A judge is deciding Monday whether changes to Saskatchewan's essential services law and unionization rules are unconstitutional.
The decision by a Court of Queen's Bench judge in Regina is scheduled to be released Monday.
A court dispute concerns two labour bills that were introduced in the legislature shortly after the Saskatchewan Party formed the government in 2007.
Bill 5, the Public Service Essential Services Act, has the effect of preventing some public sector employees from going on strike if they're deemed essential.
Bill 6, amendments to the Trade Union Act, ended the practice of automatic union certification in cases where a majority of employees sign union cards.
During a trial last year, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and more than two dozen unions argued that the legislation, which was passed in 2008, infringes on the rights of people to form unions and bargain collectively with their employers.
Lawyers representing the government argued the legislation was reasonable and does not infringe on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
It's believed to be the first time in Canada an essential services law has been taken to court on a charter challenge.
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