Today’s provincial budget by Scott Moe failed to invest in fixing Saskatchewan public services, his health care crisis or his broken education system. Scott Moe has shown Saskatchewan people that his promises to focus on health care and affordability were not worth the paper they were printed on.
Sign the deal: CUPE leaders send strong message to Scott Moe on child care
National leadership from Canada’s largest union were in Regina today to demand that Scott Moe and the provincial government join the 11 other provinces and territories who have already signed an extension to the federal childcare funding agreement.
NDP Leader Carla Beck earns delegate support at CUPE Saskatchewan convention
Today at the CUPE Saskatchewan convention, The Leader of the Official Opposition Carla Beck brought a keynote address to delegates, who voted to formally reaffirm its affiliation to the Saskatchewan NDP for the coming year.
“We win by staying hopeful” –Fae Johnstone, Queer Momentum Executive Director and Senator Kristopher Wells echo CUPE Saskatchewan’s fight against Bill 137
CUPE Saskatchewan has been on the frontline of the fight against Bill 137, organizing community support and taking legal action to protect the rights of education workers and 2SLGBTQI+ youth.
Health Care workers deserve a raise: Bashir Jalloh addresses CUPE Convention
CUPE Health care providers are the backbone of our health care system. Without our expertise and commitment, Saskatchewan’s health care system simply could not function. But for far too long CUPE 5430 members have been ignored and disrespected.
“Every day our members face overwhelming workload and ongoing staff shortages. The chronic understaffing is leading to burnout and stress,” said Bashir Jalloh, president of CUPE 5430. “And the Sask Party government has done nothing to improve the wages or the working conditions of our members.”
The power of the union lies in our locals – Candace Rennick announces increased investment in Saskatchewan
CUPE National Secretary Treasurer Candace Rennick gave her report today to delegates in Regina. CUPE is growing and hiring more staff across Saskatchewan to better support locals in the important day to day work, while also investing in services and programs to strengthen our member engagement.
Mark Hancock delivers a message of strength through the union at the CUPE Saskatchewan convention
CUPE’s National President, Mark Hancock delivered a powerful message today to delegates at CUPE Saskatchewan’s annual convention in Regina.
“We are in a moment of fear, division and uncertainty,” said Hancock. “Not just here in Canada but all across the world. The election of Donald Trump has changed things for all of us. We can’t change who is in the White House, but we can choose how we respond.”
Saskatchewan Municipal workers gather to celebrate wins and strategize for the fight ahead
Municipal workers kicked off their annual meeting with a long list of gains made during the 2024 municipal elections. Municipal governments across Saskatchewan all had significant changes in Mayor and Council thanks to CUPE’s organizing and political action.
Scott Moe’s budget must give workers a raise, and fix his healthcare crisis
With Scott Moe’s provincial budget just one week away, Saskatchewan’s largest union is demanding he give hard-working public service workers a raise.
Saskatchewan failing families as Scott Moe rejects Federal Child Care Agreement
The future of $10-a-day child care in Saskatchewan is uncertain once the current agreement expires on March 31, 2026. The federal government has announced an additional $36.8 billion over five years, starting in 2026-27 but Saskatchewan is one of only two provinces who has not signed a renewal agreement.