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VOLUME 20, NUMBER 29
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
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Labour legislation to see amendments
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– Sask. consultations slated The Government of Saskatchewan is proposing to modernize, simplify and amalgamate labour legislation as well as explore the creation of a Saskatchewan Employment Code. “Labour legislation has a significant impact on most people in the province,” says Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan. “It needs to be easy to understand and effectively address the needs of employers and employees. Consultations play a key role in the development of this new labour legislation which will help provide context and a balanced approach to our work. We have prepared a discussion paper that includes questions on a range of issues to assist stakeholders in developing feedback and to initiate discussion.” The intent of the review is to: (1) restructure and re-organize the legis-
lation so it is easier to use and understand; (2) eliminate inconsistencies to reduce confusion; and (3) clarify which legislation applies in particular situations. Some of the topics under consideration are: essential services legislation, union financial disclosure, notice requirements, collection of employees’ wages after business closure, variable hours of work to meet needs of both employers and employees, and indexation of the minimum wage. Stakeholders and interested parties are encouraged to send written input to: Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, 300 - 1870 Albert Street, Regina, SK S4P 4W1 or submit electronically to: labourlegislationLRWS@gov.sk.ca. To view the discussion paper, visit www.lrws.gov.sk.ca/ modernizing-legislation.
Province invests in midwifery
YORKTON MINOR FOOTBALL (YMF) offered a football lineman camp at the Gallagher Centre Flexihall recently in conjunction with the annual Football Night in Saskatchewan festivities. The clinic, conducted by YMF coaches and visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders players, offered youngsters a chance to meet their football heros as well as receive some timely tips on the game. Pictured (Above/below/ at right/left) is one of the drills run by Marcel Porte, coach of the Yorkton Peewee and Yorkton Gridders during the camp.
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As the world celebrates the International Day of the Midwife today – May 5 – the Government of Saskatchewan has announced an investment of $500,000 to ensure more women have better access to midwifery services. The funding will be used to provide additional resources over the next year to support
expansion of midwifery services in the province. The Ministry of Health will work closely with the regional health authorities to determine how to best allocate these resources. “Putting patients first is a priority for our government and the midwifery model of care is an excellent example of a patient-centred service,”
says Health Minister Don McMorris. “Health regions are able to make publicly-funded midwifery services a part of the overall maternal and infant health services available to families.” The province currently provides funding of $1.7 million annually for midwifery services. Continued on Page 3.
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