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Refreshing the Health Minister's memory: Tobacco lawsuit funds and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

Hon. Jeremy Cockrill, MLA Room 204 2405 Legislative Drive Regina, SK, S4S 0B3 he.minister@gov.sk.ca   Minister Cockrill, On Wednesday, September 3, you appeared on…

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SGEU president calls for forest fire action from government

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…

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Show us your Pride for a chance to win

Show us your Pride for a chance to win

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…

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Indigenous member spotlight: Hali Topinka

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…

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Provincial budget fails to deliver on the needs of Saskatchewan workers

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…

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“I Had Some Help”: SGEU raises over $20,000 to support Hope’s Home in Swinging with the Stars fundraiser

“I Had Some Help”: SGEU raises over $20,000 to support Hope’s 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…

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SGEU statement on reopening of Valley Hill Youth Treatment Facility

SGEU statement on reopening 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…

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A message from Hali Topinka on Indigenous Storytelling Month

A message from Hali Topinka on Indigenous Storytelling Month

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…

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Indigenous member spotlight: Sheena Yew

Indigenous member spotlight: Sheena Yew

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…

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Happy New Year from the SGEU education team

Happy New Year from the SGEU education team

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…

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A holiday message from President Tracey Sauer

A holiday message from President Tracey Sauer

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.…

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SGEU members ratify new three-year collective agreement with Saskatchewan Wildlife Assets Management

SGEU members ratify new three-year collective agreement with Saskatchewan Wildlife Assets Management

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…

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Saskatchewan’s Day of Protest

Saskatchewan’s Day of Protest

On November 16, 1979, Saskatchewan labour history was made when 12,000 public employees, members from the Saskatchewan Government Employees’ Association (SGEA, now the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union), staged the…

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Rick Engel Honoured with Prestigious Bora Laskin Award

Rick Engel Honoured with Prestigious Bora Laskin Award

We are thrilled to announce that Rick Engel, one of our distinguished lawyers from Gerrand Rath Johnson, has been named a co-winner of this year's Bora Laskin Award. This award is the highest honour bestowed upon labour lawyers in Canada,…

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Message from Hali Topinka on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Message from Hali Topinka on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Reconciliation carries a unique and personal meaning to each of us. It invites us to reimagine our relationships to our past, our home, and to each other. It represents growth, transformation, and our collective journey toward understanding and…

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SGEU members: The people in your neighbourhood

SGEU members: The people in your neighbourhood

It was 1969, on the first ever season of Sesame Street, when the late Bob McGrath sang “The People in Your Neighbourhood” alongside a cast of crooning muppets for the first time.   The song features different occupations…

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