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.
Statement on major federal child care announcement from CUPE Saskatchewan President Kent Peterson
Statement from Kent Peterson, CUPE Saskatchewan President:
“On Friday, the federal government announced additional child care funding. This is promising for the many families, workers, and centres across Saskatchewan – especially at a time when Scott Moe’s damaging cuts are about to take effect with serious consequences.
“But this funding will only make a difference if it reaches the people who need it. Scott Moe must ensure these dollars are properly invested in strengthening child care in Saskatchewan.
CUPE 2268 members secure new agreement after delivering strong strike mandate
After a challenging round of bargaining that reached impasse and included a strong strike mandate, members of CUPE 2268 have voted to ratify a new collective agreement with the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. The ratification vote was held June 11-13, 2026.
CUPE campaign stops privatization, saves Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
The Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre will remain in public hands, continuing to be operated by City of Saskatoon employees and members of CUPE 59 once it reopens.
“This is a big win – not only for our members, but for Saskatoon residents,” said Eric Calaguian, president of CUPE 59. “Keeping this facility public ensures residents receive high quality, affordable aquatic services they can rely on.”
Support falling short as education workers take on medical responsibilities in schools
New survey findings released today by the CUPE Saskatchewan Education Workers’ Steering Committee (EWSC) show that education support workers across the province are performing a wide range of medical procedures in schools – often without consistent training, clear direction, or adequate support.
The findings were presented today at a media event outside the Saskatchewan Legislature. The province-wide survey, conducted earlier this year, gathered 980 responses from education support workers in 19 school divisions.