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The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is the largest union in Saskatchewan, representing over 29,000 members who work at health care facilities, school boards, municipalities, universities, libraries, community-based organizations and various boards and agencies.

FACT SHEET | CUPE in Saskatchewan

OLD CHALLENGES. NEW FOCUS 2012 ________________________________________________________

In Saskatchewan, there are over 175 CUPE Locals which are directly chartered to the national union and the majority of these Locals are affiliated with the CUPE Saskatchewan Division.

CUPE Saskatchewan is the policy arm of the Union. We work to bring attention to the issues that affect our province's public services which make our communities great places to live, and we defend our dedicated members who put themselves on the front line everyday to deliver the services we count on as citizens.

At CUPE Saskatchewan, we also partner with other unions, employee associations and community groups to build strong communities and make Saskatchewan an even better place to live, work and raise our families.

Formed in 1963, CUPE Saskatchewan has been at the forefront of defending public services and resisting privatization, cuts or legislative changes that erode public services and, in doing so, our quality of life as citizens of Saskatchewan.

Our 29, 000 members live and work in the province and also contribute to our communities through volunteerism, donations and actively standing up for fairness, better working conditions and accountable democracy.

In this past year alone, CUPE Saskatchewan has donated $40, 000 to provide families with flood relief, made a significant contribution to help realize the construction of Station 20 West in Saskatoon, and have made countless donations-large and small-to events, community groups and promoting the work of community building. In 2012, we look forward to continuing our work to celebrate the value of public services and enhance our volunteerism, sponsorship commitments and donations that make a difference in our communities across Saskatchewan.

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WORKPLACE PROBLEM OR QUESTION ABOUT YOUR COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT?

Union representatives are available to help you.

Regina area call 525.5874
Saskatoon area call 382.8262
Prince Albert area call 922.3895

If you are a CUPE member in Saskatchewan, you are a member of a Local. This Local will have a charter number.

If you have a question about your collective agreement, the bargaining process for a new collective agreement, workplace problems you would like to discuss, or would like advice from your union representative--your Local or a CUPE regional office (localted in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert) can help.

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Tom Graham, President of CUPE Saskatchewan.

Graham was re-elected at the 47th Annual Convention and has served as President of CUPE Saskatchewan since 1998. The President of CUPE Saskatchewan serves as the chief spokesperson and representative. Click here for official photo.

A 16-member executive is elected to carry out the resolutions passed at the annual convention and present the union's positions to government and the media.

Nine standing committees advise the CUPE Saskatchewan executive on a variety of issues and develop action programs and educational conferences for the membership.

CUPE Saskatchewan holds an annual convention.

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