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“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…

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SGEU President calls on Premier to increase support for Continuing Care Assistants

SGEU President calls on Premier to increase support for Continuing Care Assistants

An open letter to Premier Moe from SGEU President Tracey Sauer Dear Premier, This week, your government is observing National Nursing Week. As you acknowledge the work of our province’s nurses, I write to call on your support for an…

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2023 Convention Election Results

2023 Convention Election Results

Thank you to everyone who put their name forward for one of the positions up for election. Our union is made strong through member engagement, one aspect of which is serving in leadership positions. Congrats to all newly elected officials!…

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A Bold Past & Bright Future: Convention 2023 Report

A Bold Past & Bright Future: Convention 2023 Report

Message from President Tracey Sauer Dear members, Saturday, April 29, marked the end of our 2023 annual Convention. Convention is SGEU’s supreme decision-making body. Each year, members elect delegates to represent the membership by…

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SGEU donates $27,000 to Make-A-Wish Saskatchewan

SGEU donates $27,000 to Make-A-Wish Saskatchewan

Donation will help make life-changing wishes come true for children with critical illnesses REGINA, Sask.—The Public Service Government Employment (PS/GE) Bargaining Unit of the Saskatchewan Government & General Employees’…

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Farewell to on tap public profits from liquor sales

Farewell to on tap public profits from liquor sales

March 2023 has come and gone, and with it the last of the SLGA public retail stores have also disappeared thanks to a misguided and illogical decision by the provincial government to shut them down. The decision was announced as part of the…

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Provincial budget fails community-based organizations and those they support

Provincial budget fails community-based organizations and those they support

Joint media release from SGEU, CUPE and SEIU-West March 29, 2023 REGINA, Sask.—Three unions representing workers at over 70 community-based organizations (CBOs) across the province are condemning the provincial budget for yet again…

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Last liquor store closures mark end of an era, says SGEU

Last liquor store closures mark end of an era, says SGEU

Saskatchewan bids farewell to public liquor profits REGINA, Sask.—On Saturday, the last seven SLGA stores in the province will close their doors, bringing an end to public retail liquor in Saskatchewan. After decades of fighting…

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SGEU President writes to Premier Moe regarding health care funding

SGEU President writes to Premier Moe regarding health care funding

In mid-February, SGEU President Tracey Sauer wrote to Premier Moe, urging him to take immediate action to address the health care crisis in our province. Our union represents 2,500 front-line health care workers and it is on their…

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Share your input on renaming SGEU Boardrooms

Share your input on renaming SGEU Boardrooms

Help us choose new names for our Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Regina boardrooms Saskatchewan is the traditional territory of the Cree, Dene, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Saulteaux peoples and the homeland of the Métis nation.  We are…

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Message from Hali Topinka, on National Ribbon Skirt Day Reflection

Message from Hali Topinka, on National Ribbon Skirt Day Reflection

As we celebrate Indigenous Storytelling Month, a time dedicated to honouring Indigenous traditions and culture, I would like to reflect on a recent example of the power of these traditions: National Ribbon Skirt Day.  This day originated…

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Celebrating Indigenous Storytelling Month

Celebrating Indigenous Storytelling Month

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Indigenous Storytelling Month, where Indigenous culture and knowledge are told through traditional stories. Since 2004, the Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples Inc. (LSSAP) and the…

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SGEU celebrates Black History Month

SGEU celebrates Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to give special focus to honouring and celebrating the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities. The Government of Canada’s theme for Black History Month this year is “Ours to…

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SGEU donates $3,000 to Hector Thiboutot Community School

SGEU donates $3,000 to Hector Thiboutot Community School

Donation will help ensure children have full stomachs so they can focus on their studies   The Saskatchewan Government & General Employees’ Union (SGEU) has contributed over $3,000 to Hector Thiboutot Community School in Sandy…

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SGEU stands with Star Blanket Cree Nation

SGEU stands with Star Blanket Cree Nation

[CW: This statement contains distressing details concerning residential schools.] Yesterday, Star Blanket Cree Nation announced it has located over 2,000 underground anomalies at the site of the former Lebret Indian Industrial School over the…

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A message from the President

A message from the President

Happy New Year! I hope that you had a wonderful and warm holiday season. It's no secret that this time of year can be difficult for many folks in our community, so it is always heartwarming to see SGEU members go out of their way to…

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