Saskatchewan Federation of Labour’s Summer Camp

CUPE Saskatchewan is offering two (2) sponsorships for CUPE member youth to attend the upcoming Saskatchewan Federation of Labour’s Summer Camp on August 19 to 25, 2023 at Shekinah Retreat Centre near Waldheim, SK.

The sponsorship is intended to assist with the financial cost burden associated with camp attendance. Sponsorships are available for members of CUPE Local Unions affiliated with CUPE Saskatchewan division who are not otherwise eligible for other subsides that may be available through their Local Union.

SFL Summer Camp begins the afternoon of August 19 and ends on the morning of August 25, 2023.

The camp addresses challenges facing youth including social justice and equality issues. it combines learning cooperative recreation activities and fun. Young people between the ages of 13-16 who are children of union members are eligible to attend. Registration is $650 per camper ($750 for non-affiliates).

To apply for a sponsorship please submit an e-mail to the attention of the Secretary Treasurer c/o Jodi Reavley at the CUPE Saskatchewan office: j.reavley.cupe@sasktel.net

Upon application, please indicate:

Applications for sponsorship should be submitted to CUPE Saskatchewan by no later than noon on Friday, May 19, 2023.

In solidarity,
Judy Henley
President, CUPE Saskatchewan
General Vice President, CUPE National

Make Noise for Public Education

For far too long, the Saskatchewan government has shortchanged kids and families. They’ve forced school divisions to make cuts that leave students without access to the resources they need — resources like speech language pathologists, counsellors, psychologists and educational assistants.Instead of fixing it, the latest provincial budget doubles down on years of bad decisions. The Saskatchewan School Boards Association agrees, this provincial budget has made things even worse.CUPE 3730, will you RSVP now and join us on April 29th at the Rally for Public Education?People from all across the province are coming to Regina on April 29th to make some noise for public education. We need you to join us too!

Where: 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina

When: 12-1pm, April 29, 2023

Who: You, your friends, family and loved ones! Bring along anyone in your life who cares about public education!

CUPE 3730, will you join us? RSVP here today.

–the Tell Them Tuesday Team

http://www.tellthemtuesday.com/

CUPE Educational!

You are invited to apply to attend a FREE skills workshop called “Communicating & Canvassing”:

  • April 13, 2023
  • 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • 1122 Saskatchewan Drive, Regina

Apply to attend by clicking here: https://www.publicservicevoter.ca/workshop_01

Spaces are limited, so apply by the March 24th deadline. Members will be notified after the deadline if their application has been accepted.There’s no registration fee to attend. If your application is accepted, CUPE Saskatchewan will cover union leave and travel expenses to attend.Don’t delay, apply right now. These skills will help all of us talk about important issues, build stronger locals, and keep politicians accountable.

 

In solidarity,

Kent PetersonSecretary-TreasurerCUPE SaskatchewanPS: Workshop #1: Communicating & Canvassing will teach folks how to talk about worker issues, communicate with the public, and how to canvass door-to-door. This is part of a series of four workshops through the Public Service Voter campaign. Upon successful completion of Workshop #1, participants will receive a limited edition Public Service Voter shirt.