News Release Archive
Government of Saskatchewan news releases may be found at  http://www.gov.sk.ca/newsrel/ .  The releases listed on this page pertain to Saskatchewan Labour only.

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2006

  
07/31/2006 Northern Overtime Exemption - August Meetings
05/05/2006 Northern Exemption - Consultations Begin
04/27/2006 National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job
03/20/2006 Workers' Compensation Act Reviewed
03/14/2006 Important Day in History for Saskatchewan Women
03/01/2006 Saskatchewan Celebrates International Women's Day Events
02/28/2006 Minimum Wage Increases Tomorrow
02/27/2006 Increased Protection for Saskatchewan Firefighters
02/16/2006 Recommendations Made on Improving Work Opportunities
02/10/2006 Minimum Wage Board Reviewing Two Regulations (more information)
    

2005

  
12/21/2005 SaskPower Fined after Worker Injured
12/01/2005 Saskatchewan Celebrates First Ever Work & Family Balance Awards
11/28/2005 Firefighters Receive Increased Protection
11/22/2005 Clarence Hoffart Consulting Ltd. Fined for Death of Worker
11/03/2005 ASL Paving Ltd. Convicted for Workplace Safety Violation
10/27/2005

Highways Department and Contractors Convicted of Occupational Health and Safety Violations
10/24/2005 Goldcorp Inc. Convicted of Occupational Health and Safety Violations
10/21/2005 New Regulations to Reduce Hollow Bore Needle Injuries
10/03/2005 Women's History Month Celebrated

09/23/2005

Ministers Responsible for Status of Women Reaffirm Commitment to Address Violence Against Women (Status of Women Canada news release)
09/02/2005 Labour Day an Opportunity to Say "Thank you"
08/29/2005 Minimum Wage Increase Set for September 1
08/19/2005 Buhler Versatile Inc. Convicted after Worker Suffers Serious Injuries 
08/10/2005 Tri-Quest Construction Ltd. Guilty of Occupational Health and Safety Violations
08/08/2005 Penn West Petroleum Pleads Guilty in Death of Worker

07/21/2005

Company Owner Convicted in Death of Worker

07/08/2005

Prosecutions Focus on Worker Fall Protection
07/05/2005 Supplier and Workers Convicted in Oilfield Death
06/22/2005 Minimum Wage Increase Announced
Report of the Minimum Wage Board
05/11/2005 Province Congratulates Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan
05/10/2005

Centennial Medal Presentations to First Nations and Métis Women
05/04/2005 Westfair Foods Convicted of Occupational Health and Safety Violation
04/28/2005 National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job
04/21/2005 Saskatchewan Workplace Safety Record Shows Improvement
04/19/2005 New Legislation Will Protect Police and Emergency Personnel
04/19/2005 Three Saskatchewan Firms Fined for Workplace Health & Safety Violations
03/28/2005 Three Saskatchewan Firms Fined for Occupational Health & Safety Violations
03/24/2005 Progress on Addressing Women's Equality Issues
03/11/2005 Radiation Health and Safety in Saskatchewan Improved
03/01/2005 Attention to Details Focus of 2005 Agricultural Safety Week
03/01/2005 International Women's Day Grants
02/18/2005 Commission Appointed to Improve New Opportunities for Part-time workers
  

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2004

  
12/03/2004 National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
11/19/2004 Whistleblower Protection Improved in Saskatchewan
11/19/2004 Amendments to the Trade Union Act Announced
10/28/2004 Province to Mandate Use of Safe Needles
10/19/2004 Construction Firm Convicted of Occupational Health & Safety Violations
10/06/2004 Sask to host next meeting of Ministers Responsible for Status of Women
10/01/2004 Ministers Responsible for Status of Women address economic security, health and pursue measures to reduce violence against women (Government of Canada news release)
09/27/2004 Firm Fined for Workplace Health & Safety Violations
09/09/2004 Minimum Wage Board Scheduling Oral Presentations
09/03/2004 Labour Day Message
09/02/2004 Damaged Gym Light Cause of Moosomin School Problem
07/07/2004 Roofing Contractor Convicted of Occupational Health & Safety Violation
06/24/2004 Workplace Health and Safety Training Gets a Boost  
06/18/2004 Saskatchewan Reviewing Minimum Wage
05/12/2004 Job Protection for Compassionate Care Leave
05/11/2004 Province Recognizes Women Entrepreneurs
04/28/2004 Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job
04/16/2004 Deputy Minister of Labour Appointed
03/12/2004 Minimum Wage Board Appointments Made
03/08/2004 "Farm Safety Makes Sense" is 2004 Agricultural Safety Week Theme
03/01/2004 International Women's Day Celebrated
02/26/2004 Calendar Features Students' Artwork
02/13/2004 Review of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
01/17/2004 Legal Guide for Saskatchewan Women Now Available
    

