Scott Moe’s cuts lead to job losses at libraries in Weyburn and Estevan; system needs to be fixed
CUPE Saskatchewan is sounding the alarm about the elimination of adult programming positions in the Estevan and Weyburn locations of the Southeast Regional Library. Scott Moe is past due on the need to fix the broken regional library funding system.
The recent job losses impact two members of CUPE 2174, representing library workers in the Southeast Region Library system. These adult programmer positions support job seekers, digital literacy, and other forms of skill development.
“Regional libraries are the heartbeat of communities across Saskatchewan. These cuts to the adult programmer positions will reduce access to valuable services people in Weyburn and Estevan rely on,” said Kent Peterson, President of CUPE Saskatchewan. “We are calling on the provincial government to provide emergency funding so the Southeast Regional Library can reinstate the positions and the services they provide.”
Community, celebration, and summer fun in northern Saskatchewan
What a great weekend in northern Saskatchewan! CUPE was proud to support the La Loche and Buffalo Narrows Friendship Centres’ Beach Days by sponsoring lunch, hydration stations, outdoor games, and prizes, as well as providing a hydration station at Île-à-la-Crosse’s 250th anniversary celebration.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to visit, play a game, grab a refreshment, and celebrate.
CUPE Saskatchewan stands firm against child care cuts
CUPE Saskatchewan President Kent Peterson joined Early Learning & Childcare Shadow Minister Joan Pratchler this morning as she launched a new campaign for people to send a message to Education Minister Everett Hindley demanding affordable child care.
CUPE 8443 members ratify agreement with Saskatoon Public Schools
CUPE 8443 members have ratified the tentative agreement with Saskatoon Public Schools, following a strong strike mandate delivered by members in May.
“The bargaining committee remained focused on the priorities identified by members and committed to securing meaningful improvements to the collective agreement while protecting our rights,” said Dene Nicholson, CUPE 8443 president and bargaining committee member. “Our members’ encouragement and engagement strengthened our efforts at the bargaining table.”
CUPE 5080 secures groundbreaking wage protections for child care workers
CUPE 5080 members have ratified a tentative agreement between the local and Melfort Daycare Cooperative, delivering significant gains for early childhood educators.
The agreement comes after a challenging round of bargaining, with the parties reaching impasse and CUPE 5080 members delivering a strong strike mandate.
“We are incredibly proud of what our bargaining committee achieved, with the full backing of our membership,” said Sera Jones, CUPE 5080 bargaining committee member. “This agreement brings meaningful improvements and reflects the collective strength of our membership.”
A key gain in the agreement is new language that protects early childhood educators’ wages if the wage enhancement grant is reduced or eliminated.