REGINA: Education workers from across the province are meeting in Regina from October 16 – 18 to discuss the effect changes in education has on student learning, review bargaining gains and talk about the education budget, LEAN, P3 schools and their impact on education.
CUPE Local 4324 taking a stand against cancer
Four members of CUPE Local 4324, employees at the Redvers Activity Centre, are planning to shave their heads for cancer research – if they can each raise their $500 fundraising goal.
The Redvers Activity Centre located in the town of Redvers, Saskatchewan provides vocational employment, residential and social programs for persons with developmental disabilities and chronic mental illness. Over the past few years, the program participants and staff have been touched by the shadow of cancer.
North Battleford P3 Hospital Town Hall: October 22, 2014
The provincial government has announced that it plans to build the new Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford using a Public-Private Partnership (P3) model.
Join CUPE and the Council of Canadians for a public town hall meeting to explore the issues surrounding privatizing public infrastructure and what a P3 means for the Battlefords.
When: October 22, 2014 beginning at 7 p.m.
Where: Dekker Centre (623 Carlton Trail), North Battleford, SK
Saskatchewan 2015 CUPE Winter School: January 25 – 28, 2015
Registration is now open for the Saskatchewan 2015 CUPE Winter School to be held January 25 – 28, 2015 at the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa in Moose Jaw. Held annually, CUPE’s Winter School provides members with an opportunity to build knowledge and skills essential to further their activism and meet workplace challenges.
Deadline for registrations: January 5, 2015
Call for volunteers: Walking With Our Sisters – Saskatoon exhibit
Walking With Our Sisters is an art installation and ceremony that brings our communities together to honour and remember the lives of Aboriginal women, girls and grandmothers who have been murdered or who are still missing.
Saskatoon’s volunteer committee, through fundraising, is bringing the Walking With Our Sisters commemorative project to Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon from October 31 – November 21, 2014.
Volunteer to help with the installation and operation of the exhibit.
Town hall meeting to bring together workers concerned about pensions – Sept 8, 2014
REGINA – Workers covered under the Regina Civic Employees’ Superannuation and Benefits Plan are meeting on Monday, September 8, 2014 to discuss the recent developments in the pension plan and what they are going to do about it.
When: Monday, September 8, 2014 (7:00 p.m.)
Where: Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Drive, Regina
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Celebrate Labour Day: Monday, September 1, 2014
Look for the CUPE Saskatchewan tent!
Labour Day is more than just a great day to get together with friends and family. It is also a day to celebrate the important contributions of unions in making life better for everyone.
Attend a Labour Day celebration in your community:
REGINA – Legislative Lawns, Wascana Park
NOON – 3:30 p.m.
SASKATOON – Victoria Park (by Riverside Pool)
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join us as a volunteer for Labour Day!
Calling all volunteers! CUPE Saskatchewan will be hosting event tents at the upcoming Labour Day celebrations on Monday, September 1, 2014 in Regina and Saskatoon. Join us as a volunteer and let’s celebrate all that unions do to make our communities a great place to live and work.
Keep Health Care Public Festival: September 6, 2014
Brought to you by CUPE 4777
On September 6, 2014, come on down to Prince Albert Kinsmen Park for a celebration of public health care.
The Keep Health Care Public Festival features live entertainment, children activities and a free BBQ. Musical guests include Constant Reminder, Leighton Firster, and musical acts provided by Jam Street Music.
When: September 6, 2014 (2 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Where: Kinsmen Park, Prince Albert
Aboriginal Council Conference: November 20 – 21, 2014
Register today!
Open to all CUPE members, the CUPE Saskatchewan Aboriginal Council Conference – Champion for change – seeks to build union activism with a focus on equality and rights for Aboriginal people in our workplaces and communities.
Elections for members of CUPE Saskatchewan’s Aboriginal Council Committee and the Aboriginal Member to CUPE Saskatchewan’s Executive Board will be held at the conference.
Join us and be an ally for change!
When: November 20 – 21, 2014
Where: Prince Albert Inn, Prince Albert, SK
Early registration deadline: October 20, 2014