"This is a backroom deal,” countered Regina School Board trustee Ted Jaleta shortly after the announcement was made public Friday morning. “We didn’t have any consultation.”
Ever heard the saying ‘imitation is the sincerest form of flattery’?
I guess I should be honoured the Minister sees the success of our communications… too bad it has less to do with the photo/video and more about honest and transparent message.
While the President of the STF makes her video from inside the actual bargaining room in Saskatoon, as they wait for the Govt Committee who never returned, the lying Minister of Education makes a video from his office in Regina lying that his people are at the table.
A fair deal for teachers means both sides need to be willing to negotiate at the bargaining table.
The government is there.
The teachers’ union is not.
See the most recent update on bargaining from Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill.
📢 NEWS RELEASE: Gov't-Trustee Bargaining Committee Walks Away From Bargaining Table
This afternoon, the provincial government advised they would not be returning to bargain. An impasse has been reached and sanctions will be reinstated Friday.
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Improving class composition = improving learning conditions for students.
This is why Saskatchewan teachers are out on the streets today for their 2nd one-day province-wide strike.
On behalf of 365,000+ teachers across 🇨🇦, the @CTFFCE stands in solidarity with @SaskTeachersFed!
The minister wants to make this all about salary, but there’s so much more to it than that.
The bigger issue is class size and complexity for ALL teachers, which he refuses to discuss. (1/2)
Since May, the Moe government has refused to work with us and bargain in good faith. Unless government changes course, teachers will be left with no choice but to take job action.
Help us stop the clock and get government to the table ready to find solutions. 🕑
Since yesterday, over 3000 of you emailed education minister @jeremycockrill to let him know Sask students deserve better. This is a great start, but we need you to keep up the pressure and stop the clock.
If you haven’t already, email him using our form: https://t.co/fEe7F56p1u
Earlier today, Regina Public Schools sent out an email and a text to all school families. A copy of the letter is below. Please note that our website is currently experiencing technical difficulties. Thanks for your understanding!
We are disappointed to learn that the premier plans to use the notwithstanding clause for his government’s parental inclusion and consent policy, after a recent judicial injunction was given. (1/3)
Special night for Team White in the JR Green & White World Series. The game featured two solid arms from the 15UAAA @thespbl this year. Johnson Vs Vierling. Both pitchers threw very well. When the dust settled, Team White prevailed with a 1-0 victory in front of a solid crowd!
Team White forces game five in the Green & White World Series Jr Division. Reid Zacharias struck out twelve batters in 5 1/3 innings to lead his team to a 4-0 victory in front of a couple hundred people in attendance tonight. Game five is on Thursday, 5 pm at Currie Field!
📣 NEWS RELEASE 📣
Without meaningful consultation from experts in the education sector, the government has introduced a policy driven by political ideology, which will harm 2SLGBTQIA+ students.
Read more: https://t.co/fom62TXGnC
The new parental inclusion and consent policies are dangerous and a threat to the safety and well-being of students.
The Federation is calling on the government to reverse this policy decision and engage in meaningful consultation with its sector partners and expert teachers.
Due to a water main break, all classes at Mclurg School are cancelled and the school is closed for the day. More details about @mclurgmustangs will be shared once available.
A Second World War veteran living in Regina is celebrating a historic milestone. On Friday, dozens of residents at the Renaissance Retirement Residence celebrated the 100th birthday of Norman Johnson.
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