across Saskatchewan were disappointed today to learn that, in spite of the warnings of academics and the concerns of thousands, the Government of Saskatchewan has forced Bill 85 through the Legislature.
Earlier this morning, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal released an important decision recognizing that Canadian law has evolved to a point where a right to strike may be protected by the Constitution.