Sask. resists paid sick leave on National Day of Mourning for workers The NDP called on Scott Moe to follow Doug Ford s example, but Saskatchewan s labour minister raised worries that business remains fragile.
Author of the article: Arthur White-Crummey
Publishing date: Apr 28, 2021 • April 28, 2021 • 3 minute read • Flags were at half-mast at the Legislative Building on April 28, 2021 to recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured on the job. Last year, 34 workers in Saskatchewan died as a result of a workplace injury or a disease they contracted while at work. Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post
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During question period, NDP Leader Ryan Meili read out the names of Saskatchewan workers who’ve died or become gravely ill while infected with COVID-19. He said they shouldn’t have to put themselves at risk to do their jobs, nor should they face financial pressure to go to work when they feel ill.
The head of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour says paid sick days mandated by the provincial government would slow the spread of COVID-19 and decrease the number of outbreaks in workplaces around Saskatchewan.
By Drew Postey
Apr 6, 2021 2:43 PM
Reaction is beginning to come in from around Saskatchewan after Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer announced the 2021/22 provincial budget Tuesday afternoon.
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Job creation and a step toward economic recovery are two key takeaways from the 2021-22 Saskatchewan budget for the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association.
The announcement on Tuesday from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways has $830 million, including $520 in capital, earmarked for dozens of projects throughout the province.
Many of these projects are multi-year initiatives that will enhance safety on Saskatchewan highways and ensure efficiency in the movement of products and services to and from rural and urban communities.
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The Saskatchewan government will spend its way out of the pandemic on big items like highways and construction.
That creates jobs and will lead to economic recovery, according to the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association.
“In a time when our provincial economy is sluggish, our industry is thankful for the provincial government’s continuation of spending in our sector,” association president Shantel Lipp said in a release. “We believe our industry is one that will lead us to economic stability and future growth.”
This is the third year of the Saskatchewan government’s five-year, $100-million commitment to enhancing highway safety across the province. This construction season will see $22 million dedicated to increased safety at five major intersections in southern and central Saskatchewan.
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