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The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is encouraged that government highlighted addressing the challenges in public education in today’s Speech from the Throne. With government touting growth in Saskatchewan’s economy, it is promising to see they are also finally recognizing the challenges in classrooms and have considered first steps to improve students’ and teachers’ experience in public schools.

Today, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is congratulating new and re-elected members of the legislative assembly on their successful campaigns, while encouraging them to keep public education among their top priorities over the coming weeks, months and years. While no new election promises for education were made within the Saskatchewan Party platform, the STF is committed to working collaboratively to address the ongoing issues in schools.

The Prairie Valley Teachers’ Association and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation value inclusion, equity and diversity. As teachers, we believe in providing a safe space for all children and staff within our schools; however, the actions and words of others have damaged that safe space. The intolerance displayed in recent days demonstrates a lack of understanding and an unwillingness to listen and learn. The experiences of vulnerable groups are real, and are not to be dismissed. The lives of children should not be used as political fodder purposefully designed to divide communities.

Saskatchewan’s political parties shared their plans to address the crisis in publicly funded education during a Vote for Public Education Election Forum hosted by the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation Thursday evening.

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is delighted to announce its inclusion in the prestigious 2024 BPM Top Employers, a comprehensive roundup that highlights the best in the industry. As an impartial authority in the wealth sector, Benefits and Pensions Monitor conducted an exhaustive research study to identify and showcase the industry's top performers. In this thorough assessment, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation has emerged as one of the distinguished contributors to the industry.

A new study by University of Ottawa researchers is bolstering calls by the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation to address disturbingly high rates of workplace violence and harassment in Saskatchewan schools.

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation condemns government’s announcement of more taxpayer money being siphoned from the public system and given to private schools.

Today, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation officially launched an election platform and new ad campaign calling on voters and candidates to keep public education top of mind in the provincial and school board trustee elections this fall.

Throughout July and August, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and Food Banks of Saskatchewan partnered for a second summer of the Food to Learn campaign. Organizers are thrilled to share that the fundraising goal was surpassed for a second year, as Food to Learn helped raise over $72,000 for Saskatchewan’s 36 food banks and the people who rely on them.

Dates have been finalized for arbitration proceedings between the Teachers’ Bargaining Committee and the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee. The arbitration hearing will take place December 16 to 20 in Saskatoon.