Strike would be first test of new bill: Norris

Regina Leader-Post, May 13, 2008 Regina - The Saskatchewan Party government's essential services legislation - poised to pass Wednesday - would be tested if nurses go on strike later this week, the government confirmed Monday. The employer's essential services list would dictate the services and staffing levels required to be maintained if workers went on the picket line right away, while the union could apply to the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board to contest the number of required employees. ... Strike