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... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/breast-cancer-screening-expansion-needs-to-match-with-staffing 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 screening is accompanied by effective recruitment and retention strategies for personnel to deliver these vital services. On June 1, 2025, the province’s... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/legislature-passes-two-bills-that-could-impact-sgeu-members 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 Employment Amendment Act Bill 5, The Saskatchewan Employment Amendment Act, was introduced in the Legislature in December and received Royal Assent in May. The... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/indigenous-member-spotlight-andy-cook 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 community was living off the land by fishing, hunting and gathering. I took part in all of those activities and we learned at an early age to maintain our... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/sgeu-president-calls-for-forest-fire-action-from-government 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 in the north. She pointed to the Manitoba government’s declaration of a state of emergency to protect their citizens and firefighters as an... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/show-us-your-pride-draw 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 original Pride-related photo. Show Us Your Pride Photo Submission Form Eligibility Open to SGEU members in good standing. No purchase is required to enter the... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/indigenous-member-spotlight-hali-topinka 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 currently serves as Local 1101 treasurer, chair of the Convention Procedures Committee, chair of the NUPGE Indigenous Committee, a member of the Canadian Labour... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/provincial-budget-fails-to-deliver-on-the-needs-of-saskatchewan-workers 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 support for workers in the province. “Amid promises to expand services, today’s budget didn’t address the stagnating wages and challenges... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/i-had-some-help-sgeu-raises-over-20000-to-support-hopes-home-in-swinging-with-the-stars-fundraiser 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 cause. The fundraiser, which supports Hope’s Home’s mission to provide care to kids with complex medical needs, pairs prominent Regina figures with... https://www.sgeu.org/news/sgeu-news/sgeu-statement-on-re-opening-of-valley-hill-youth-treatment-facility 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 period of uncertainty for our members, their patients, and their community. The Valley Hill Youth Treatment Facility provides crucial services to youth in need,...