News
May 9, 2024
Saskatchewan Teachers Overwhelmingly Reject Government’s Final Offer
News Release
In resounding fashion, the teachers of Saskatchewan have voted against the final offer put forward by the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee for a provincial collective bargaining agreement. Ninety percent of voters opposed the GTBC’s final offer, with 92.2 percent of Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation members casting a vote over a two-day period on May 8 and 9.
April 25, 2024
Saskatchewan Teachers Celebrate Arbos Award Recipients
News Release
Through the 2024 Arbos awards, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is celebrating three individuals for the scope, impact and significance of their contributions to public education and the teaching profession. Gerry Craswell, Fay Humbert and Derek Hyland are this year’s recipients of the Arbos awards, the highest honour the Federation can bestow upon a teacher or individual working in education.
April 24, 2024
Resilience in Stressful Times
Pension & Benefits
Keep in mind that stress doesn’t always get better on its own. You may have to actively work on it, especially if the stress you have been facing is prolonged or intense. The following stress management techniques may help:
National Pharmacare Coming Soon
Pension & Benefits
On February 29, 2024, the federal government introduced Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act, to Parliament. It lays out the principles for the first phase of a national universal pharmacare in Canada. This is not in place yet, but we’d like to tell you what we know about it so far.
STF Optional Life Insurance (Portaplan) Term Life Insurance – An Affordable, Flexible Alternative to Mortgage Insurance
Pension & Benefits
Are you buying a new home or renewing your mortgage? If so, Portaplan may be an affordable alternative to purchasing mortgage insurance from your financial institution. Coverage is available in units of $20,000 up to a maximum of $400,000 (20 units).
Has Your Student Completed Their Education Program?
Pension & Benefits
Once your child completes their post-secondary education program, they are no longer eligible for benefits.
Temporary Contracts Ending June 30
Pension & Benefits
No Health Coverage Over Summer
If you’re on a temporary contract ending June 30, it’s important to know that your health plan benefits end at midnight on that date.
Resigning? Here’s What You Need to Do
Pension & Benefits
Whether you’re resigning because you’re changing school divisions, retiring, or just taking a break, you must notify the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation before your contract ends.
April 17, 2024
Media Advisory: Availability With STF President Tomorrow
Media Advisory
Media are invited to join a virtual media availability tomorrow morning with Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation President Samantha Becotte. Becotte will provide an update on negotiations between teachers and the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee. After two days of difficult negotiations, the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee has presented its final offer.
April 12, 2024
Teachers to Resume Negotiations for New Collective Agreement
News Release
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation will resume bargaining for a new provincial collective agreement. The decision is a result of ongoing discussions with government that have addressed teachers’ concerns regarding the accountability of funding to address class size and complexity.