CUPE 5430 Recognizes Health Care Provider Week with Day of Action at the Legislature
CUPE 5430 is recognizing Health Care Providers week with a Day of Action at the Legislature on October 28 to demand a fair contract.
“Each year, Health Care Provider Week is a time to celebrate the 14,000 dedicated CUPE health care workers providing vital care and services in communities across Saskatchewan,” said CUPE 5430 President Bashir Jalloh. “This week should be one of celebration, but unfortunately, we must also use this opportunity to send a message to the provincial government. After four and a half years without a wage increase – our members deserve so much better.”
CUPE Municipal Workers Fight Back on Privatization
Nearly 400 delegates at the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour convention voted to fight the weakening of municipal services through privatization in Saskatchewan.
“When municipal workers look at the services we provide, we see our neighbours and families who depend on them. When a private corporation looks at those same services, it sees an opportunity to make money, and that difference matters.” President Tyler Hutchinson of Local 21 said in a compelling speech supporting the resolution.
CUPE Education Workers Hold Minister Accountable
SFL Convention Day Two: CUPE Education Workers Hold Minister Accountable For Unsafe Conditions for Workers and Students
Karla Sastaunik, chairperson of the CUPE Saskatchewan Education Workers Steering Committee stood with Dene Nicholson, President of local 8443 to call out minister Ken Cheveldayoff on the dangerous conditions in Saskatchewan’s schools.
First CUPE Saskatchewan Women’s Conference builds skills, solidarity, and connections
The first CUPE Saskatchewan Women’s Conference wrapped up today in Regina, bringing women from across the union together for a day and a half of speakers, workshops, and activities.
Province-wide town hall tour highlights impact of child care cuts
CUPE Saskatchewan and Child Care Now Saskatchewan recently wrapped up a province-wide town hall tour, joined by Shadow Minister of Early Learning and Child Care Joan Pratchler. The tour brought attention to cuts to Saskatchewan’s early learning and child care system and provided an opportunity to hear directly from parents, workers, providers, and community members affected by them.