Come Together, Act Now to End Gender-Based Violence
December 6 marks the 35th anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal where 14 women were singled out and murdered because of their gender. Among the 14 women who lost their lives in the tragedy was Maryse Laganière, a CUPE member who worked at the school. On the National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women, we honour and remember all those who have lost their lives because of gender-based violence and recommit to taking concrete action to end all forms of gender-based violence.
Saskatoon public library workers issue strike notice
CUPE 2669, the union representing Saskatoon public library workers, are announcing they have issued a strike notice to the employer. They have given the employer five days to get back to the bargaining table with a deal offering wages that keep up with the rising cost-of-living and properly address mounting safety concerns in Saskatoon libraries.
Celebrate CBO Workers’ Appreciation Day 2024
November 6 is CBO Workers’ Appreciation Day, recognizing and celebrating the vital role of Community-Based Organizations (CBO) workers in Saskatchewan. CBO workers are at the heart of a network of care and supportive services for Saskatchewan people and the most vulnerable in our communities.
Survey shows strong crime reduction and city management as top issues in Prince Albert election
As the municipal election date approaches, a recent public survey by CUPE Saskatchewan captured the voices of 958 Prince Albert residents on their priorities for the next administration. The results indicate an overwhelming demand for crime reduction and heightened public safety measures, along with a strong critique of current leadership’s handling of local issues.
“This survey clearly reflects a need for stronger, more focused leadership in Prince Albert,” said Kent Peterson, president of CUPE Saskatchewan. “Residents are looking for real action on public safety, better management of resources, and quality municipal services. Greg Dionne has had 12 years to take action on these issues – it is time for change.”
New report shows for-profit health care failed to address growing wait times
A new report released this week reveals that for-profit health care contracts accompanied growing health care wait times, despite the provincial government having promised the opposite. The various private, for-profit strategies to reduce surgical and diagnostic wait times have not been effective, and it was through the significant investment in the public system which resulted in the most significant reduction in health care wait times.