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.”

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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.”

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