A number of unions are coming together to take action against the Saskatchewan government and its ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights.’

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) and Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) are voicing their concerns on how Bill 137 was passed and the speed with which it was introduced. On Monday they announced their joint application to intervene in the Court of Appeal case concerning Bill 137.

“I wish I didn’t have to say this, but CUPE has filed to intervene in the Court of Appeal case regarding Bill 137 — to help protect the Charter rights of Saskatchewan children and workers,” CUPE Saskatchewan president Kent Peterson said in a news release.

“It shouldn’t have to come to this, but unfortunately here we are.”