First day prize is a $25 McDonald’s gift card for Mercy A.!!
Announcements
SPEL Committee
These are the billboards in and around Saskatoon. These are only available because of the SPEL committee that we are a part of and this benefits us out immensely for the amount of we put in.
Santa Claus Parade
Hello everyone, this Sunday the Santa Claus parade is coming to Saskatoon we would like to invite you to come and join us. Parade day we will meet at 11:00 in the marshaling area at the farmers market located at River Landing. We won’t know where we will be in the line up, so look for CUPE people.
Parade flyer
Judicial review Local 21
Here is the information about local 21 and their dispute with Workers Compensation Board (WCB)
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Save our stores
The Saskatchewan Government has taken it upon them selves to to shut down the Liquor Board stores. Here is a link below to see more information.
Inflation
Good afternoon,
Here’s a video and information sheet regarding bargaining during inflation from the CUPE National website.
https://cupe.ca/video-bargaining-during-inflation
This is a inflation calculator that shows you how much your old paychecks are worth in this day and age.
https://cupe.ca/cpi-calculator
Dear CUPE Local Unions in the Education Sector
CUPE Saskatchewan Education Workers’ Steering Committee launches survey to examine cuts.
Last spring, school divisions across the province announced cuts and layoffs due to another year of provincial under-funding. Now that the school year is underway, CUPE is conducting a public survey to look at the impacts these cuts are having on students and staff.
“Our school divisions and staff are dealing with the effects of austerity funding,” said Omar Murray, a bus driver in the Chinook School Division, and Chair of the CUPE Saskatchewan Education Workers’ Steering Committee. “We know this has an impact on students. This survey will provide a valuable snapshot of the situation in education.”
CUPE represents over 7,000 education support workers and is a strong advocate for the education system.
“CUPE members are there to support students, teachers, and administration. This survey will give us the information we need to effectively advocate for better education funding.”
I would encourage everyone that is concerned on where the education system is going to please fill out the survey and to share.
The survey can be found at: www.heartofourschools.ca
Thank you for participating in the survey!
The Heart of our Schools
Schools can’t be open without brave, and hard working people like you in them!!!
Stand up for Public Education!!!!
Join us for a free community BBQ in Saskatoon on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Kinsmen Park (by Nutrien Playland) – and Stand Up for Public Education!
Invite CUPE members, your family, friends and neighbours!
Hosted by CUPE Saskatchewan and CUPE Education Workers in Saskatoon and surrounding area, and joined by the Saskatchewan NDP, the community BBQ is an opportunity to support the call for increased education funding from the provincial government and stop the cuts!
- RSVP at this link: https://www.publicservicevoter.ca/bbq_july_9_2022_saskatoon
- You can also text 9JULY2022 to +1-613-900-0450 to RSVP. (Upon text, you will receive a message and an email with event details. For questions or more information, please call the CUPE Saskatchewan office directly at 306-757-1009.)
Want to help volunteer at the BBQ?
- Volunteers are welcome! Directly reply to this email.
Can’t make it to the BBQ?
Invite others to sign the petition too!
Let’s Stand Up for Public Education.
Rock your Roots!! Walk for Reconciliation in Saskatoon!!
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, join CUPE Saskatchewan at the Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation in Saskatoon on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
Demonstrate your support for Truth & Reconciliation and honour Residential School Survivors.
Arrive at 10:00 a.m. in the morning at Victoria Park (meet at Spadina Cres W and 17th St W). Look for the CUPE banner and flags!
At 10:30 a.m. the walk along the Saskatoon riverbank will begin, with the walk ending in Victoria Park. (Walk from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
Following the walk, National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations will take place in the park from Noon until 4:00 p.m. Visit the CUPE Saskatchewan table!
Wear Orange! Walkers are invited to wear their cultural regalia or an orange shirt. CUPE Saskatchewan orange t-shirts will also be available.
Click here for event information.
CUPE Local Unions are welcome to bring their banners and flags.
Join us and RSVP:
- RSVP at this link: https://www.publicservicevoter.ca/rock_your_roots_saskatoon_june_21_2022
- You can also Text WALK2022 to +1-613-900-0450 to RSVP. (Upon text, you will receive a message and an email with event details. For questions or more information, please call the CUPE Saskatchewan office directly at 306-757-1009.)
- Or notify Jodi at the CUPE Saskatchewan Division Office at: j.reavley.cupe@sasktel.net or call 306-757-1009. Please provide your name and cell phone number to reach you