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.
University of Regina academic assistants ratify new collective agreement
CUPE 2419, which represents academic assistants at the University of Regina, have ratified a new collective agreement with the university. The agreement includes wage increases of 4% in 2026, 3% in 2027, 3% in 2028, and 2% in 2029.
The agreement also includes a Letter of Understanding addressing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technological change, recognizing the importance of addressing emerging technologies in the workplace. The bargaining committee also secured several positive improvements to collective agreement language without making concessions.