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B A R G A I N I NG PS/GE BARGAINING UNIT

Members vote

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on PS/GE contract • SGEU challenges Employment Act • Members featured on billboards • Survey: Saskatchewan people oppose privatization • Peace Officers’ Memorial 2019

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BALLOTS COUNTED Regina Head Office 1011 Devonshire Drive N. Regina, SK S4X 2X4 Phone: (306) 522-8571 Toll Free: 1-800-667-5221 Fax: (306) 352-1969 Saskatoon Office #201, 1114 – 22nd St. W. Saskatoon, SK S7M 0S5 Phone: (306) 652-1811 Toll Free 1-800-667-9791 Fax: (306) 664-7134

sgeu.org

Prince Albert Office 33 – 11th St. W. Prince Albert, SK S6V 3A8 Phone: (306) 764-5201 Toll Free 1-800-667-9355 Fax: (306) 763-4763

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PS/GE members vote to accept Memorandum of Agreement In ratification votes held from October 7 to November 6, PS/GE members accepted a Memorandum of Agreement reached late this summer with the Government of Saskatchewan.

Almost 70 per cent of members voted in favour.

Representatives of the Negotiating Committee will now work with the Employer to finalize and sign the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, the term of which expires on September 30, 2022.

Information about retroactive pay and other operational details of the agreement will be provided to members as they become available.

SGEU is proud to represent members of the public service who provide vital services to Saskatchewan residents in every corner of our province. Your elected leadership will continue to push for improvements in your workplaces to ensure you are able to continue providing the level of excellence that the public service is known for.

Thank you for your patience, support, and input over the course of this lengthy negotiation process. Thank you as well to the members and staff of the bargaining committee for their time and commitment over the last several years during the negotiating process.

Please be sure to check the SGEU website and Facebook page for updates in the coming days and weeks. Also, please encourage your colleagues to provide a personal email address for the SGEU member database so more of our members can be kept informed about important news in a timely manner. New or updated email addresses can be sent to mis@sgeu.org.

Lori Bossaer Acting Chair PS/GE Bargaining Committee

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SGEU challenges legality of Employment Act SGEU is calling on the Sask Party government to make changes to The Saskatchewan Employment Act, which is currently denying the PS/GE bargaining unit the right to strike.

Section 6-63(1)(b) of The Saskatchewan Employment Act stipulates that it is an unfair labour practice to take job action while an application is before the Labour Relations Board. Currently, several applications involving SGEU are before the Board, many of which are beyond SGEU’s control. Some are successorship applications to protect our members being transferred out of the PS/GE bargaining unit, while others are applications brought against SGEU.

use the possibility of a strike mandate as a negotiating tool so long as this provision is in place. It is a restrictive and completely unnecessary provision, on top of the already extremely onerous process of negotiating an Essential Services Agreement. It needs to be removed.”

“No other province in the country has this provision in its labour laws.”

SGEU President Bob Bymoen

SGEU has launched a legal challenge of section 6-63.

“No other province in the country has this provision in its labour laws,” says SGEU President Bob Bymoen. “Government continues to tie our hands when it comes to bargaining effectively for our members. We can’t even

PS/GE Negotiating Committee The members of the PS/GE Negotiating Committee are:

• Vehicle, Equipment and Operations Component: George McLeod

• Acting Chairperson: Lori Bossaer

• Administration and Communications Component: Robert Cossette

• Component Chairperson and Acting 1st Vice Chairperson Trades and Technical Component: Merv Braniff Component Chairpersons • Acting Human Services Component: Corey McCafferty

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• Legal, Inspection and Regulatory Component: Verne Larson • Support Services Component: Curtis Woytiuk To contact members of the PS/GE Negotiating Committee call 306.775.7206 or 1.800.667.5221, ext. 206.

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Benefits maintained until fall 2021 for members transferred to SPSA and SaskBuilds

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he Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, along with SaskBuilds, has now been added to the list of agencies under Article 2.1 of the PS/GE Collective Agreement.

Employees transferred to those two agencies will maintain all benefits, terms, and conditions of the PS/GE Collective Agreement, including their current health and dental plans.

SaskBuilds and the SPSA will remain under this article until Sept. 30, 2021, on or after which time, the agencies may make application to become separate bargaining units.

