STF President Samantha Becotte says job action is an option, but getting a fair deal for teachers is the first priority. (Daniel Reech/ 980 CJME file photo)

By CJME News Staff

Conciliation report says teachers can negotiate class complexity: STF

Jan 9, 2024 | 10:13 AM

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) is hoping it’s one step closer to reaching a deal with the provincial government after a conciliation report on the collective bargaining.

In October, teachers voted overwhelmingly in favour of sanctions after the STF declared an impasse in negotiations.

STF president Samantha Becotte said the report acknowledged that teachers have the right to negotiate class complexity, but it did not label it as an official recommendation.

“The board agrees (with) what teachers have been saying for the last 10 years: They have a right to negotiate their working conditions,” Becotte said.

She added that teachers in Quebec and Ontario have reached tentative agreements that include class size and complexity.

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“There are some items, because we were so far apart within our two positions on the bargaining team, that (the conciliators) weren’t able to provide a recommendation for,” said Becotte.

Some of the items that were not recommended were substitute teacher working conditions, principal and vice-principal allowances and conditions of employment.

Teachers are to give 48 hours’ notice if job sanctions come into effect.