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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2025 REGINA – Tracey Sauer, president of the Saskatchewan Government & General Employees’ Union (SGEU), is calling on the provincial government to ensure that the expansion of breast cancer…

Two bills that impact workers were passed in the spring sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislature. Bill 5 changed the minimum standards for all workers, while Bill 18 changed standards for certain health providers. Bill 5: The Saskatchewan…

Andy Cook is a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. He grew up on the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation reserve in Southend, Saskatchewan, where he says much of his childhood was spent outdoors. “When I was growing up, a lot of the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2025 REGINA – The president of the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU), Tracey Sauer, has called on the Saskatchewan government to take further action to combat the forest fires…

Enter our Show Us Your Pride draw for a chance to win a prize pack including: $100 gift card for Hardpressed Print Studio SGEU swag How to enter Complete and submit the Show Us Your Pride Photo Submission Form below, attaching an…

Hali Topinka is a proud Métis woman and a 26-year member of SGEU’s Public Service Sector. She currently works as Cultural Coordinator at the Paul Dojack Youth Centre. A devoted labour activist within SGEU and beyond, Hali…

March 19, 2025 For immediate release REGINA – Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) President Tracey Sauer is expressing disappointment in Wednesday’s provincial budget and questioning its lack of…

On Saturday, February 1, SGEU president Tracey Sauer sported a red sequined jacket and took to the stage in the 7th annual Hope’s Home Swinging for the Stars fundraiser in Regina, where she helped raise over $20,000 in support of the…

Since the abrupt closure of the Valley Hill Youth Treatment Facility in September, SGEU’s priority has been ensuring that members are protected, and that their collective bargaining agreement is upheld. These past months have been a…

As we step into February, we proudly celebrate Indigenous Storytelling Month, a time to honour the deep-rooted traditions of storytelling within Indigenous communities. Storytelling is more than just a way to share words; it is a sacred act of…

Sheena Yew is a proud member of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan and a proud member of SGEU’s education sector. As a career advisor with the Gabriel Dumont Institute, Sheena assists Métis people in our province achieve…

Greetings from the education desk! The education team extends a heartfelt thank you to all participants who joined our newly developed LD 10, 11, 20ABC, and 30-level courses in the past year. We are proud to announce that the first group…

As the holiday season approaches, I want to take a moment to reflect on the spirit of generosity and kindness that shines so brightly this time of year. It’s a time to gather with loved ones, celebrate traditions, and create new memories.…

We are excited to announce that members at Saskatchewan Wildlife Assets Management (SWAM) have ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement! The agreement, which is effective from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025, includes an…