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SFL calls on Sask. Party government to make ‘hero pay’ available to all workers
November 30, 2020The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is calling on the Sask. Party government to allocate the remainder of the money made available by the federal government to support essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Paid sick leave essential to reducing the spread of COVID-19
November 26, 2020As cases of COVID-19 across the province continue to skyrocket, the ability for workers to stay at home if they are feeling ill is vital towards stopping the spread of the virus. Unfortunately for many workers in Saskatchewan, making the decision to stay home comes with significant financial consequences.
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SFL Statement on the Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 20, 2020Today, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour stands in solidarity with trans people and allies to mark the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. Today is a day to celebrate and honour the lives of those who have been killed as a result of transphobic violence, and to call attention to the continued violence experienced by transgender people in Saskatchewan, Canada and around the world.
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Gov’t must act now to stop the spread of COVID-19, protect workers
November 16, 2020The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is joining with unions, labour leaders, and health care professionals in urging the provincial government to take immediate action to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the province.
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Sask. Party must come clean on plans for working people
October 19, 2020With only a week until the provincial election, the Sask. Party needs to be clear about their plans for working people in the province, and whether or not they are planning on bringing forward anti-worker labour legislation and privatizing public services that Saskatchewan people rely on, should they be re-elected.
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Lowest minimum wage in Canada increases to lowest minimum wage in Canada
October 1, 2020Today, minimum wage earners in Saskatchewan will receive a “raise,” going from earning the least in Canada to…still earning the least in Canada. Announced in June, today’s increase of thirteen cents will see the minimum wage adjusted for inflation, from the staggeringly low rate of $11.32 to the staggeringly low rate of $11.45- the lowest minimum wage in all of the provinces and territories.
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This election, Sask. People have the chance to elect a government that will put workers first
September 29, 2020As the campaign for the provincial election officially gets underway, Saskatchewan people have a clear choice: re-electing a government that has made cuts to health care, education and public services, sold off crown corporations and made life harder for working people, or choosing a new government that will put workers first, and make investments in the public services we all depend on.
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Provincial budget fails to put workers first
June 15, 2020Today’s provincial budget missed an opportunity to invest in Saskatchewan’s workers, continuing an unfortunate pattern with the current provincial government.
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Frontline heroes are worth more than 13 cents
June 5, 2020Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced an embarrassing change to the province’s minimum wage – moving from $11.32 per hour to $11.45 per hour. The announced change does not take effective until October 1, 2020.
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SFL celebrates May Day by launching campaign to put workers first
May 1, 2020May 1st – May Day – is International Workers’ Day, an opportunity to celebrate workers and their accomplishments. It’s also an opportunity to highlight the challenges many workers face today, and look ahead to what kind of province we want as we rebuild from COVID-19.
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Day of Mourning recognition must come with commitment to keep workers safe
April 27, 2020Tomorrow, April 28th, is the National Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured on the job. It also marks the first time the Government of Saskatchewan will fly flags at half-mast in recognition of workers who died on the job.
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Provincial government must mandate presumptive WCB coverage for workers with COVID-19
April 2, 2020“Workers are on the frontlines of this pandemic. From nurses and pharmacists, to grocery store clerks and delivery truck drivers, working people are bravely putting themselves at risk to provide critical services to the people of Saskatchewan,” said SFL President Lori Johb, “an increased exposure to COVID-19 is one such risk,” she added.
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