Sask. teachers announce full-day, rotating strikes

Teachers across Saskatchewan will walk off the job in a series of rotating one-day strikes.

Teachers across Saskatchewan will walk off the job in a series of rotating one-day strikes.

"This does not have to be this way. They don't want to be taking these actions. (But) teachers cannot continue working without knowing that they will have adequate supports to meet their student's learning needs," said Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) president Samantha Becotte while announcing the first batch of walk-offs.

On Thursday, teachers in cities including Moose Jaw, Prince Albert and North Battleford, and many towns throughout the province will hit the picket line. 

According to the STF, the following divisions will be affected by the Feb. 1 strike:

The STF said the strike will include Distance Learning Centre teachers and French-language schools in the affected areas

Becotte would not say when another rotating strike might occur.

"Any further action requires the 48-hour notice that we are legislated to provide. So if there is another announcement you'll be provided with that notice time and in terms of these, we have a long-term plan and a short-term plan. Our goal is to get a negotiated agreement. Like I said, we do not want to be taking these actions," Becotte said.