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Why The Best Time To Start Making Voluntary Contributions To The STRP Is Right Now
Pension & BenefitsTo meet your retirement goals, it's imperative to have your own personal savings. Your workplace pension and government retirement plans aren't enough on their own. One option to build your own personal retirement savings is to make voluntary contributions to the STRP, and there is good reason to start doing that now.
Plan Funding Remains Strong Despite Volatile Markets
Pension & BenefitsThe STRP’s investment portfolio was negatively impacted as a result of tighter bond and equity markets in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. However, given the design of the STRP, these investment swings do not have a direct impact on the value of your STF pension, and the Plan's funding remains stable.
Working During Retirement: Upcoming Changes Effective July 1, 2023
Pension & BenefitsAt a Special Meeting of Council held in October 2022, a resolution was passed to change the Plan’s re-employment rules.
Pension Increases Approved For Post-2015 Service
Pension & BenefitsYour pension will be growing again in 2023! The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation Executive recently approved two enhancements to Saskatchewan Teachers’ Retirement Plan pensions that will give you more money in your pocket during retirement.
Government Blindly Pushing Ahead with Distance Learning Crown Corporation
News ReleaseThe Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is expressing frustration and growing concern as the Government of Saskatchewan pushes ahead with plans to develop a new Distance Learning Crown Corporation without meaningful consultation.