Press Release: Throne Speech 2024
Released November 25, 2024
Throne Speech must focus on workers
Worker deaths need decisive action from gov’t: Johb
REGINA – Today marks the reopening of the Legislature following the slim re-election of Premier Moe, and with it a Speech from the Throne that will set the tone for the next four years.
"Premier Moe pledged for a different, better kind of politics from his government following the election," said recently re-elected SFL President Lori Johb. "Hopefully that includes a renewed focus on the interests of workers, instead of corporate shareholders and political insiders."
On the heels of several tragic workplace incidents in Saskatchewan - including at Evraz, CRS, and SaskPower - the SFL renewed its demand for strengthened workplace safety laws.
The death of a worker must be met with criminal charges, not just a pesky fine.
Lori Johb, President
“Without legislative action, workers are going to keep getting killed and injured at work," said Johb. "The death of a worker must be met with criminal charges, not just a pesky fine."
Johb noted that while the political winds may have realigned the Assembly, the priorities for workers remain the same:
- Better jobs with decent paycheques
- Quality public services
- Accessible public health care
