Scott Moe must ban cash-for-blood schemes before someone in Saskatchewan dies
Saskatchewan’s largest union is sounding the alarm on for-profit cash-for-blood schemes that present a clear and present danger to Saskatchewan residents.
Following the shocking revelation that two people in Manitoba died after donating plasma at two separate, for-profit Grifols plasma collection clinics, Health Canada has placed terms and conditions on Grifols’ blood establishment licence. Health Canada’s investigation found the Grifols plasma collection centre in Regina was also non-compliant with rules designed to keep people safe. In addition to allowing someone in Regina to donate plasma twice in 48 hours – a dangerous violation of safety regulations surrounding blood donation – the investigation found “recurring, systemic deficiencies.”
CUPE 5430: Four years without a raise for frontline health workers is no joke
April 1, 2026 marks four full years since CUPE 5430 members last received a wage increase – an unfortunate milestone that underscores the urgency to reach a fair deal for Saskatchewan’s frontline health care workers.
For thousands of workers who keep the health care system running every day, this anniversary is no cause for celebration. It represents four years of rising costs, increased workloads, and deteriorating working conditions without any improvement in pay.
Saskatchewan continues to shortchange child care
Following Saskatchewan’s recent provincial budget, analysis shows the province still has among the worst levels of provincial funding for child care in Canada.
A January 2026 article by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), using 2022-2023 data, ranks Saskatchewan last among provinces in provincial investment in early learning and child care.
CBO workers pay the price in the 2026-2027 budget
The Sask. Party’s 2026-2027 budget fails community-based organization (CBO) workers, providing only a 2% funding increase – 1% less than last year’s allocation and well below rising costs.
“Our sector is already among the lowest paid in the province, and many CBO workers are forced to take on second or third jobs just to cover basic costs like bills and groceries,” said Christie MacNeill, chair of the CUPE CBO Workers of Saskatchewan. “It is deeply disappointing to receive even less funding at a time when inflation continues to soar.”
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.”