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2003

  
12/05/2003 National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
12/03/2003 Saskatchewan Firms Convicted of Occupational Health & Safety Violations 
11/24/2003 Firm Convicted of Occupational Health and Safety Violations
10/03/2003 Action Plan for Saskatchewan Women
09/19/2003 New Action Plan to Reduce Workplace Injuries
08/29/2003 Labour Day Message
05/26/2003 Mine Safety in Saskatchewan Improved
05/06/2003 Women Entrepreneurs Week Recognized
04/28/2003 Remembering Workers Killed and Injured on the Job
04/10/2003 Provincial Government Expands Protection for Firefighters
03/05/2003 Farm Safety Week Proclaimed
02/28/2003 Celebrating International Women's Day
02/14/2003 Saskatchewan and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Agreement  
     Summary of the agreement
02/07/2003 Saskatchewan Shares Cost of Uranium Workers Health Study
    

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2002

  
12/24/2002 Hantavirus Warning Issued
12/03/2002 New Report on Violence Against Women in Canada
11/25/2002 Calendar Features Students' Artwork
10/25/2002 Second Step of Minimum Wage Increase
08/30/2002 Labour Day Message
06/06/2002 Making Workers' Compensation Fairer
06/04/2002 Labour Standards Extended to Commercial Hog Operations
     Backgrounder - The  Labour Standards Amendment Act 2002
05/03/2002 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week is May 5-11
La Semaine nord-américaine de la sécurité et de la santé au travail (SNASST) se déroulera du 5 au 11 mai
04/26/2002 Remembering Workers Killed and Injured on the Job
03/25/2002 Workers' Compensation Report Released
03/07/2002 Minimum Wage Increases
     Minimum Wages in Canada
03/06/2002 Reducing Farming Injuries
02/04/2002 Preventing Workplace Injury and Illness
02/01/2002 Addressing Demands of Work and Family
    

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2001

  
12/31/2001 Report of The Workers' Compensation Act Committee of Review
11/22/2001 Student Artwork Recognized (Farm Safety Poster Contest)
08/31/2001 Labour Day Message
06/14/2001 Parental Leave Increased
06/11/2001 Mediator Appointed in CUPE Dispute
05/14/2001 Parental Leave to be Extended
05/14/2001 2001 Farm Safety Poster Contest
05/11/2001 Dorsey Report Recommendations to be Implemented
     Media Backgrounder
05/09/2001 Preparing Young People for Work
05/04/2001 Occupational Safety and Health: "Prevention is the Cure"
04/23/2001 Remembering Killed or Injured Workers
03/05/2001 Keeping Farms Safe
    

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2000

  
12/07/2000 Minimum Wage Board Appointments Made
11/16/2000 Students' Winning Artwork in Farm Safety Calendar
10/06/2000 Saskatchewan Youth Active in National Conference
09/01/2000 Labour Day Message
05/12/2000 Construction Amendments Introduced
05/12/2000 Work Safely for a Healthy Future
04/27/2000 Young People Focus of Day of Mourning
03/14/2000 Stability for the Construction Industry
02/28/2000 Farm Safety Week March 8-15
    

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1999

  
12/14/1999 Saskatchewan Joins Child Labour Ban
05/12/1999 Occupational Health Specialist and Clinic for Saskatchewan
05/11/1999 Occupational Safety and Health: It's Everybody's Business
10/14/1999 Initiatives For Young Workers Announced
04/28/1999 Day of Mourning for Workers Killed on the Job
04/01/1999 Compensation for Remarried Widows
03/05/1999 Upshall and Crofford Proclaim Farm Safety Week in Saskatchewan
01/22/1999 Amended Workers' Compensation Act Proclaimed
    

1998

  
12/14/1998 Appointments to Farm Health and Safety Council Announced
11/27/1998  Minimum Wage to Increase January 1
11/24/1998 Farm Safety Poster Winners Announced
09/04/1998 Labour Day Message
09/02/1998 Remember: Power Lines are Extremely Dangerous

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