The unions representing inside and outside municipal workers at the City of Prince Albert were notified that over 20 CUPE positions across the organization will be eliminated.

During recent budget deliberations, the city assured the public that their primary goal was to minimize tax impacts on residents without compromising existing services,” said Cara Stelmaschuk, recording secretary of CUPE 882. “No one saw these layoffs coming, and it flies in the face of what both workers and the public were told during budget deliberations.”

All city workers have been offered a buy-out to incentivize early retirement. The union is worried that staffing reductions will have a negative impact on municipal services.

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The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation has announced a one-day province-wide strike on Tuesday, January 16. CUPE Saskatchewan stands with the STF and supports their demands to negotiate on class size and complexity, and to fight for better working conditions and wages.

CUPE represents over 7,000 workers in Saskatchewan’s K-12 education system. We encourage our members to show their support for the STF by sharing posts on social media or attending an event near you.

If you are an education support worker and have questions about how the STF job action might impact you, please reach out to your local union.

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Are you interested in serving on a Standing Committee of CUPE Saskatchewan? Further your union involvement and activism – apply today!

Applications are being accepted for the following vacant position:

• LGBTQ2+ member – Committee Against Racism & Discrimination

Apply by January 26, 2024. Click here to complete the CUPE SK Standing Committee Application for Appointment Form. CUPE members in good standing of affiliated Local Unions who identify as LGBTQ2+ are eligible to apply.

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CUPE education support workers, the frontline professionals working closely with complex needs students, are expressing significant reservations following the recent announcement by the Sask. Party government regarding the introduction of “specialized support” classrooms.

“This announcement has sparked concerns amongst our members, as there was a lack of consultation and justification for the selective inclusion of certain school divisions, leaving a vast majority of students without any tangible support,” said Omar Murray, chairperson of the CUPE Saskatchewan Education Workers’ Steering Committee. “As the backbone of student support services, education workers are alarmed at the absence of clear information regarding additional resources and funding to sustain these initiatives.”

CUPE education support workers emphasize the urgency of addressing the broader issues within the education system, such as chronic underfunding and resource shortages, which have a direct impact on the quality of support provided to students. The reduction in funding to school boards and the elimination of crucial resources, including psychologists and counsellors, have created a challenging environment for both students and staff.

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The 2024 Annual Convention of CUPE Saskatchewan will be held from March 13 to 15, 2024, in Saskatoon.

A reminder to all CUPE locals that Wednesday, February 7, 2024, is the deadline date for early registration, hotel block bookings, award nominations, child care registration, and resolutions or constitutional amendments to be submitted.

The official Call to Convention 2024 package with delegate credential registration information was sent to CUPE locals in December 2023. Convention registration is done through the credential forms your local received. For questions, please contact the CUPE Saskatchewan office at 306-757-1009. CUPE Saskatchewan offers financial assistance to small Local Unions with a membership of 50 full-time equivalent members or less to participate in the Annual Convention.

For more information, visit the: CUPE Saskatchewan Convention 2024 Hub

Display space is limited, and exhibit table and booth requests must be made by February 7, 2024.

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