Statements Wednesday evening from the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee confirm the two sides have reached a tentative deal.The deal, which came after two days of recent negotiations, includes a three-year agreement with salary increases of 3% in year one; 3% in year two; and 2% in year three with retroactive pay to September 2023. The offer also includes a reference to the accountability framework in relation to a Memorandum of Understanding among the three parties.In a statement, Don Hoium, Chair of the GTBC, said the committee feels this is a fair and reasonable agreement that will benefit Saskatchewan students, teachers, and families.The Teachers’ Bargaining Committee, along with the STF Executive, has decided to bring the final offer to STF members for a vote..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Statements Wednesday evening from the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee confirm the two sides have reached a tentative deal.The deal, which came after two days of recent negotiations, includes a three-year agreement with salary increases of 3% in year one; 3% in year two; and 2% in year three with retroactive pay to September 2023. The offer also includes a reference to the accountability framework in relation to a Memorandum of Understanding among the three parties.In a statement, Don Hoium, Chair of the GTBC, said the committee feels this is a fair and reasonable agreement that will benefit Saskatchewan students, teachers, and families.The Teachers’ Bargaining Committee, along with the STF Executive, has decided to bring the final offer to STF members for a vote..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.