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International Workers’ Day, May Day, an opportunity to expand rights for workers
May 1, 2019“International Workers’ Day, or May Day, is a celebration of the working class and our many accomplishments around the world, and here at home,” said SFL president Lori Johb, “we are recognizing today renewing our fight to expand the rights of working people, and winning a number of important battles ahead of us,” she added.
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On National Day of Mourning SFL renews calls for swift action on Worker Fatalities Crisis Strategy
May 1, 2019Every April 28th, workers mourn those who have been injured or killed on the job. This Day of Mourning, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) is once again calling on the provincial government to swiftly address the worker fatalities crisis in Saskatchewan.
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Saskatchewan’s labour movement forms Solidarity Committee to help striking Saskatoon Co-op workers
March 25, 2019Leaders from unions across the province have come together to form a Solidarity Committee aimed at helping striking Saskatoon Co-op workers get a fair deal from their employer.
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Budget misses the mark on creating good jobs
March 20, 2019The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) is disappointed in today’s provincial budget. “The Sask. Party government missed an opportunity to create the good jobs that our economy needs,” said SFL President Lori Johb, “good jobs are long-term, pay a decent wage, include benefits, and allow people to retire with dignity,” she added.
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Budget must focus on creating good jobs and invest in workers
March 18, 2019The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) is calling on the Sask. Party government to use Wednesday’s budget as an opportunity to create good jobs and invest in workers. “Our economy needs good jobs that families can rely on,” said SFL President Lori Johb, “good jobs are long-term, pay a decent wage, include benefits, and allow people to retire with dignity,” she added.
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SFL celebrates International Women’s Day values all year-round
March 8, 2019The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) celebrates March 8th – International Women’s Day (IWD) – and lives IWD values all year-round through advocacy, campaigns, and events.
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In January over 1,000 people joined the SFL Fight for 15
February 4, 2019“We worked with students on campuses in Saskatoon and Regina to help win the Fight for 15. I’m excited that nearly 1,000 students signed postcards to the provincial government, asking that Saskatchewan raise its minimum wage,” said Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) President Lori Johb, “the students, combined with dozens of online sign-ups, means the Fight for 15 gained over 1,000 members in January alone. This is in addition to hundreds of signatures that were collected on an earlier Fight for 15 petition. It’s clear Saskatchewan voters want a $15 per hour minimum wage,” she added.
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SFL offers to host emergency meeting to develop a Worker Fatalities Crisis Strategy
December 3, 2018The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) is calling on the Sask. Party government to take urgent action on the province’s current worker fatalities crisis, and has offered to host an emergency meeting with stakeholders to develop a comprehensive strategy to better protect workers.
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SFL organizes community conversations on how to win the Fight for 15
November 7, 2018Today, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) announced two community conversations on how to win the Fight for 15, leading up to larger organizing efforts.
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Lori Johb elected as president of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour
October 30, 2018“I want to thank the working people of this province for their support as I take on the important role of leader of Saskatchewan’s Labour Movement,” said Johb, “I want to sincerely thank Larry Hubich for his decades of service to working people, and wish him all the best in his retirement,” she added.
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Larry Hubich announces retirement after 16 years as SFL president
September 4, 2018The long-time president of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL), Larry Hubich, has announced he will not seek another term during the SFL’s annual convention this October.
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Canada’s Labour Leaders Urge Premiers to Collaborate on a National Universal Pharmacare Plan
July 19, 2018National, Provincial and Territorial Labour Leaders encourage Canada’s Premiers to unite behind a universal, single-payer, public prescription drug coverage program. In addition to giving every Canadian access to life-saving prescriptions, a universal Pharmacare plan will free up money for much needed investment in healthcare.
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