August 23, 2024

For immediate release

Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) members have ratified a new three-year collective agreement with the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). The agreement, which is effective from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025, includes an 8% wage increase over three years. The agreement includes:

• General wage increases of 3% (2023), 3% (2024) and 2% (2025)

In addition to the wage increases, the agreement introduces several other key improvements:

• Standby Compensation: Increased from $10 to $15 per 4 hours, a 50% increase.
• Per Diem Allowances: In-province rates increased from $51 to $70, and out-of-province rates from $61 to $80.
• Meal Allowances: Increased to better support employees during travel and work-related duties.

The agreement also provides enhanced support for employees in need of leave, including access to bereavement leave and sick leave credits for wellness purposes.

SCIC is a provincial Treasury Board Crown Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture. SGEU represents over 450 members with the SCIC, including Marketing & Communications Specialists, Compliance Auditors, Administrative Clerks, Accounting Clerks, Systems Analysts, Quality Assurance Analysts in Information Technology, Research Economists, and more.

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For more information or to arrange an interview, contact:

Carolyn Rebeyka, Communications Officer

Phone: 306-519-2903

Email: crebeyka@sgeu.org

About SGEU

The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union has been working together for Saskatchewan since 1913. Today, SGEU represents 20,000 members in six sectors across Saskatchewan. Visit sgeu.org to learn more.