SASKATOON — The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation says the absence of a new bargaining mandate for the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee has resulted in the Teachers’ Bargaining Committee declining an invitation to resume negotiations.
“The GTBC asked the TBC back to the bargaining table either today or next week. The TBC indicated it is always ready to negotiate and meet at any time and asked if the GTBC had a renewed mandate. The GTBC stated it did not have a renewed mandate; therefore, the TBC has declined this invitation. The TBC reiterated that it is prepared to return to the table at any time but expect the GTBC to have authority to negotiate on all issues of importance to teachers and Saskatchewan families,” says STF President Samantha Becotte.
The STF wants to discuss issues such as class size and complexity.
The STF is also notifying the public and government to expect an escalation of job sanctions after classes resume on Feb. 26, after the February break. Teachers will provide a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any further job action, says the STF.
