Bi-Level Structure
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is a bi-level organization, providing teachers with a voice, programs and services at both the provincial and local levels. In this governance structure the provincial organization and 26 local associations work together to fulfill the legislated mandate of the STF to serve teachers and the public. STF members, as constituted by The Teachers' Federation Act, 2006, must belong to both the provincial organization and a local association.
The provincial organization:
- Develops and implements policies, programs and services to meet the needs of all teachers in the province.
- Is authorized by legislation to act as the collective voice of Saskatchewan teachers.
- Bargains collectively on behalf of all teachers for salaries and benefits.
- Supports the professional growth of teachers.
- Actively maintains relationships with the provincial government, other major educational organizations in the province, and teachers’ organizations in Canada and other countries.
- Provides effective organizational communications and research at the provincial level.
Local associations:
- Develop and implement policies and programs to meet the local needs of its members.
- Express the needs and perspectives of its members to those within the jurisdiction of the local and to the provincial organization.
- Bargains collectively on behalf of its members for better working conditions.
- Supports the professional growth of teachers.
- Actively maintain relationships with the board of education, central office staff, school community council and other community groups.
- Provides effective organization communications within the local.