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Fentanyl Awareness Fentanyl on the Frontline SGEU has compiled the following resources for further reading on workplace exposure risks and preventative measures regarding fentanyl. Download SGEU’s poster or contact our office…

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Tell government to keep IT services public In Saskatchewan, we expect our government to spend our money wisely. But the Sask Party government is doing just the opposite, by quietly privatizing IT services. Since 2009, IT staff in the…

SELLING SASKATCHEWAN: A decade of privatization Since 2007, the Sask Party government has sold off over $1.1 billion in public assets and eliminated more than 1,200 public sector jobs – trading public good for private interests. It’s…

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Protect the workers who protect us The provincial government is taking away existing health benefits from workers who fight and manage forest fires and environmental disasters such as floods. Recent government changes mean these…

Gravelbourg Information Night May 19th Keep Liquor Sales Public - So We All Benefit The government has been steadily eroding public liquor sales in Saskatchewan: New private liquor stores are opening, two in Regina and two in…

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Crown Sector Bargaining Update - April 25, 2013 Post date: April 29, 2013 The SCIC Negotiating Committee met with the employer on April 10-12 and the 23rd and 24th, 2013 at which time we continued negotiations. We have very little to…

The provincial government’s decision to hand over the operation and control of a campground in Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park to a private corporation will cost families more, according to SGEU. “Any profits generated by our…

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 Kelvindell Lodge in Kelvington. Hamilton was nominated by…

Government moves ahead on corrections food services privatization proposal despite concerns - February 27, 2014 The government is moving ahead on its proposal to privatize corrections and young offender food services despite concerns about…

Privatizing food services in corrections costly and risky - January 14, 2014 A government decision to call for proposals to contract out services in Saskatchewan correctional facilities will lead to higher costs and reduced safety, according…

Bargaining Update - April 25, 2013 The SCIC Negotiating Committee met with the employer on April 10-12 and the 23rd and 24th, 2013 at which time we continued negotiations. We have very little to update you with at this time but thought it…