SASKATOON — The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation has decided to enter binding arbitration for wages and class complexity-accountability framework issues.
This decision follows member consultations and means the work-to-rule sanction will end Friday at 4 p.m.
STF President Samantha Becotte noted that teachers believe arbitration is the best way to address class complexity and provide stability.
The Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee has agreed to include class complexity in the arbitration.
Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill issued a statement, saying “Binding arbitration will provide predictability in the lives of students, families, and teachers as the school year comes to an end, all while allowing for a path to the finalization of a new provincial collective agreement.”
An arbitrator will be appointed soon, with the hearing expected to take a few days.
