Description: For the first time in the province’s history, Saskatchewan teachers held a one-day walkout. They have been without a contract since August.

Source: The Toronto Star

Date: 05/05/2011

Link: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/986293–saskatchewan-teachers-walk-out-over-contract-disputes

Related links:

• Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation
• STF bargaining site
• Saskatchewan Ministry of Education
• Saskatchewan School Boards Association
• The government-trustee bargaining committee site
• CBC story
• Globe and Mail story

Questions for discussion:

Review the related links above and answer the following questions:

• What is the main issue in this dispute?
• How far apart are the two sides?
• Why do you think it is taking so long to reach a contract?
• What arguments are the two sides using to gain public support in this dispute?
• What do you think might happen next in this dispute?