The lead singer of one of the biggest rock acts of the 1980s is pleased the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation used their hit song at a recent event.
Last week, the union blasted Twisted Sister's "We're Not Going to Take It" after revealing the results of a vote where 95 percent of participating members authorized potential job action, including a strike. The vote saw 90 per cent of STF members participate, according to the union.
"Love this use of @TwistedSisterNY We're Not Gonna Take It," Dee Snider wrote on X after another user on the platform pointed out the federation had used the song.
"Teachers [deserve] more respect, more money, and more assets. They are doing some of the most important work in the world!"
- Get the CTV News app for local news alerts and top stories
When the song played at the STF event, its lyrics were projected with the well-known line "No, we ain't gonna take it" changed to say "Moe, we ain't gonna take it" — referencing Saskatchewan's premier Scott Moe.
The STF sanctions vote was held amid stalled contract talks with the provincial government. There is no firm timeline for when job action might occur.
The two sides are expected to return to the bargaining table with the assistance of a union-requested conciliator.
The province has offered a seven per cent salary increase that would phase in over three years.
However, the union says the government is refusing to negotiate on other issues such as class size and complexity.
