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The head of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation says he is determined to include class size limits in its next collective agreement, and that its 13,500 members won’t be “bought off” on an issue half believe is more important than their salary.

Talks were expected to begin this week, but, according to the STF, were delayed almost a month when the government-trustee bargaining committee said it had scheduling conflicts and needed additional time to prepare its proposals.

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In an interview this week, STF president Patrick Maze said while he is prepared to give the committee the benefit of the doubt, he was nevertheless “surprised” when it cancelled the bargaining sessions with 10 days’ notice.

“We just look forward to getting back to the table in September, and hope that government is ready,” Maze said, adding that the original dates were established in May, when the STF tabled and published its opening contract proposal.