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Public outcry forces Sask Party government to restore funding to Cornwall Alternative School March 28, 2019 SGEU is relieved to learn that the Sask Party government has backtracked on its abrupt and unexpected decision to eliminate…

Saskatchewan residents paying the price for camping fee increases April 2, 2019 As Saskatchewan residents get ready to plan their summer camping trips around the province, yet another set of increases in vehicle entry and camping fees…

SGEU calls for resignations after government says it will continue to use a test that the Supreme Court confirms is discriminatory   April 5, 2019   Saskatchewan wildland firefighters have been vindicated by a Supreme Court…

The Sask Party government must stop downplaying risks of wildland firefighter fitness test and call back "grandfathered" workers April 15, 2019 SGEU is calling on the Ministry of Environment to modify a grueling fitness test for wildland…

Liquor prices up significantly since privatization, according to SGEU research April 23, 2019 Backgrounder Despite claims from the Sask Party government that privatization of liquor sales would result in “more competitive…

SGEU pleased to see recognition of Correctional Officers May 7, 2019 SGEU is pleased to see Correctional Officers around the province being honoured today by the Government of Saskatchewan. May 7, 2019 has been proclaimed…

Unions launch campaign calling on Sask Party government to provide multi-year funding to CBOs May 23, 2019 Saskatchewan – Community workers represented by SGEU, SEIU-West, and CUPE Saskatchewan are asking Saskatchewan people to lend…

August 29, 2019 SGEU raising safety concerns for corrections officers and inmates SGEU is calling on the Ministry of Policing and Corrections to invest in more staffing and deal with overcrowding at provincial correctional centres to…

SGEU saddened to see loss of more rural jobs amid closure of Information Services Corporation customer service offices September 20, 2019   SGEU is saddened to hear that 16 positions are being lost, after the Information…

SGEU concerned for worker and inmate safety after further increase of violence at Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre   SGEU is renewing its call for more resources and better strategies to deal with another increase of gang…

SGEU calls on Sask Party government to amend employment act, and provide long-term funding for Community-Based Organizations   October 23, 2019 As the fourth session of the 28th Legislature opens today, SGEU is calling on the Sask…

SGEU members at Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board reach impasse in bargaining October 28, 2019 SGEU members employed at the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) have reached an impasse at the bargaining table and…

CBO Workers - making a difference for people across Saskatchewan For immediate release – November 6, 2019 Today, on CBO Worker Appreciation Day, SGEU, SEIU-West and CUPE thank the thousands of people who work at Community-Based…

SGEU Public Service members vote to accept PS/GE Memorandum of Agreement November 8, 2019 In ratification votes held from October 7 to November 6, members of SGEU’s Public Service/Government Employment (PS/GE) Bargaining Unit…

Province should utilize SLGA distribution centre, not open door to private warehouses November 28, 2019 SGEU is calling on the provincial government to make use of the established and efficient distribution system operated by the…