September 2, 2010

News Releases

CUPE Sask Exec Strengthens the Line

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On Wednesday, the CUPE Saskatchewan Executive got together to join the picket lines in Regina. "We always say: the longer the line, the shorter the strike" said Tom Graham, president of CUPE Saskatchewan. Graham spent time answering questions and visiting with the 650 striking members of Local 1975-01 in Regina. [Nov 15, 2007 11:29 AM]

Rally speakers praise membership’s courage

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The “In solidarity” rally held in Saskatoon on November 9 provided an enormous boost for CUPE 1975 members, as they ended their first full week on the picket line. [Nov 13, 2007 10:23 AM]

CUPE Sask. asks business groups to mind their own business

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SASKATOON: The Canadian Union of Public Employees – Saskatchewan is appalled today that two Saskatoon business associations are attempting to interfere in the union’s negotiations with the University of Saskatchewan. [Nov 7, 2007 11:23 AM]

Saskatchewan Party Bullies Union

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REGINA: The Canadian Union of Public Employees - Saskatchewan is responding today to allegations that discussing labour issues with its members is illegal. [Nov 1, 2007 05:36 PM]

University workers commence job action for a fair settlement

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Saskatoon/ Regina: CUPE 1975 members at the province’s two major universities will walk off the job at 11 a.m. today to participate in rallies demanding their employers return to the table with a fair contract settlement. [Oct 30, 2007 11:13 AM]

Politics and Your Paycheque

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CUPE members get to elect our own bosses, so don't forget to vote on November 7. [Oct 15, 2007 11:34 AM]

Universal drug plan as important as public health plan, CUPE says

SASKATOON: CUPE Saskatchewan President Tom Graham commends the NDP’s election promise to implement a universal drug plan, saying it will benefit thousands of CUPE members and other people in the province who currently have no drug plan coverage or limited coverage. [Oct 15, 2007 11:31 AM]

University workers prepared to strike over employers’ demands for concessions

September 28, 2007 03:13 PM Saskatoon/ Regina: University workers at both the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina voted to give their union negotiating committee a strong strike mandate in response to the employers’ “best offer” which includes a long list of contract concessions. [Oct 15, 2007 11:29 AM]

CUPE Commends Minimum Wage Hike

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Some of the most vulnerable workers in Saskatchewan are going to get a little more respect, according to the Department of Labour. [Oct 3, 2007 02:34 PM]

Solidarity Conference AGENDA and WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Now On-Line! [Sep 18, 2007 05:48 PM]

Regional Meetings on the Way

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... is your local ready for the next provincial election? It's our job to answer your questions, and tell you which policies will work for working people. It's free, along with the coffee and doughnuts. No need to sign up. Don't miss it! [Sep 12, 2007 12:12 PM]

Top Ten Reasons for Your Local to be at the Solidarity Conference

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October 4 and 5 in Saskatoon... don't miss it... [Aug 15, 2007 04:38 PM]

Back to Batoche

Canoe Trip Participants in 2006 launched their three-day journey to Batoche.

CUPE Saskatchewan's Aboriginal Council will undertake the three-day canoe trek to Batoche again this year to mark the defeat of Louis Riel in 1885. [Jul 17, 2007 04:46 PM]

A design to pin our solidarity on...

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CUPE Saskatchewan announces that it is now accepting submissions for the 2007 Solidarity Pin Contest. [May 22, 2007 02:26 PM]

International Day of Mourning

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April 28 is the International Day to remember workers killed or injured on the job. [Apr 27, 2007 11:29 AM]

CUPE Manitoba Convention Wraps Up

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CUPE Saskatchewan President and CUPE General Vice-President Tom Graham is honoured by his colleagues to the east. [Apr 16, 2007 02:42 PM]

THE P3 PROBLEM

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Spaces are still available, but time is running out. Has your local registered for our conference on Public Private Partnerships? [Apr 12, 2007 10:45 AM]

Sask’s Largest Union Calls First Step a “Brave” Move

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REGINA: The Canadian Union of Public Employees - Saskatchewan is praising the newest Provincial Budget; calling the new funding for a seniors’ pharmaceutical care program the first, brave step towards a better province for everyone [Mar 22, 2007 01:29 PM]

CUPE Saskatchewan 42nd Annual Convention Concludes

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CUPE Saskatchewan's Annual Convention wrapped up Friday in Regina, leaving delegates informed, inspired and exhausted. [Mar 12, 2007 04:56 PM]

Striking Group Home Workers Set Up Camp at the Legislature

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Regina: Striking members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees settled onto the frozen steps of the legislature yesterday, where they were joined by CUPE National President Paul Moist. [Feb 20, 2007 09:42 AM]

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