The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) is concerned the provincial government still have not learned from their mistakes from their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the province enters the fifth wave of the pandemic. The SFL believes that the Saskatchewan government is waiting too long to introduce measures or restrictions to protect the workers […]
In honour of Labour Day, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is asking the province to come up with a plan to keep workers safe during the fourth wave. They would also like to see a strong recovery plan that emphasizes the needs of workers and includes a job creation plan. In a release, SFL President […]
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is not happy about the province’s minimum wage increase from 11.45 to 11.81 set for this October. SFL President Lori Johb says the small increase is an insult to frontline workers. “It’s embarrassing, I think, after all these months of praising frontline workers that have been out there in front […]
More financial support should be given to Saskatchewan’s essential workers according to the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour. The federation is calling on the Saskatchewan Party government to allocate the remainder of the money made available by the federal government to ensure money goes to workers who are putting their health and safety at risk. President […]
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is reacting positively to the new fatalities and serious injuries strategy for workplace safety. The three year strategy will aim to lower workplace injuries across the province, as Saskatchewan has some of the highest totals for workplace injuries and deaths. Federation of Labour President Lori Johb said she was satisfied […]
