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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…

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Breast cancer screening expansion needs to match with staffing

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…

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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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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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Government wrong to blame workers for its own budget blunders 

Government wrong to blame workers for its own budget blunders 

“A slap in the face to workers prior to the Labour Day weekend”   August 30, 2024 For immediate release The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) is condemning the Government of…

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SGEU members ratify new three-year collective agreement with Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation

SGEU members ratify new three-year collective agreement with Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation

August 23, 2024 For immediate release Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) members have ratified a new three-year collective agreement with the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). The agreement, which…

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SGEU PS/GE Negotiating Committee reaches tentative agreement with province

SGEU PS/GE Negotiating Committee reaches tentative agreement with province

For immediate release May 14, 2024 Regina, SK—Following mediation, the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) Public Service/Government Employment (PS/GE) Negotiating Committee has reached a tentative agreement…

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PS/GE Bargaining Unit reaches impasse with Government of Saskatchewan

PS/GE Bargaining Unit reaches impasse with Government of Saskatchewan

February 7, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Public Service/Government Employment (PS/GE) bargaining unit of the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) has reached an impasse in its contract negotiations with the…

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SGEU celebrates grand opening of new Saskatoon office

SGEU celebrates grand opening of new Saskatoon office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2023 SASKATOON, Sask.—SGEU members, elected officials and staff gathered with community members and dignitaries today for the grand opening of SGEU’s new Saskatoon office, located at 802 Queen…

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SGEU reaffirms its commitment to gender equality on Menstrual Health Day

SGEU reaffirms its commitment to gender equality on Menstrual Health Day

Workplaces and governments urged to provide free menstrual products in all bathrooms Regina, SK – The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) reaffirmed its commitment to promoting gender equality on Menstrual…

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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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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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