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Dear members, June 27 is Multiculturalism Day, a day for celebrating diversity in our communities and our union. SGEU and its Human Rights and Equity Committee are committed to embracing the differences within our membership and working…

Dear members,  We are deeply saddened by the news of the discovery of at least 600 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Marieval Indian Residential School. On behalf of SGEU, our thoughts are with the people of Treaty 4, Cowessess…

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day — a time to celebrate the unique cultures, history, and achievements of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people. To celebrate this year, we just launched a brand-new video that highlights…

The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) is welcoming new Executive Director, Rikki Boté, who started in the union’s most senior management position on May 10. “I’m pleased to welcome Rikki…

REGINA – Tracey Sauer was elected as SGEU’s new president at the union’s first-ever virtual convention, which took place from April 29 – May 1, 2021. “I am honoured to have been elected to serve as SGEU’s…

The Saskatchewan government continues to reject public demands for all health care workers in the province to be prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19. Employees at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, who care for some of the province’s…

SGEU has reached a tentative collective agreement with Information Services Corporation (ISC). SGEU members at ISC have been without an agreement since September 30, 2019. Negotiations began in January, but were delayed for several…

June 16, 2020 The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) is calling on the government for more assurance that the Saskatchewan Party Government will guarantee important public services are available to the residents…

May 14, 2020 Workers should not be penalized for self-isolation, says SGEU REGINA – SGEU is calling on the Government of Saskatchewan to cover regular salary in regards to employees who have been directed to self-isolate by the…

May 11, 2020 Regina- SGEU is calling on the Government of Saskatchewan to recognize that there are many different essential workers across the province and that those people keeping the province running need to be paid accordingly for the long…

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April 8, 2020 CBO workers need protections during COVID-19 pandemic The three unions representing workers at community-based organizations (CBOs) in Saskatchewan have joined forces to call on all levels of government to provide additional…

March 31, 2020 Public Liquor Stores and Employees Taking Precautions During COVID-19 Pandemic Provincially-owned liquor stores are implementing health and safety measures to protect their customers and employees against COVID-19 — a…

March 27, 2020 SGEU Responds to Confirmation of Corrections Officers testing positive for Covid-19 Regina- Today it was confirmed that two Correction Officers in Saskatoon have tested positive for Covid-19. The confirmed cases raise…