Classes cancelled for all Horizon schools on January 16 in light of STF announcement

The Horizon School Division has responded to the recent announcement from the Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation. 

“The STF and the Government of Saskatchewan, through the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee, have been working to negotiate a new collective agreement. Horizon School Division’s Board of Education and Director’s office respect STF members’ rights to engage in the processes that are involved in reaching a collective agreement,” stated Kevin Garinger, Director of Education for the Horizon School Division in a release on January 11. 

Despite ongoing talks and a recent review by an independent conciliation board, the Provincial Government and the STF have reached an impasse in their negotiations. On January 11, the STF declared a province-wide strike to be held on January 16.

“All STF members, including speech-language pathologists, psychologists, learning coaches, coordinators, teachers, vice principals, and principals, will withdraw professional and voluntary services for the entire day," stated the Division in a release. "As such, regular classes, transportation, and extracurricular activities shall be cancelled for all Horizon schools on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Students are required to refrain from coming to school on this day.”