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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…

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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 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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SFL statement of solidarity with SGEU members at public liquor stores

SFL statement of solidarity with SGEU members at public liquor stores

Photo: Saskatchewan Federation of Labour President Lori Johb leads a rallying cry of solidarity at a rally at the Legislature on October 27, 2022. The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and Saskatchewan’s labour movement stands in…

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Statement from SGEU President on government decision to privatize remaining public liquor stores

Statement from SGEU President on government decision to privatize remaining public liquor stores

I have spent the last few days in a state of shock and total sadness. I know I am not alone. Many of us are feeling disbelief and anger, but no one more than the SGEU members who learned suddenly this week that they are losing their jobs over…

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Growth for everyone? SGEU challenges the claim in today’s Throne Speech

Growth for everyone? SGEU challenges the claim in today’s Throne Speech

Photo caption: Bob Stadnichuk, SGEU Vice-President and representative from the SLGA bargaining unit is interviewed by Allison Bamford of CTV News Regina. Today’s Throne Speech is titled Growth that Works for…

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Reflections on SGEU's trip to Northern Saskatchewan

Reflections on SGEU's trip to Northern Saskatchewan

On September 25, SGEU President Tracey Sauer, Retail Regulatory Sector Vice-President Ralph Rathgeber, Indigenous Vice-President Hali Topinka, and Communications Officer Ellen Paulley embarked on a road trip to Northern Saskatchewan. Over the…

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Message from Hali Topinka, on Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Message from Hali Topinka, on Day of Truth and Reconciliation

When people think about getting another statutory holiday, they may be excited by the prospect of getting a whole day off to go shopping, catch up on their shows, or enjoy those final days of warm weather at the lake.  …

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President’s Message on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

President’s Message on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

A Word from your President and your Union Day of Truth and Reconciliation is important to all Canadians. It brings awareness and provides recognition and understanding of the devastating impact of residential schools. We have been lobbying the…

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SGEU calendar contest

SGEU calendar contest

How to enter Create an original drawing on 8.5 x 11-inch paper that responds to the question: What would you like to be when you grow up? Mail or drop off the entry to the SGEU head office at 1011 Devonshire Drive, Regina, SK S4X 2X4 by…

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Labour Day social media draw

Labour Day social media draw

*CONTEST CLOSED* Thank you to everyone who participated! Congratulations to Ashley Chambers who was the random draw winner! Enter our Labour Day social media draw (begins Sept. 2 at 12:00 P.M. CST) for your chance to win a prize pack that…

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