Thank you to everyone who used our online tool to send a message to government to protect these members’ rights!

The kilometre rate you will be paid for using a private vehicle for work was updated on October 1, 2019 in accordance with Article 15.3.3 of the PS/GE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The rates are as follows:

New kilometre rate set

Ordinary: 45.52 ¢/km North of 54th parallel: 49.02 ¢/km The allowance payable to employees authorized on an incidental basis to use privately owned vehicles for government business is as follows: Car – subject to a minimum allowance of $5.00 per day, $1.50 per hour (prorated for shorter periods) for actual usage to a maximum of $6.00 per day or 45.52 ¢/km, whichever is greater.

Truck (only if used for hauling) – subject to a minimum allowance of $5.00 per day, $2.00 per hour for actual hauling time to a maximum of $7.00 per day or 48.34 ¢/km, whichever is greater.

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SGEU launches awareness campaign on field office closures

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utdoor recreation is part of what makes life in Saskatchewan great — and it’s a big part of our economy.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of hunters and anglers enjoy Saskatchewan’s natural bounty. But the provincial government has made hunting and fishing licenses, and other services, harder to access by closing Ministry of Environment field offices across rural Saskatchewan.

In March 2019, the government announced that 19 field offices across the province would no longer offer walk-in services to the public as DECEMBER 2019

of October. Eighteen local jobs were lost in the affected communities.

This fall, SGEU launched a series of online ads to raise awareness about these closures and their impact on rural life.

As a result of these cuts, outdoorspeople across our province have lost access to the face-toface services and local expertise offered by the workers who staffed these offices. An online system is no replacement for the help of real people with real knowledge.

An online system is no replacement for the help of real people with real knowledge.

The last thing that rural Saskatchewan needed was yet another cut to services.

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Billboards and fall TV ad feature Public Service members

Above: One of the six PS/GE billboards that are posted around our province Right: Justin Priel, welder for the Ministry of Highways

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n August, members of the SGEU communications team traveled to Saskatoon, Regina, and Hudson Bay to photograph and record videos of SGEU members in and around their workplaces.

Actors were hired to play members of the public and help bring the images to life. The video clips were used in a fall TV ad, which features diverse members of SGEU, including some PS/GE members — such as Justin Priel, a welder for the Ministry of Highways, who delivers the script like a pro!

We have also put the photos to use in a new PS/GE billboard campaign promoting the important services that our members provide to Saskatchewan people.

Our communications officers enjoyed meeting and working with our members, who expressed appreciation to SGEU for taking the time to document the work they do and love.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

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PS/GE members receive the 2019 Protective Services Medal

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wenty-four active PS/GE members are among the recipients of the 2019 Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal.

The medal honours those who have completed 25 years of service in the emergency services field, which includes law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, crisis intervention services, correctional services, and the Canadian forces.

Congratulations to the following members — and thank you for your dedicated service to protecting the people of Saskatchewan.

Ministry of Corrections and Policing Don Balan Norman Northcott Peter Wake

Tim Matice Chris Tkatchuk Tim Woods

Ministry of Environment Duane Barlow Scott Harvey Grant Hunt Ryan Krienke Glen Pranteau Bob Stallard David Swiezak

Bruce Dearborn Dave Heidel Brian Kent Zolton Molnar Daryl Sachkowski Ross Stewart Norman Thomson

Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure Fern Gareau

Ministry of Justice Rory Jordan Peter Philibert Brent Thoms

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New survey shows strong opposition to privatization and strong support for public sector workers

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recent public survey has revealed that the majority of Saskatchewan people oppose privatization, believe public sector wages should keep up with the cost of living, and support workers who speak out about the impact of service cuts. This scientific survey was commissioned by SGEU and conducted in late August and early September 2019.

Privatization The survey found that 58 per cent of people say they oppose privatization, while only 29 per cent say they support it. Compared to past surveys, this result suggests that public support for privatization may be at its lowest level in at least five years.

The survey also asked people what actions by the government they consider to be privatization: • An overwhelming majority — 80 per cent — say that “selling all of a Crown corporation to a private company” is privatization.

• Roughly two-thirds (65 per cent) say that “the sale of public land, buildings, or other assets to a private company” is privatization.

• Almost two-thirds (63 per cent) say that “contracting out public services so they are provided by a private company” is privatization.

