Saskatchewan’s labour relations laws ensure employees have the right to bargain collectively with their employer through a trade union of their own choosing. The legislation describes how a trade union becomes certified to represent employees in a workplace and defines the rights and obligations of trade unions, employees and employers in the collective bargaining process.

The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board is an independent and impartial tribunal established under The Trade Union Act to hear and determine cases under the Act and other related labour relations legislation. It is responsible for processing applications, hearing applications, setting out rules of procedure and determining the interpretation and application of labour relations legislation.

The Trade Union Act encourages collective bargaining as a method of resolving workplace issues between employees and employers. The Board also assists unions and employers in developing healthy and productive labour relations by encouraging discussion, sharing of information, and joint problem solving.

I hope that you find our Website to be a useful tool. Your feedback is welcomed. Please email the Board at kelly.miner@gov.sk.ca.