Media Advisory - SFL News Conference - Monday March 29, 2010

Media Advisory

for immediate release - March 26, 2010

The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) will hold a news conference:

Monday, March 29th

11:30 a.m. – Campania Room

Delta Regina, 1919 Saskatchewan Drive

Regina, SK

Labour leaders will comment on the decision of the International Labour Organization (ILO) regarding:

· The Public Service Essential Services Act (formerly Bill 5)

· The Trade Union Amendment Act (formerly Bill 6)

· the Labour Relations Board (LRB) and

· The Trespass to Property Act (formerly Bill 43)

The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, 16 provincial unions and 5 national unions filed a complaint with the United Nations body in 2008.

The SFL represents approximately 95,000 unionized workers from 37 affiliated unions in Saskatchewan.

For more information, contact Cara Banks at (306) 533-3423 or 525-0197.