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

WHAT:  OUR TIME TOGETHER: A national space for Black, Indigenous and racialized CUPE members and allies to co-create nationally and stay connected.

WHO:  If you’re a CUPE member who identifies as a Black, Indigenous and/or racialized person or an ally, you’re invited to a national space where we can work together to put CUPE’s Anti-Racism Strategy into action.

The hosts of this event are Debra Merrier, CUPE National Diversity Vice-President representing Indigenous workers and Aubrey Gonsalves, CUPE National Diversity Vice-President, representing Black and racialized workers.

WHEN:  Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CST

WHERE:  VIRTUAL – VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE

To register for the event on November 19, 2022, Click here.

 *REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 15.

 Event Overview and Background 

OUR TIME TOGETHER: A national space for Black, Indigenous and racialized CUPE members and allies 

Purpose: Black, Indigenous and racialized CUPE members and allies will share, make connections, and brainstorm actions to build an anti-racist labour movement. We’ll be guided by CUPE’s diversity vice-presidents, as well as our union’s Anti-Racism Strategy and commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. When members with lived experience and allies connect, change can happen. Participants will leave knowing their national union continues to be committed to creating an anti-racist union.

Background: This is the second national meeting to bring CUPE’s Anti-Racism Strategy to life. In Goal #2 – Representation, the strategy calls for CUPE to create organizing spaces for Black, Indigenous and racialized members, and we’re doing that. This time, allies are invited as this work can’t be done alone. So, whether you’re a grassroots member or sit on your local’s executive, please join us! It’s your opportunity to make connections, ask questions and give feedback on how to increase representation and how your diversity vice-presidents can best represent you.

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Rights Branch at antiracism@cupe.ca

In solidarity,

CUPE Sask.

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!