Scott Moe’s budget puts province’s finances into a tailspin by ignoring workers and failing to invest in public services
Scott Moe’s budget fails to address the urgent investments needed in public services and frontline workers to strengthen Saskatchewan’s economy and get the province’s finances on track.
Representing 31,000 frontline workers across the province, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Saskatchewan is disappointed the government did not act on workers’ priorities that were laid out ahead of the budget.
“Unfortunately, Scott Moe’s budget ignores many of the solutions that would help stabilize our public services and support the workers who keep our communities running,” said Kent Peterson. “When Scott Moe fails to invest in health care, education, and training, it hurts workers, families, and our economy.”
Act now or lose more schools: CUPE calls for immediate investment in education infrastructure in light of potential school closure in the Premier’s own riding
CUPE Saskatchewan’s Education Workers’ Steering Committee (EWSC) is calling on the provincial government to commit to meaningful, long-term investment in education infrastructure and maintenance in the 2026 provincial budget to keep schools in rural Saskatchewan open.
In Scott Moe’s own backyard, the community of Laird is facing a school review driven by the costly roof and HVAC replacements needed, which the division doesn’t have the funding to cover. Residents are expected to learn more about the future of their school at a townhall on March 18 at 7 p.m.
Following failed mediation, CUPE 2268 and 3730 launch letter writing campaign ahead of April 1 session
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.
CUPE Saskatchewan talks library safety and solutions on the Evan Bray Show
Speaking on the The Evan Bray Show, CUPE Saskatchewan president Kent Peterson sounded the alarm about increasingly dangerous working conditions in libraries across the province.
Workers are facing violence and safety risks as broader social issues go unaddressed. Incidents in libraries are becoming more frequent and more severe, leaving staff worried about their safety at work.
“It’s not good, and it’s getting worse,” said Peterson. “Across the province there has been an increase in homelessness, poverty, addictions, and mental health challenges. Without enough community supports people show up at libraries as a place of last resort.”
CUPE Saskatchewan calls for workplace health and safety emergency declaration
CUPE Saskatchewan is calling on the provincial government to declare a workplace health and safety emergency as workers across the province face rising violence, harassment, and psychological injury on the job.