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April 3, 2025
Saskatchewan Teachers Sign New Agreement
News Release
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and representatives of the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee officially signed a new Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement on Thursday, April 3. The signing of the Agreement brings nearly two years of bargaining, which included the most teacher job action in Saskatchewan’s history, to a close.

March 28, 2025
Binding Arbitration Board Delivers Historic Decision on Class Complexity
Sask Bulletin
The March 4 decision of the Arbitration Board is historic. It marks the beginning of a new opportunity to improve and protect teachers’ working conditions and students’ learning conditions. The Board’s decision to include class complexity provisions in the Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement settles any debate about whether class complexity can be negotiated provincially and the provisions be built upon in future rounds of bargaining.

Beyond the City: The Value of Rural Teaching Internships
Sask Bulletin
“The one thing that brought me to Carlyle was to get a job, but the thing that made me stay here was the community, the kids, and the ability to watch them grow through their lives.”

One-on-One with Saskatchewan Education Minister Everett Hindley
Sask Bulletin
“I’m looking forward to working with teachers to see how we can address some of these issues when it comes to some of the challenges they face, whether it’s working conditions, the size and the complexity of classrooms, issues around violence and aggression that are growing in schools, and concerns around prep time. I’m looking forward to being able to collaborate with teachers to find some solutions.”

STF Welcomes New Executive Director Angela Banda
Sask Bulletin
“I am prepared – we are prepared – to take a stand on behalf of teachers.”

Historical Context: Balcarres Teacher Recognized With National Teaching Award
Sask Bulletin
History lives with and within Michele Schwab’s students at Balcarres Community School.

When Teachers Lead, Students Succeed: McDowell Foundation Campaign Supports Teacher-Led Research
Sask Bulletin
“It has transformed my outlook on teacher professional development because I see the power of educators learning from other educators – we don’t always have to seek out experts because there is so much to learn from the lived experiences of other educators in your province.”

STF Learning: A New Hub for Teacher Resources on Social Media
Sask Bulletin
Find all your resources in one spot.

Collective Wisdom – The Power of Teacher Activism
Sask Bulletin
“A lot of teachers might feel that we don’t have a lot of power or influence, but in fact we’re very impactful political actors.”

March 24, 2025
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation Bulletin Special Edition Budget 2025-26
Sask Bulletin
The Government of Saskatchewan’s 2025-26 provincial budget is a step toward addressing the underfunding of public schools, but work must still be done to ensure the best outcomes for students. Read more about the impact of the recently announced budget on education in the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation Bulletin Special Edition.