• A narrow majority (53 per cent) say that “selling less than 50 per cent of a Crown corporation to a private company” is privatization.

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People were most likely to say that they oppose privatization because they believe publicly delivered services offer better jobs for Saskatchewan people. Many also said they believe publicly delivered services offer better services to smaller communities.

Public sector wages The survey asked what people thought the goal should be when government negotiates public sector contracts: allowing workers to keep up with the cost of living, or saving money by minimizing wage increases.

Three-quarters of people (74 per cent) say that allowing workers to keep up with the cost of living should be the government’s priority.

The survey also asked people whether they support or oppose the idea of cutting public sector workers’ wages in order to reduce the provincial debt. Almost three-quarters of people (71 per cent) oppose that idea.

Unions and workers speaking out The survey asked people whether they support public sector workers, and their unions, speaking out about the impact that public service cuts have on Saskatchewan families and communities.

Over three-quarters of people (77 per cent) say they support workers and unions speaking out.

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What does the public consider to be privatization?

What does the public consider to be privatization?

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80%

11% 11%

None is privatization/Unsure None is privatization/Unsure

Support for/opposition to privatization Unsure Unsure Unsure

13%

Moderately Moderately for/opposition to privatization SupportStrongly oppose support Support oppose for/opposition to privatization Strongly Strongly Moderately Moderately oppose oppose support support Strongly Moderately Moderately Strongly oppose oppose support support 34% 24% 20%

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Strongly support 9%

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Support for workers and unions speaking out about the impact of cuts

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10% 10%

33% 33%

44% 44%

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Corrections Officers – making Saskatchewan a safer place to live

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orking with a committee of Corrections Officers, SGEU has launched a campaign to promote the wide variety of work that Corrections Officers do. The campaign also raises awareness about the challenges that Corrections Officers face at work.

Corrections Officers start their day on high alert, ready for anything — helping an inmate struggling with addictions, de-escalating conflict before it gets ugly, delivering urgent medical care, or working with an inmate to take the next step in their life.

Corrections Officers start their day on high alert, ready for anything.

They never know what they’ll get at the start of that day, as no two days are ever the same.

They are referees, counselors, even first responders to some of the most dangerous and disadvantaged people in Saskatchewan — and they do this work inside facilities that are facing severe overcrowding, gang violence, and drug activity.

It’s more important than ever to make sure Corrections Officers have the resources they need to keep everyone safe. Not only do they keep inmates safe, they help make Saskatchewan a better, safer place to live — for all of us.

Saskatchewan supports Corrections Officers As part of this campaign, SGEU commissioned a survey, conducted by Viewpoints Research, of over 1,000 Saskatchewan residents to gather information on how the public views Corrections Officers.

We also conducted an internal survey of Corrections Officers, where over 250 members replied.

The results are clear: the people of Saskatchewan support the important work of Corrections Officers.

Respondents were asked for their …

• Views on Corrections Officers Over 80% of our members feel the public has a poor perception of Corrections Officers. (Internal survey) But the reality is almost 70% of Saskatchewan residents have a positive impression of Corrections Officers. (Viewpoints Research) • Views on Safety Just over 60% of our members feel unsafe because of workplace violence on the job.

(Internal survey) Over 90% of Saskatchewan residents agree the work done by Corrections Officers is dangerous and essential. (Viewpoints Research) • Views on Inmate Treatment Over half of our members believe Corrections Officers provide excellent service to inmates and visitors. (Internal survey) The public agrees, as over 65% of Saskatchewan residents believe Corrections Officers treat inmates fairly. (Viewpoints Research) To learn more please visit: www.safersask.org

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SGEU calls for improvements to worker and inmate safety at Saskatoon and Pine Grove Correctional Centres

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fter rival gang members engaged in a violent altercation in the yard of the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre in September, SGEU called for more resources and better strategies for dealing with gang violence in jails.

Since only a few staff members were present and could not prevent the altercation, extra Corrections Officers were called in to assist.

“We are hearing from our members that the ways in which gangs are being housed and transported around the jail is just not working,” said SGEU President Bob Bymoen. “Our members are very concerned, not only for their own safety, but also for the inmates.”

Bymoen called for more staff at the facility and expressed concern for the safety of both staff and inmates.

