https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/labour-day-isnt-just-a-celebration-its-a-call-to-action On Labour Day, we honour the generations of workers who built this country – not just with their hands, but with their courage, collective action and unwavering belief in fairness. This year, more than ever, we are reminded that the fight for decent wages, safe workplaces, affordable housing and strong public services is far from over. Workers across Canada are feeling the pressure –... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/indigenous-member-spotlight-ryan-favel Born and raised in Île-à-la-Crosse, Ryan Favel is a proud member of the SGEU Indigenous Committee and SGEU’s health sector. “Growing up, I always identified as Métis,” said Ryan. “But I just recently got my treaty status from English River First Nation.” Ryan has worked for the health region since 2009. He started out as a detox attendant before... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/sgeu-governance-basics-provincial-council SGEU is a democratic organization. That means decisions within the union are made by elected members. The highest of these decision-making bodies is the annual SGEU Convention. Once a year, delegates gather to discuss and vote on resolutions, and elect certain union representatives. In between conventions, the affairs and governance of the union are managed by Provincial Council. Provincial... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/sgeu-makes-donation-to-wildfire-stricken-denare-beach DENARE BEACH – The Saskatchewan Government & General Employees’ Union (SGEU) has made a donation of $10,000 to the Denare Beach Volunteer Fire Service, presented by SGEU President Tracey Sauer. Along with several SGEU representatives, Sauer arrived in Denare Beach on Thursday to tour the area and met with the mayor of Denare Beach, Carl Lentowicz, as well as the Denare Beach Fire... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/indigenous-member-spotlight-jackie-watson SGEU Indigenous Committee member Jackie Watson was born in Shoal Lake, Manitoba, and now lives and works in Moose Jaw. She is proudly First Nations. “It traces back through my great-grandmother,” said Jackie. “She was a Haida Indian in Queen Charlotte off the Coast of BC.” Jackie works in mental health and addictions at the Thunder Creek Rehabilitation Association.... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/sgeu-governance-basics-convention Each year in April, approximately 200 SGEU members travel from every corner of the province to one meeting room. There, they spend three days making crucial decisions on behalf of their 20,000 fellow members. Delegates on the 2025 Convention floor They are delegates to the annual SGEU Convention. Convention is the ultimate decision-making event of our union. For SGEU, Convention is a... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/sgeu-president-tobacco-revenue-broken-promise-a-slap-in-the-face REGINA – Saskatchewan Government & General Employees’ Union (SGEU) President Tracey Sauer made the following statement in response to Finance Minister Jim Reiter’s announcement that the province’s $700 million share of the Ontario tobacco lawsuit revenue will go into general revenue. “Finance Minister Jim Reiter’s announcement is a slap in the face of both... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/indigenous-member-spotlight-mannie-amyotte Born and raised in Indian Head, Mannie Amyotte is a proud Métis man and a member of SGEU’s Crown Sector. Mannie currently works as a contract administrator for Living Skies Housing Authority in Regina. As an agency of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, Living Skies provides technical support for Saskatchewan Housing’s assets throughout the provincial housing network.... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/a-message-from-hali-topinka-on-national-indigenous-peoples-day Today is the solstice, the day when the sun travels its longest path across the sky. It is the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. And for millennia, it has been acknowledged by Indigenous Peoples as a time of rejuvenation, renewal and growth. It’s during this time that we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, acknowledging the cultures, languages and traditions of those... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/sgeu-to-send-supplies-to-members-fighting-saskatchewan-wildfires PRINCE ALBERT – The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) leadership will be driving a trailer full of supplies to aid their members and others who are fighting the wildfires that are currently threatening northern communities. “SGEU members are putting themselves in the path of danger to save our homes and communities,” said SGEU President Tracey...