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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026

A message from SGEU President Tracey Sauer:   On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and…

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Member Spotlight: Arlene Heinrich, Radiation Therapist

Member Spotlight: Arlene Heinrich, Radiation Therapist

A career built on care, teamwork and connection A radiation therapist for almost 40 years, Arlene Heinrich shares why patient care, teamwork and a healthy life outside work have kept her committed to a career she would choose again. For…

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Member Spotlight: Deveny Schaerer, SFL Vice-President

Member Spotlight: Deveny Schaerer, SFL Vice-President

Born and raised in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Deveny began her career in the trades as a hairstylist before relocating to Victoria, BC in 1996. Over the years, she held a variety of leadership and education roles, including serving as Director of…

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How privatization threatens SGEU members?

How privatization threatens SGEU members?

From the PS/GE agreement to emerging AI threats, how secure are the SGEU bargaining units? Here, we look at the specific legal gaps leaving over 20,000 of our members exposed to modern “stealth” privatization. Privatization is no…

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Labour Day 2026: Workers together for our jobs, our rights, and our province

Labour Day 2026: Workers together for our jobs, our rights, and our province

This Labour Day, we celebrate the people who make our workplaces, our communities, and our province stronger. We celebrate the workers who show up every single day, caring for others, keeping our communities safe, providing essential public…

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Health Providers Staff Crisis - Take Action

Health Providers Staff Crisis - Take Action

We demand that the Premier and the Minister of Health take immediate, decisive action to resolve the critical staffing crisis crippling health care delivery across Saskatchewan. Front-line workers are at a breaking point, enduring severe…

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From Intent to Prohibition: Rethinking SGEU's Anti-Privatization Strategy

From Intent to Prohibition: Rethinking SGEU's Anti-Privatization Strategy

Think your collective agreement completely protects your job from being contracted out? Think again. A critical review by SGEU’s Anti-Privatization Committee reveals a hidden legal reality: our current contract language protects the…

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Member Spotlight: Maria Jones, NUPGE Vice-President

Member Spotlight: Maria Jones, NUPGE Vice-President

From Ontario to Saskatchewan, Maria Jones’ journey has been shaped by a lifelong connection to the labour movement and a deep commitment to helping others. After spending her teen years in Toronto, Maria made her way to Saskatchewan 20…

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Plannera and SGEU Ratify a New Collective Agreement

Plannera and SGEU Ratify a New Collective Agreement

REGINA, SK - Plannera Pensions & Benefits and the Saskatchewan Government & General Employees’ Union (SGEU) announced today that the membership of SGEU has ratified a new collective agreement with respect to Plannera’s…

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SGEU Health Providers Rally for Safe, Quality Patient Care

SGEU Health Providers Rally for Safe, Quality Patient Care

Regina, SK – This afternoon, across three communities, health care workers represented by the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) are rallying for safe, quality, person-centred care across Saskatchewan’s…

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Member Spotlight: Jill Kennedy, Paul Dojack Youth Centre

Member Spotlight: Jill Kennedy, Paul Dojack Youth Centre

Meet Jill Kennedy, Team Leader at the Paul Dojack Youth Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan. As Team Leader, Jill plays a key role in supporting youth in custody while also helping manage the broader functioning of her unit. “It’s about…

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SGEU condemns corporate sell-off of ISC

SGEU condemns corporate sell-off of ISC

REGINA, SK - The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) is responding with concern and disappointment to Tuesday’s announcement that Information Services Corporation (ISC) is being sold to a private…

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2026 Convention Election Results

2026 Convention Election Results

It was an incredible Convention this year, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated and contributed to its success. Thank you to all members who put their names forward for the positions up for election. Our union is…

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SGEU Responds to Public Comments on Saskatchewan Marshals Service

SGEU Responds to Public Comments on Saskatchewan Marshals Service

SGEU President Tracey Sauer has issued the following letter in response to recent public comments made by the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party regarding allegations involving a former member of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service. Letter to…

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Tell us your worst boss story to win!

Tell us your worst boss story to win!

Enter our Bad Boss Contest draw for a chance to win: Two (2) tickets to the Saskatchewan Roughriders Home Opening Game How to enter Complete and submit the Bad Boss Submission Form below.  Submission deadline is May 8, 2026.…

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