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2018 does not undo the harm inflicted on families in last year's budget Printable version “Saskatchewan people want to move forward, to see improvements in their lives and better opportunities for their children. But we are still mired…

SGEU urges Moe to alter course on pot wholesaling February 6, 2018 With a new leader in place, the Saskatchewan government should take the opportunity to make a common-sense change to its plans for cannabis distribution, according to…

Management at Sask Polytech lay off campus nursing staff in Prince Albert, Moose Jaw May 23, 2018 SGEU is calling on leadership at Saskatchewan Polytechnic to reverse a potentially dangerous decision to lay off two full-time campus nurse…

SGEU calls on government to increase funding to the Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre May 29, 2018 A three-year funding freeze to the Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre (SSAIC) is resulting in reduced services…

One year later: Sask communities suffer without STC service May 31, 2018 One year after the Sask Party shut down the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC), thousands of people continue to live with isolation and frustration…

SGEU calls on Saskatchewan Polytechnic to reconsider shutting down recreation June 8, 2018 SGEU joins a host of others in calling on Sask Polytech to reconsider the sudden termination of its long-standing athletics program and closure of…

Saskatchewan correctional centres a 'powder keg' due to poor Sask Party government policies June 26, 2018 The situation of severe overcrowding, assaults on staff, cancellation of family visitation, gang violence, lack of support and…

Strike mandate given to SGEU's Public Service/Government Employment Negotiating Committee August 1, 2018 SGEU members of the Public Service/Government Employment (PS/GE) bargaining unit have given their Negotiating Committee a…

SGEU members ratify contract at H.E.L.P. Homes of Regina September 17, 2018 SGEU members at H.E.L.P. Homes of Regina have approved a new collective agreement, containing a wage increase and additional benefits for approximately 45…

Sask Party government proves double standard with ballooning Crown executive wage increases September 21, 2018 The recent disclosure of salary increases to senior management at Crown corporations, once again, shows the Sask Party…

GTH divestment has SGEU questioning government's fiscal priorities January 10, 2019 SGEU President Bob Bymoen is questioning why the Sask Party government is wasting more money on a private consultant and severance payouts to a former…

Government trying to balance books on the backs of workers while reducing services to the public March 15, 2019 News that the Ministry of Environment is closing front counter services at 19 of its field offices is more proof that the…

Sask Party still has more work to do on restoring public services, signing collective agreements March 20, 2019 While SGEU is cautiously optimistic to see the Sask Party government’s recent budget restores some public service…

Sask Party government’s liquor and cannabis privatization plan results in millions in lost revenue March 27, 2019 Despite repeated claims by the Sask Party government that its march toward liquor privatization would not see the…

Saskatchewan residents paying the price for camping fee increases April 2, 2019 As Saskatchewan residents get ready to plan their summer camping trips around the province, yet another set of increases in vehicle entry and camping fees…