Public Service Sector
SGEU members of the Public Service Sector work in government ministries and agencies, and some private organizations, such as PRT Growing Services; Livestock Services of Saskatchewan; Sask Milk; Saskatchewan Wildlife Asset Management; or eHealth. With 11,000+ members the Public Service makes up the single largest sector of SGEU members.
Bi-Annual General Meeting will be held in May 2024
Mailing address
SGEU – Public Service Sector
1011 Devonshire Drive North
Regina, sk S4X 2X4
Sector Executive
Lori Bossaer, Vice-President
Corey McCafferty, Vice-Chair
Carol Yuzik, 2nd Vice-Chair and Secretary
Jackie Krasko, Executive Treasurer
Heather Campbell, Member-at-Large
Denise Fields, Member-at-Large
Susan Grant, Member-at-Large
Christine Rusnak, Member-at-Large
Sector Bylaws
Public Service Sector Bylaws (revised October 11, 2022)
Bargaining Guidelines
eHealth (2016)
Livestock Services of Saskatchewan Corporation (2022)
PRT Growing Services (2021)
PS/GE Bargaining Guidelines (2022)
Saskatchewan Wildlife Asset Management (2019)
Bargaining Units
- eHealth
- Livestock Services of Saskatchewan
- PRT Growing Services Ltd.
- Public Service/Government Employees (PS/GE)
- Saskatchewan Wildlife Asset Management
- Valley Hill Youth Treatment
Sector Employers
- eHealth Saskatchewan
- Livestock Services of Saskatchewan Corporation
- Pacific Regeneration Technologies
- Public Service/Government Employment
- Saskatchewan Wildlife Asset Management Inc. (SWAM)
- Sask Milk
- Valley Hill Youth Treatment Centre
SGEU's Charter Challenge of Provisions in Part VII of the Saskatchewan Employment Act
In 2008, the Wall Government enacted the Public Service Essential Services Act. This legislation allowed a public sector employer to designate certain employees as essential thus preventing them from going on strike. Moreover, the Act did not provide a meaningful alternative to the right to strike. There was no process of interest arbitration to settle the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement through a hearing in front of an impartial board of arbitration.
SGEU filed a lawsuit. In the lawsuit, SGEU has filed its Statement of Claim and the Government has filed a Statement of Defense. The parties are proceeding through the formal steps of the litigation process. We expect the trial will take place in late 2023 or more likely 2024.
PS/GE Locals 1101-1122
| 1101 Regina Local 1101 information |
1108 Swift Current Local 1108 information |
1115 Yorkton Local 1115 information |
| 1102 Saskatoon Local 1102 information |
1109 Humboldt Local 1109 information |
1119 Meadow Lake Local 1119 information |
| 1103 Battlefords Local 1103 information |
1110 Moose Jaw Local 1110 information |
1120 Estevan Local 1120 information |
| 1104 Weyburn Local 1104 information |
1111 Rosetown Local 1111 information |
1121 La Ronge/ Missinipe Local 1121 information |
| 1105 Prince Albert Local 1105 information |
1112 Nipawin/Tisdale Local 1112 information |
1122 Buffalo Narrows Local 1122 information |
| 1107 Hudson Bay Local 1107 information |
1114 Melfort Local 1114 information |
PS/GE Negotiating Committee
Effective May 26, 2022 | Updated July 25, 2023
| Name | Position | Contact information |
|---|---|---|
| Negotiating Committee | 1.800.667.5221 (Toll-free) | |
| Lori Bossaer | Chairperson |
C: 306.441.4601 |
| Corey McCafferty | 1st Vice-Chair and Human Services Chair | C: 306.541.6157 W: 306.775.7855 cmccafferty@sgeu.org |
| Justin Priel | 2nd Vice-Chair and Trades & Technical Chair | C: 306.250.0554 W: 306.775.7236 jpriel@sgeu.org |
| Robert Cossette | Admin & Communications Chair | C: 306.551.3250 W: 306.775.7203 rcossette@sgeu.org |
| Benji Hazen | Legal, Inspection & Regulatory Chair |
C: 306.551.5165 |
| Jackie Krasko | Support Services Chair | C: 306.541.6905 W: 306.775.7248 jkrasko@sgeu.org |
| George McLeod | Vehicle, Equipment & Operations Chair | C: 306.402.7141 W: 306.775.7242 gmcleod@sgeu.org |
PS/GE Bargaining Council
Effective May 26, 2022
| Name | Component/Local | Contact information |
|---|---|---|
| Rajesh Godara | Admin & Communications | godara9@gmail.com 306.201.5458 |
| William Harries | Admin & Communications | |
| Madelaine Michell | Admin & Communications | 306.533.7964 |
| Derrick Miller | Admin & Communications | |
| Tim Reeve | Admin & Communications | tim.reeve@hotmail.com 306.551.7552 |
| Cassandra Schroeder | Admin & Communications | 306.460.4942 |