He added that overcrowding can lead to dangerous situations, and that SGEU members would be willing to work with government to find a solution.

“Our members are very concerned, not only for their own safety, but also for the inmates.”

SGEU President Bob Bymoen

Bymoen called for new strategies for dealing with rival gangs.

“Perhaps it requires providing more highsecurity areas, or more staff to prevent altercations, or changing their programming so that these factions are kept apart at all times,” said Bymoen.

Overcrowding at Pine Grove Correctional Centre In October, Pine Grove Correctional Centre — a 188-bed facility — had 197 prisoners. “[Overcrowding] just creates a really tough environment to house inmates … in a humane way,” Bymoen told paNOW.

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Public Service members attend NUPGE working sessions

Working session for Conservation Officers Saskatchewan Conservation Officers Cory Loitz, Chris Maier, and Verne Larson joined Conservation Officers, union officials, and negotiators from Newfoundland, New Brunswick, PEI, and Manitoba at the NUPGE working session for Conservation Officers on September 27, 2019 in Ottawa.

NUPGE Secretary-Treasurer Bert Blundon welcomed participants to the working session, which included discussion on occupational health and safety issues. Each province took turns presenting reports on political climate, collective bargaining, significant grievance arbitration decisions, scope of work, restructuring, sidearm and training requirements, and major campaigns.

President of the Canadian Peace Officers’ Memorial Association Gaston Ethier spoke about the importance of Conservation Officers participating in the Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Service on Parliament Hill. On Sunday, Conservation Officers from Saskatchewan and Manitoba marched together at the 42nd Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.

Working session for Corrections Officers and Youth Facility Workers Jyl Targerson, Jon Urton, Roger Dusseault, Kim Picot, Glenn Billingsley, and Corey McCafferty attended a NUPGE working session for Corrections Officers and Youth Facility Workers, September 26-27 in Ottawa.

Approximately 37 people were in attendance, with three from NUPGE and others from provinces across the country. The group discussed issues affecting the provincial facilities that were represented at the meeting.

Some issues and concerns discussed were: • National Union research –– Overcrowding –– Mental injury among justice workers –– Administrative segregation • Occupational health and safety –– Violence on the rise –– Mental injury • Crisis in the correctional centres –– Overcrowding –– Staffing levels, and recruitment and retention issues –– Segregation • Health and wellness programs Corrections Officers and Youth Facility Workers also marched in the Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.

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Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial

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delegation of Public Service members represented the PS/GE Bargaining Unit at the 42nd annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Ottawa in September.

Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, which takes place on the last Sunday each September, commemorates law enforcement personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This year, four new names were added to the official memorial in Ottawa, bringing the total of fallen officers to more than 870. These names are engraved on the Honour Roll tablets along the perimeter wall on Parliament Hill.

This year, four new names were added to the official memorial in Ottawa, bringing the total of fallen officers to more than 870.

Above and left: Members of the Public Service attending the Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Ottawa this fall

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Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre grateful for SGEU sponsorship

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he SGEU Public Service held its annual appreciation supper for seniors in October at the Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre. We would like to thank all of the volunteers who assisted in making this supper a huge success.

To the right is a message to SGEU Public Service on behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre. The message originally appeared in the Centre’s newsletter.

Thank You! We, as an organization, look forward every year to help facilitate a fantastic event that is well attended and very much appreciated. SGEU has sponsored a free turkey dinner for the past four years at our Winnipeg Street location, and each year, it has been very well attended. It’s not always about the food; it’s about the inclusion that affects a large portion of the seniors in Regina.

We appreciate SGEU and their members for acknowledging this issue. Each of the volunteers made the seniors feel welcomed and special. Thank you to all the dedicated volunteers, University of Regina basketball team, and SGEU members.

The Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre is fortunate to have SGEU as a partner. Not only do you provide a yearly meal, but you also help support our Home Help Services. It is the mission of the Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre (RSCC) to foster and deliver programs and services to people 55+ to sustain independent, healthy and active lifestyles. Our centres provide opportunities to participate in activities and offer affordable home help services to all seniors of Regina. These services enable anyone over 55 years old who lives, and wants to continue to live, independently in their own home.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the dedicated staff of the RSCC we want to extend our sincerest appreciation and gratitude of all that you do. Thank you!

