Samantha Becotte

Thanks to everyone who has followed along or engaged in respectful conversation on this platform. You can follow me on Instagram or BSky @STFPresident for updates on what’s happening in public education.

🚨 Athletic Directors 🚨 The SHSAA office will be offering a webinar for new ADs (or experienced ADs that would like a refresher). Details: 🗓 Sept. 8, 2025 ⏰3:30-4:30pm 💻 Zoom 📝Sign up at shsaa.ca

I’ll give government credit for the first three initiatives listed… but let’s all check our notes on the commitment to hire an additional 500 teachers. This was an arbitrated decision that would have never become reality without teachers’ collective action.

@ETFOeducators Congratulations David!

It's official! The #ETFOAM2025 delegates have elected David Mastin as the incoming President of our union for a two-year term. Prior to this election, Mastin served as the First Vice-President. Read a bit about him at etfo.ca/about-us/who-w… #onpoli #onted

Great meeting with SFL President Lori Johb today. We discussed opportunities to work together toward our organizations’ common goals of strengthening public services and protecting workers’ rights. When we are united, we achieve more. #Solidarity

The @CTFFCE is pleased that the SK Court of Appeal has ruled in CTF/FCE is pleased that the SK Court of Appeal has ruled in in support of the right to have the courts determine whether Charter rights of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community 🏳️🌈 have been violated. We were proud to join @cupenat and @SKFedLabour in coalition to stand up for human rights. Thank you to @GPLLP for your commitment and excellent representation. This is a good day! * * * La @CTFFCE se réjouit que la Cour d'appel de la Saskatchewan ait statué en faveur du droit pour les tribunaux de déterminer si les droits garantis par la Charte de la communauté 2SLGBTQQIA+ 🏳️🌈 ont été violés. Nous étions fiers de nous joindre à @scfpnat et @SKFedLabour en coalition pour défendre les droits humains. Merci à @GPLLP pour son engagement et son excellente représentation. Quelle bonne nouvelle ! buff.ly/VrjzWit

💬 “Teachers remain deeply committed to their students. But if we don’t address systemic issues …attrition rates will continue to rise, and students will suffer the greatest cost of government inaction.” – Clint Johnston, @CTFFCEpresident The Spring 2025 survey underscores an ongoing crisis in teacher retention, while reaffirming that what keeps educators committed is clear: their students. 🔗 Learn more: ctf-fce.ca/take-action/pa… (2/3)

It was an honour to represent @SaskTeachersFed along with Angela, Amy, Peggy and Whitney at the @CTFFCE AGM. Our strength is our solidarity. It is through our national collectivity that we will be successful in the fight for teachers and public education.

As the school year comes to a close, I want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer. Thank you to this year’s superannuating teachers for your service to SK youth and your support to colleagues. Congratulations to the thousands of graduating students across the province!

@shsaasport Congrats @NealBoutin!!

Congratulations to Neal Boutin for winning the 2025 SHSAA Service Award on behalf of the South West District.   This award honours people who have provided outstanding leadership, service, and the promotion of high school athletics in the district.

@shsaasport Congratulations!

Congratulations to Lance Morrison for winning the 2025 SHSAA Merit Award.  Lance teaches at Dinsmore Composite School and is a member of the West Central District. The Merit Award is the highest honour bestowed by the SHSAA. youtu.be/Jg-3-AzUhQU?fe…

For decades, Canada’s unions fought for anti-scab legislation. As of June 20, workers will finally be protected from replacement during strikes and lockouts. Yesterday, we celebrated that victory with the workers and leaders who helped make it real. What a proud moment✊ #canlab

@RcstaYQR Congratulations!

At the RCSTA Annual General Meeting on May 27, 2025, the following individuals were elected to serve on the RCSTA Executive, RCSTA LINC Team & as Councillors to represent you at STF Fall & Annual Meeting of Council for the 2025-2026 school year.

Postal workers, along with all workers, have the right to free and fair collective bargaining. Teachers- use the link to join me in calling on the Federal Government to halt the forced vote and engage mediators to assist in resuming negotiations.

Saskatchewan radio stations have raised over $643,000 for Red Cross wildfire relief during a one day campaign called Day of Caring.

Did you know? SMTS membership is one of the benefits of being an @SaskTeachersFed member. Teachers who join for the first time or change their selection for 2025-26 and be eligible to win a $100 gift card. stf.sk.ca/mystf/my-profi…

'An important thing to them': Musicians demonstrate against Regina Public Schools band cuts #yqr bit.ly/445xROi

SK Day of Caring – TOMORROW Radio stations across SK are uniting for a Radiothon supporting families displaced by the wildfires. All donations are matched by the federal government. 🔗 redcross.ca/SKDAYOFCARING 📱 Text RADIO to 20222 to give $10 #SKDayOfCaring @redcrosscanada

On Friday, military-gear-clad ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. SEIU Local USWW President David Huerta was assaulted, injured & detained while advocating for immigrant workers. Although released from hospital, he remains in custody. #FreeDavidEndRaids