Are you interested in serving on a Standing Committee of CUPE Saskatchewan? Further your union involvement and activism – apply today!
Deadline for applications: Friday, March 27, 2015.
Graham: Saskatchewan people paying high price for government’s privatization agenda
Tom Graham, President, CUPE Saskatchewan
REGINA – “From the outright privatization of health care laundry to the aggressive expansion of public-private partnerships (P3s), Saskatchewan people are paying a high price for the provincial government’s privatization agenda.” That was the opening message from Tom Graham, President of CUPE Saskatchewan, in his remarks welcoming over 250 registered delegates and guests of CUPE Saskatchewan’s 50th Annual Convention.
“Putting people out of work, increasing costs for Saskatchewan residents, and handing over control of vital community infrastructure and services does not make a stronger province.”
“Saskatchewan people can count on CUPE to be a strong unyielding voice for the community ownership and control of public services, and pointing to the overwhelming evidence that costly P3 mistakes in other jurisdictions are not worth repeating,” concluded Graham.
The two-and-a-half day convention runs from March 4 – 6, 2015 and the full agenda is available online at www.cupe.sk.ca. Media are invited to attend, and are asked to register on-site at the Delta Hotel, Campania A.
CUPE Sister Carla Smith honoured for community service
Myra Potter, Interim CEO, United Way of Saskatoon & Area (left); Carla Smith (centre); Kelly Harrington, President, Saskatoon & District Labour Council (right)
CUPE 974 member, Carla Smith, was awarded the 2015 Labour Community Service Award at the 17th Annual Labour Community Service Award Dinner held on February 6, 2015 in Saskatoon. Sponsored by the Saskatoon and District Labour Council and the United Way of Saskatoon, the Labour Community Service Award honours a union member who has demonstrated outstanding service and dedication to the community through volunteer work.
Keep Saskatchewan Public – Activist Training Conference: April 20 – 21, 2015
Saskatchewan has lost public services to privatization, and many more are under threat.
Privatization increases costs, hands over control to for-profit corporations at the expense of Saskatchewan people, and threatens good jobs in our communities.
It’s time we all got more active and talk with our neighbours, friends and family members about the impact of privatizing our public services – before it is too late.
Each and every one of us can help protect public services from privatization.
Register today for the Keep Saskatchewan Public – Activist Training Conference.
Graham: Supreme Court decision on Saskatchewan’s unconstitutional legislation no joke
Tom Graham, President of CUPE Saskatchewan
“The Supreme Court of Canada ruling that determined the provincial government’s essential services legislation to be unconstitutional and severely infringing on the rights of workers is no joke,” wrote Tom Graham in a letter to the editor responding to the Premier’s twitter post last week making light of the recent decision.
“While Premier Wall chooses to joke, The Canadian Union of Public Employees stands prepared to seriously discuss public safety and workers’ rights.”
CUPE Saskatchewan applauds Supreme Court decision restoring balance to collective bargaining; calls for more consultation
Tom Graham, President of CUPE Saskatchewan
REGINA – CUPE Saskatchewan applauds the historic Supreme Court of Canada decision handed down today which recognizes the constitutional right of public sector workers to go on strike and has determined the Saskatchewan Party Government’s essential services legislation to be unconstitutional.
“We are very pleased that Canada’s highest court has ruled to restore balance to collective bargaining by recognizing that the right to take strike action, if necessary, is critical to maintain balance during collective bargaining,” said Tom Graham, President of CUPE Saskatchewan.
Under 30 Workers Pub & Learn: February 23, 2015
Join the young workers pub and learn on Monday, February 23, 2015!
If you are under 30 and want to understand more about your future pension, join the CUPE Saskatchewan Young Workers’ Committee for a free pub and learn.
When: Monday, February 23, 2015 (6:30 – 8:00 p.m.)
Where: Amigos Cantina, SASKATOON
No registration fee! Snacks provided!
Special guest and presenter: Mark Janson
Privatization Hurts: Town hall meeting on privatization set to launch paper on economic impact of laundry privatization
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Canadian Union of Public Employees are hosting a town hall meeting about the economic impact of laundry privatization.
Join us at the Town Hall Meeting!
- Wednesday, January 21, 2015
- 7:00 p.m.
- Prince Albert Inn (3680 – 2nd Avenue West)
Gathering gifts to support women escaping domestic violence
During the holiday season, it’s important to remember that even the smallest gift can make a big and long lasting impact in our community. CUPE Saskatchewan’s Women’s Committee is encouraging CUPE locals and members to consider making a donation to a women’s shelter to support those in our community escaping domestic violence.
The following is a complete list of women’s shelters by area:
Annual Convention 2015
Join us March 4 – 6, 2015!
Delegates representing CUPE locals from across the province will gather in Regina from March 4 – 6, 2015 for the CUPE Saskatchewan Annual Convention. During the three-day convention, delegates will set the direction for the year ahead, elect members to leadership positions, approve financial statements, hear reports about the work being done by our union and engage in discussions about issues facing CUPE members and the public services we provide.
This year marks the 50th Annual Convention of CUPE Saskatchewan since its establishment in 1963. For over 50 years, CUPE Saskatchewan has united CUPE locals in our province to advance fairness and defend the public services that make our communities great places to live.
Join us as we renew our commitment to Keep Saskatchewan Public!
When: March 4 – 6, 2015
Where: Delta Hotel, Regina