After reviewing Scott Moe’s throne speech, CUPE Saskatchewan is alarmed that the government has no plans to strengthen public services, fix schools, end the health care crisis, or give workers a raise.
Building Schools Faster Act does nothing to fix schools faster, including one at risk of closing in Moe’s backyard
The union representing over 7,000 education support workers across Saskatchewan is calling out the Sask. Party government for neglecting crumbling infrastructure in its Building Schools Faster Act.
CUPE education workers call for stronger protections in schools during National School Safety Week
During National School Safety Week, the CUPE Saskatchewan Education Workers’ Steering Committee (EWSC) is calling for stronger protections to keep both students and staff safe in schools.
CUPE 59 condemns City of Saskatoon’s plan to contract out Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is condemning the City of Saskatoon’s plan to transfer control of the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre to a third-party group following renovations.
The clock is ticking on affordable child care
The future of affordable child care in Saskatchewan is in jeopardy.
Today, CUPE, the Official Opposition, and Child Care Now Saskatchewan hosted a press conference to sound the alarm and call on the provincial government to immediately renew the $10 a day child care deal.
Saskatchewan education workers launch province-wide survey on impact of education cuts
CUPE Saskatchewan’s Education Workers Steering Committee (EWSC) is calling on the public to speak up about the impact that years of government underfunding has had on schools. The EWSC has launched a province-wide survey to hear directly from those affected by the cuts – education support workers, teachers, administrators, and parents.
Saskatchewan’s largest union launches new campaign to profile public service workers
CUPE Saskatchewan is launching a new province-wide multimedia campaign to profile CUPE public service workers. The Your Neighbour. Your Community. campaign highlights the human side of CUPE members that provide services across Saskatchewan.
CUPE sounds alarm over executive raises while frontline health care workers are denied a fair deal
CUPE held a press conference to condemn double-digit salary increases given to senior Saskatchewan Health Authority, SHA, executives while frontline health care workers represented by CUPE 5430 have gone nearly three and a half years without a wage increase.
Estevan health care workers bring concerns to local health minister
This week, CUPE 5430 Region 4 health care workers met with the MLA for Estevan-Big Muddy Lori Carr to discuss the challenges facing frontline workers. Carr is also the Government House Leader and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health. Several frontline health care workers attended the meeting and shared their experiences with Carr.
New CUPE members at Phoenix Residential Society sign first collective agreement
CUPE 5545, representing over 40 workers at Phoenix Residential Society in Regina, signed their first collective agreement this week.