ANOTHER MONTH OF RECORD EARNINGS FOR SASKATCHEWAN WORKERS

A 5.1 per cent year-over-year jump has led to another all-time record for Saskatchewan wage-earners.

On average, Saskatchewan workers earned $844.63 per week in July - the highest ever for Saskatchewan and the third highest in Canada after Alberta ($992.26) and Ontario ($886.90).

"Our province's economic performance is clearly benefiting workers," Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris said. "Average earnings are increasing much more rapidly than inflation, meaning workers' real buying power is increasing."

Saskatchewan's year-over-year earnings increase of 5.1 per cent compares to a 0.8 per cent increase in the province's Consumer Price Index for the same month, meaning Saskatchewan workers saw a 4.3 per cent "real earnings" increase year-over-year.

"Looking forward, employment prospects remain strong for Saskatchewan people," Norris said. "With more than 6,700 jobs available on www.saskjobs.ca, opportunities are available in every corner of the province."

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For more information, contact:

Christopher Jones-Bonk
Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration
Regina
Phone: 306-798-3106
Email: chris.jones-bonk@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-531-4904