Delivery Drivers Stop Work in Saskatoon

May 12, 2026, 00:55
CanadaSociety

Introduction

More than 120 delivery drivers in Saskatoon stopped working. They work for a company called Dragonfly. They want better pay and more safety.

Main Body

The drivers say they make very little money. They pay for their own gas and car repairs. Some drivers make less than the minimum wage. Work is very hard. Drivers do not have time to go to the bathroom. They work in cold winter weather. Some drivers got hurt, but the boss told them to keep working. A labor group wants to change the law. They want the law to protect these workers. Dragonfly says they are not the boss of the drivers. They say other small companies pay the drivers.

Conclusion

The drivers will work again when Dragonfly talks to them about these problems.

Learning

💡 The 'Want' Pattern

In this story, people have goals. To say what you need or desire, use Want + [Thing] or Want + To [Action].

1. Want + Thing (Noun)

  • "They want better pay."
  • "They want more safety."
  • "They want the law."

2. Want + To (Verb)

  • "They want to change the law."
  • "They want to protect workers."

🛠️ Quick Word Swap

Notice how the story describes a bad situation. You can use these A2 words to describe a job:

  • Hard →\rightarrow Not easy (The work is very hard).
  • Little →\rightarrow Not much money (They make very little money).
  • Hurt →\rightarrow Injured/Pain (Some drivers got hurt).

❄️ The 'In' Rule

We use in for weather and seasons:

  • in cold weather\text{in cold weather}
  • in winter\text{in winter}

Vocabulary Learning

delivery
the act of sending or transporting goods to a destination
Example:I received a delivery of groceries today.
drivers
people who operate a vehicle to transport goods or people
Example:The drivers left early to avoid traffic.
company
a business organization that sells goods or services
Example:She works for a tech company in the city.
pay
money received for work
Example:They hope to get better pay for their hard work.
safety
protection from danger or injury
Example:The company must improve safety for its workers.
minimum
the lowest amount or level
Example:The job pays the minimum wage.
labor
work, especially physical work
Example:Labor groups are organizing protests.
law
a rule made by a government
Example:New law will protect workers' rights.
protect
keep safe from harm
Example:The law should protect all employees.
workers
people who do a job or labor
Example:The workers are demanding better conditions.