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Occupational Health and Safety report confirms Deputy Sheriff job cuts unsafe

Occupational Health and Safety report confirms Deputy Sheriff job cuts unsafe

Printable version A report from the Occupational Health and Safety Division confirms that government’s decision to contract out court security is unsafe for workers and the public. “The Sask. Party government’s attempt to save a few…

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Government's plan to cut 4,900 health care workers threatens patient safety

Government's plan to cut 4,900 health care workers threatens patient safety

Government's plan to cut 4,900 health care workers threatens patient safety Printable version The provincial government’s plan to cut 4,900 health care workers in order to pay for the ballooning deficit that it created is reckless and will…

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Government must honour building cleaners' rights under the Employment Act

Government must honour building cleaners' rights under the Employment Act

Printable version As the request for proposals for cleaning services in government buildings closes today, SGEU urges the Ministry of Central Services to ensure that the rights of the workers whose jobs are being tendered are respected.…

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Government proposes massive cuts to service delivery

Government proposes massive cuts to service delivery

Government proposes massive cuts to service delivery Printable version Requiring public employees to take monthly unpaid days off would amount to a pay cut that would send shocks through Saskatchewan’s economy, according to SGEU.  “We…

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Sask. Finance Minister misleading media about what public servants want

Sask. Finance Minister misleading media about what public servants want

Sask. Finance Minister misleading media about what public servants want Printable version Contrary to what Finance Minister Kevin Doherty told reporters yesterday, public servants are not in favour of additional unpaid days off, according to…

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Government's contempt for bargaining process and public service is astounding

Government's contempt for bargaining process and public service is astounding

Government's contempt for bargaining process and public service is astounding Printable version For immediate release                                                                   …

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SGEU files Unfair Labour Practice against government for threatening rollbacks, breaching rights of government cleaners

SGEU files Unfair Labour Practice against government for threatening rollbacks, breaching rights of government cleaners

SGEU files Unfair Labour Practice against government for threatening rollbacks, breaching rights of government cleaners Pintable version March 15, 2017 SGEU is mounting a legal challenge in response to government threats to roll back wages…

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Government not listening to northerners

Government not listening to northerners

Government not listening to northerners Printable version For immediate…

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Budget response: Sask. families and public services continue to pay the price

Budget response: Sask. families and public services continue to pay the price

Budget response: Sask. families and public services continue to pay the price Printable version For immediate release                                                               …

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Government Must Respect Patients and Front Line Workers While Transitioning to One Provincial Health Authority

Government Must Respect Patients and Front Line Workers While Transitioning to One Provincial Health Authority

Government Must Respect Patients and Front Line Workers While Transitioning to One Provincial Health Authority Printable Version FOR IMMEDIATE…

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Hundreds rally in Prince Albert to oppose cuts, stand up for Saskatchewan

Hundreds rally in Prince Albert to oppose cuts, stand up for Saskatchewan

Hundreds rally in Prince Albert to oppose cuts, stand up for Saskatchewan Printable version For immediate release                                                                      …

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Government passes legislation to sell off Crowns

Government passes legislation to sell off Crowns

Printable version Government passed legislation today that will allow it to begin selling off the province’s Crown corporations without the support of Saskatchewan people, according to SGEU. Bill 40, the innocuous-sounding Interpretation…

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Government unwilling to listen to concerns of Social Services staff

Government unwilling to listen to concerns of Social Services staff

Government unwilling to listen to concerns of Social Services staff Printable version For immediate release                                                                         …

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Government ignores its responsibilities to northerners

Government ignores its responsibilities to northerners

Government ignores its responsibilities to northerners Printable version For immediate release                                                                            …

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Sask Polytech lays off staff while looking to hire more managers

Sask Polytech lays off staff while looking to hire more managers

Sask Polytech lays off staff while looking to hire more managers Printable version For immediate release                                                                          …

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