Sask. teachers warn of ‘escalation’ of job sanctions [Video]

Saskatchewan teachers are expected to broaden their job action after the long weekend.

As teachers in the Prince Albert and North Battleford regions walk the picket lines Friday, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) says it is notifying the public and government “to expect an escalation of job sanctions” when classes resume on Feb. 26 after next week’s break from classes.

“It is alarming that our government is disregarding this overwhelming, unified message from the public. It suggests that they don’t really care about Saskatchewan’s kids or public education, and shows a level of disdain for Saskatchewan’s citizens,” STF President Samantha Becotte said in a news release.

“If government does not get serious about bargaining, they can anticipate that job action will not only continue but escalate.”

Earlier Friday morning, The teachers’ federation sent out a news release saying its bargaining committee declined an invitation to resume negotiations because the government-trustee …