| Madelaine Michell | Admin & Communications | madelaine.michell@hotmail.com |
| John Beaudry | Human Services | jabeaudry@hotmail.com 306.227-0687 |
| Tyler Bollinger | Human Services | 306.274.7775 |
| Roger Dusseault | Human Services | 306.981.5238 |
| Christa Galbraith | Human Services | 306.750.7278 |
| Mac Trost | Legal, Inspection & Regulatory | tsammy69@hotmail.com 306.441.3980 |
| Todd McLeod | Legal, Inspection & Regulatory | 306.581.8633 |
| Johnny Petryshyn | Legal, Inspection & Regulatory | johnny.patricia@sasktel.net 306.814.0071 |
| Jon Urton | Legal, Inspection & Regulatory | H: 306.384.2674 C: 306.290.4889 |
| Muna De Ciman | Local 1101 (Regina) | memunatou.d@sasktel.net 306.570.1568 |
| Cal Schommer | Local 1102 (Saskatoon) | 306.649.2142 |
| Lovyl Zweifel | Local 1103 (Battlefords) | 306.821.6194 |
| Alan Erickson | Local 1104 (Weyburn) | alanrayerickson@gmail.com 306.869.2365 |
| Carol Yuzik | Local 1105 (Prince Albert) | caroly1105@hotmail.ca 306.940.8638 |
| Earl Cook | Local 1107 (Hudson Bay) | ejcook@sasktel.net 306.470.7596 |
| Jeff Pratt | Local 1108 (Swift Current) | 306.961.1920 |
| Trina Knackstedt | Local 1109 (Humboldt) | 306.287.7704 |
| Julie Henrikson | Local 1110 (Moose Jaw) | 306.630.9769 |
| Verne Larson | Local 1111 (Rosetown) | 306.867.6544 |
| Maria Jones | Local 1112 (Nipawin) | 306.961.9022 |
| Cody Osborne | Local 1114 (Melfort) | cody.osborne004@gmail.com 306.752.6215 |
| Shawn Riabko | Local 1115 (Yorkton) | shawnriabko@yahoo.ca 306.542.1202 |
| Tyler Pouteaux | Local 1119 (Meadow Lake) | 306.288.7307 |
| Jennifer Warriner | Local 1120 (Estevan) | |
| Brady Yablonski | Local 1121 (Missinipe) | 306.270.7326 |
| Steve Potvin | Local 1122 (Buffalo Narrows) | 306.235.7222 |
| Jackie Krasko | Support Services | C: 306.541.6905 |
| Roberta Straub | Support Services | 306.631.0932 |
| Carolyn Wilson | Support Services | H: 306.545.7031 C: 306.530.3762 |
| Merv Braniff | Trades & Technical | mervbran@sasktel.net H: 306.789.1559 C: 306.737.5400 |
| Wayne Lilly | Trades & Technical | 306.441.9016 |
| Devin Deck | Vehicle, Equipment & Operations | dt.deck@shaw.ca |
| David Derr | Vehicle, Equipment & Operations | 306.921.5351 |
| Michael Douglas | Vehicle, Equipment & Operations | 306.222.2928 |
PS/GE Bargaining Report
Read the September 2023 Bargaining Report
Download Negotiating Committee Contact Info
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PS/GE Member Benefit Plans
- Public Employees Benefits Agency – Benefit Plans
- Extended Health Care Plans for Retirees
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The Extended Health Care Plan for Retired Employees (SGEU PS/GE, CUPE 600-3, and 600-5) and The Extended Health Care Plan for Certain Other Retired Employees (Out-of-Scope) were established on January 15, 2002. The plans provide protection and security in meeting health care needs. The plans provide coverage of certain medical services and supplies given or ordered by a physician not reimbursed from the provincial medical plan. This applies to certain services and supplies that are not reimbursed or are partially reimbursed from the provincial medical plan.
For a complete list of Retirement Planning Workshops around the province click here
- Extended Health Care Plan
- The Public Employees' Extended Health Care Plan for employees of PS/GE SGEU, CUPE 600-3, and 600-5, was established on October 1, 1996. The Public Employees' Extended Health Care Plan for Certain Other Employees Out-of-Scope (Management) was established on January 1, 1997. The plans provide protection and security in meeting health care needs. The plans provide coverage of certain medical services and supplies given or ordered by a physician not reimbursed from the provincial medical plan. This applies to certain services and supplies that are not reimbursed or are partially reimbursed from the provincial medical plan.
- SGEU Portaplan Insurance
- Group Life Insurance Plan
- Deferred Salary Leave Plan
- Dental Plan
PS/GE Member Discount Program
As a member of the Public Service, you are entitled to countless savings from merchants in hundreds of locations across Canada. We are part of the Endless Savings and More program that allows you to get great deals – and it's all available from your smartphone.
Download the Endless Savings and More app and enter the organization code "SGEU" to start saving today!
