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Provincial budget fails to deliver on the needs of Saskatchewan workers

March 19, 2025 For immediate release REGINA – Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) President Tracey Sauer is expressing disappointment…

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“I Had Some Help”: SGEU raises over $20,000 to support Hope’s Home in Swinging with the Stars fundraiser

“I Had Some Help”: SGEU raises over $20,000 to support Hope’s Home in Swinging with the Stars fundraiser

On Saturday, February 1, SGEU president Tracey Sauer sported a red sequined jacket and took to the stage in the 7th annual Hope’s Home Swinging for the Stars fundraiser in Regina, where she helped raise over $20,000 in support of the…

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SGEU statement on reopening of Valley Hill Youth Treatment Facility

SGEU statement on reopening of Valley Hill Youth Treatment Facility

Since the abrupt closure of the Valley Hill Youth Treatment Facility in September, SGEU’s priority has been ensuring that members are protected, and that their collective bargaining agreement is upheld. These past months have been a…

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Government wrong to blame workers for its own budget blunders 

Government wrong to blame workers for its own budget blunders 

“A slap in the face to workers prior to the Labour Day weekend”   August 30, 2024 For immediate release The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) is condemning the Government of…

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SGEU members ratify new three-year collective agreement with Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation

SGEU members ratify new three-year collective agreement with Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation

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…

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SGEU PS/GE Negotiating Committee reaches tentative agreement with province

SGEU PS/GE Negotiating Committee reaches tentative agreement with province

For immediate release May 14, 2024 Regina, SK—Following mediation, the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) Public Service/Government Employment (PS/GE) Negotiating Committee has reached a tentative agreement…

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PS/GE Bargaining Unit reaches impasse with Government of Saskatchewan

PS/GE Bargaining Unit reaches impasse with Government of Saskatchewan

February 7, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Public Service/Government Employment (PS/GE) bargaining unit of the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) has reached an impasse in its contract negotiations with the…

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SGEU celebrates grand opening of new Saskatoon office

SGEU celebrates grand opening of new Saskatoon office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2023 SASKATOON, Sask.—SGEU members, elected officials and staff gathered with community members and dignitaries today for the grand opening of SGEU’s new Saskatoon office, located at 802 Queen…

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SGEU reaffirms its commitment to gender equality on Menstrual Health Day

SGEU reaffirms its commitment to gender equality on Menstrual Health Day

Workplaces and governments urged to provide free menstrual products in all bathrooms Regina, SK – The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) reaffirmed its commitment to promoting gender equality on Menstrual…

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SGEU donates $27,000 to Make-A-Wish Saskatchewan

SGEU donates $27,000 to Make-A-Wish Saskatchewan

Donation will help make life-changing wishes come true for children with critical illnesses REGINA, Sask.—The Public Service Government Employment (PS/GE) Bargaining Unit of the Saskatchewan Government & General Employees’…

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Provincial budget fails community-based organizations and those they support

Provincial budget fails community-based organizations and those they support

Joint media release from SGEU, CUPE and SEIU-West March 29, 2023 REGINA, Sask.—Three unions representing workers at over 70 community-based organizations (CBOs) across the province are condemning the provincial budget for yet again…

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Last liquor store closures mark end of an era, says SGEU

Last liquor store closures mark end of an era, says SGEU

Saskatchewan bids farewell to public liquor profits REGINA, Sask.—On Saturday, the last seven SLGA stores in the province will close their doors, bringing an end to public retail liquor in Saskatchewan. After decades of fighting…

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SGEU's Save Our Stores campaign brings fight to save public liquor stores to legislature

SGEU's Save Our Stores campaign brings fight to save public liquor stores to legislature

Photo: SGEU President Tracey Sauer speaks at a rally organized by the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour on October 27, 2022. Saskatchewan residents support saving SLGA stores through petition signing and letter writing campaign Today, the…

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SGEU brings SOS campaign to Prince Albert

SGEU brings SOS campaign to Prince Albert

Union seeks support to save SLGA stores REGINA, Sask.—Members of the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) are in Prince Albert today, seeking support for the Save Our Stores campaign that opposes the…

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