Mediation between CUPE 2268 and the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools on March 3 ended without a resolution for the second time. CUPE 3730 did not participate in the March 3 session because the employer’s offer to CUPE 2268 was not acceptable to either local, making further mediation that day unproductive. Both locals now turn their focus to the next scheduled mediation date on April 1.
“Education support workers deserve a fair deal that reflects the value they bring to students, families, and the entire school community,” said Wayne Harriman, CUPE 3730 president. “The employer’s offer on March 3 did not meet that standard. We remain committed to achieving an agreement that respects our members.”
Teresa Hitchings, CUPE 2268 president, emphasized the urgency of reaching a fair agreement: “Our members show up every day because they care deeply about students and their school communities. But care alone cannot pay the bills. We’re asking the school division to come back to the table on April 1 ready to negotiate a fair deal.”
With the next mediation session approaching, CUPE 2268 and 3730 are urging community members to support education workers through a letter writing campaign directed at school board trustees.
CUPE 2268 and 3730 have launched a community letter writing campaign encouraging trustees to:
- Support a fair and respectful agreement
- Recognize the vital role education support workers play
- Ensure strong, stable, supportive schools
Details and access to the letter writing campaign can be found here.
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