Johb Re-elected to Top Sask Union Post

SFL President stays on; MacFarlane picked as new deputy

SASKATOON – This morning, Lori Johb was re-elected as the President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, rounding out the biennial convention of the provincial labour central at TCU Place.

Hundreds of delegates from dozens of unions balloted, and affirmed Johb’s direction of the Federation. Johb - a health care worker and member of SEIU-West – both highlighted her work to date and set out her vision moving forward in her opening address Wednesday.

“Workers in every corner of this province are feeling the squeeze, and so many are burnt out,” said Johb.

With the provincial election top of mind, she had a call to action: “For pete’s sake - the least the next government could do for cash-strapped, exhausted workers is to make sure everyone comes home safe from work every day.”

Johb noted in her closing remarks that her work continues this afternoon, as she delivers a message of solidarity from the SFL to the teachers’ union.

Incumbent Secretary-Treasurer Kent Peterson did not reoffer for another term. Marilynne MacFarlane was elected on a contested ballot. A member of UFCW, Marilynne comes from a background in financial services, and currently serves as the Secretary-Treasurer of UFCW 1400.

The Convention closed Friday before noon. The next Convention is scheduled for fall 2026 in Regina.

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