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Times are tough for Saskatchewan residents. The government isn't making it easier. They decided to privatize the retail side of SLGA and close all public liquor stores; stores that make a profit. That means less money to support public…

Our award-winning Sask Liquor Pricing app is now better than ever! With a new look and a new set of features, it’s easy to make sure you get the best price on liquor. You can now use the app to: Search products categories See which…

Corrections Officers keep our families and communities safe. SGEU recently commissioned a survey, conducted by Viewpoints Research, of over 1,000 Saskatchewan residents to gather information on how the public views corrections officers.…

Stop Privatization of Food Services The Saskatchewan government is proposing to privatize food services in our adult corrections and young offender centres in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert. This move will result in the elimination of 64…

Anti-privatization SGEU's provincial Anti-Privatization committee has launched several campaigns to defend our province's public services from being quietly sold off to private companies. View the TV ad, "Don't Mess With Our…

Hello Everyone: I appreciate your patience as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. I’m grateful to those who continue to work on the front lines during this viral war — the value of the services you provide cannot be overestimated,…

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May 7, 2020 CORRECTIONAL SERVICES APPRECIATION DAY REGINA – The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 7th Correctional Services Appreciation day. This is an opportunity for us all to recognize the important role corrections…

Tax fairness bus touring Saskatchewan - September 14, 2014 The Fairness Express bus will be touring Saskatchewan starting on September 15 until October 11. When the Fairness Express pulls into Humboldt, Saskatchewan it will have traveled 22,…

Hundreds of SGEU members and supporters took to the streets today to voice their opposition to the sell-off of Saskatchewan public services. Government has recently announced its intention to privatize food services in corrections and young…

Members recognized for keeping our workplaces safe SGEU wishes to congratulate member, Lorna Hamilton upon receiving the 2015 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Award from WorkSafe Saskatchewan. Hamilton is a continuing care assistant at the…

Retirees urge new members to show strong support for their union New life members Recent retirees including those inducted into SGEU’s lifetime members group this year recently sat down together to reflect on what they call a…

Closing rural liquor stores a blow to communities - April 3, 2014 Government’s decision to close four small town liquor stores is a blow to rural communities that rely on public services and public service jobs to meet local needs and keep…

SIAST Professional Services reach tentative agreement - April 3, 2014 SGEU’s Professional Services negotiating committee has reached a tentative agreement with the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST). The union…