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.
Rural health closures across the province highlight a system in crisis
CUPE health care workers are sounding the alarm on the ongoing crisis in rural health care across Saskatchewan. Recent emergency service closures in Redvers, Radville, Oxbow, Canora, Kerrobert, Fort Qu’Appelle, Wolseley, Broadview, Kamsack, Shellbrook, and Lanigan have left residents without critical access to care, underscoring what CUPE has long warned: rural health care is in crisis.
Saskatoon public library workers reject tentative agreement
Today, CUPE 2669 representing Saskatoon public library workers are announcing they have voted to reject the tentative agreement offered by the employer. Members entered negotiations focused on improving health and safety measures and increasing wages to match the cost of living. The tentative agreement was rejected because it did not adequately address these concerns.
CUPE Saskatchewan polling identifies health care as the top issue in the provincial election
Today, Mark Hancock, CUPE’s National President was joined by CUPE Saskatchewan President Kent Peterson to release the results of provincial polling conducted this fall. It found that health care is the top issue for Saskatchewan people and will be the ballot box issue when voters go to the polls on October 28.