A Right to Strike: 10 Years After SFL v. Government of Saskatchewan

Ten years ago, an historic Supreme Court of Canada ruling provided to workers a right to strike. This battle began here in Saskatchewan. Join us in a conversation with labour leaders – past and present – to discuss the importance of this legal victory, and what it means in the troubled times we find ourselves in now. 

Show Details:
A Right to Strike: 10 Years After SFL v. Government of Saskatchewan
Date: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Doors: 6:00PM
Show: 7:00PM
Tickets: Free

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Panelists:

Barb Byers (past president of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour & Exec VP of the Canadian Labour Congress) 

Barb Cape (president of SEIU West Saskatchewan) 

Rick Engel (co-counsel on behalf of the SFL & other unions at the Supreme Court of Canada)

Larry Hubich (past president of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour) 

Jeff Sweet (Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Building Trades)