Constitution - CUPE Saskatchewan

CUPE Saskatchewan is the provincial division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).

CUPE Saskatchewan unites CUPE Local Unions to speak with one strong collective voice and works at the provincial level for legislative, policy, and political change on issues affecting CUPE members and the public services they provide each and every day.

CUPE Saskatchewan Division was granted its charter by the national union on September 24, 1963. The founding convention of CUPE Saskatchewan Division was held on May 30 – 31, 1964 in Saskatoon at the Cavalier Motor Inn. At the time of its formation, CUPE in Saskatchewan represented about 5,000 workers. Today, CUPE membership in Saskatchewan has grown to 31,000.

The Constitution and Bylaws of CUPE Saskatchewan were last amended by the 2025 Annual Convention.

A constitutional amendment clarified the two-year election cycle for Executive Members representing workers living with disabilities and racialized workers.

The following Bylaws were amended or adopted by the Executive Board: Rules of Order for convention (Appendix “A”) were amended on points 5, 6 and new point 14. Under Appendix “B”, a new policy was adopted: Policy for Financial Reporting & Responsibilities.

Note: The travel allowance rate remains at $0.55 per kilometre, in effect as of May 30, 2024.

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