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Public Service members lay wreath at remembrance service

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Photo credit: Government of Saskatchewan

embers of PS/GE Ray Aldinger, who works at Paul Dojack Youth Centre, and Joanne Davidson, who works at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre, joined Premier Scott Moe, dignitaries, and veterans at the Annual Service of Remembrance of the Saskatchewan Public Service at the Legislature on November 6.

Both Ray and Joanne had the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of SGEU during the service.

The service paid tribute to public servants who gave their lives in times of war, and commemorated the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Second World War.

Thank you to SGEU Public Service members for working to make life good in Saskatchewan.

Happy holidays!

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Discount program for Public Service members

Savings at your fingertips

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s a member of the Public Service, you are entitled to countless savings from merchants in hundreds of locations across Canada. We are part of the Endless Savings & More program that allows you to get great deals — and it’s all available from your smartphone.

How to sign up for savings: If you have an Android phone, go to the Google Play store

and search for the Endless Savings and More app. If you have an iPhone, go to the App store and search for the Endless Savings and More app. Install the app and open it. When prompted, the organization code is: psge. Enter your name and email address and agree to the terms and conditions. The discounts from the app will be updated on your phone.

How it works: After you install the SGEU Public Service version of the ESM App on your

smartphone, view merchant savings conveniently organized by “Category.” Tap on a merchant to view offers and tap on an offer for redemption details. You typically show the offer on your smartphone at payment in physical locations, or enter a code for online purchases.

SGEU Public Service “Exclusive Offers” always appear first when you tap the ESM App. Check out the “Travel and Play” category on the ESM App to save hundreds on your next trip.

Business Vendor

Location

Discount

Notes

24 Fit

412 Dewdney Ave. Regina

Save 20% on monthly fitness classes

Show SGEU membership card at payment

Co-operators Insurance

All of Saskatchewan

Save up to 40% off home, condo or tennants insurance, only available through 1.800.387.1963

To redeem, mention SGEU when calling

Envision Floor Cleaning

645 Park St. Regina

10% discount on most items. Some exceptions apply. Consult store staff for details.

Show SGEU membership card at payment

Evolution Fitness

Regina

Special discount for SGEU members

Fabutan

145 15th St. Prince Albert

25% more minutes on package, $15 spray tans and 15% off all products

Show SGEU membership card at payment

Fabutan

380 C 2nd Ave. N. Saskatoon

25% more minutes on tanning package, $15 spray tans and buy a 30-day red light package and get an extra week free

Show SGEU membership card at payment

Factory Optical

All of Saskatchewan

Choose an offer: 40% off a complete pair of glasses; 50% off lenses; 50% off frames with the purchace of Rx lenses; 2 for 1 + one complete kids’ pair free; 2 for 1 + free polarization

Show SGEU membership card at payment

Fitness Focus

1250 Ontario Ave. Saskatoon

No-contract memberships, zero annual fees, silver Show SGEU membership $16 strength or fitness biweekly fees, gold $21 card at payment biweekly, add childcare $10 biweekly (for the family)

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Business Vendor

Location

Discount

Notes

Fountain Tire

1020 Victoria Ave. E. Regina

Save 10% on everything except dealer parts

Show SGEU membership card at payment

Fourth Avenue Vision Centre

102 – 1114 22nd St. W. Save 30% off frames when buying a complete pair Show SGEU membership Saskatoon (SGEU bldg.) card at payment

Frontrunner Footwear

650 13th St. E. Prince Albert

10% discount on work footwear (black polishable)

Show SGEU membership card at payment

Gene’s Cycle and Sport

270 32nd St. W. Prince Albert

Save 15% on all regular priced items

Show SGEU membership card at payment

Heritage Optical

4712 50th Ave. Lloydminster

Save 15% off frames and lenses

Show SGEU membership card at payment

P.A.C. – Pumphouse Athletic Club

27 B Second Ave. N. Yorkton

Save $10 on the “Join the PAC” monthly gym membership

Show SGEU membership card at payment

Professional Western Computers

424 Victoria Ave. E. Regina

Save 10% on in-store labour only, valid one time only

Show SGEU membership card at payment

Ramsay Health & Fitness

Monthly memberships for only $47.25 or $42 with our RHF plan (includes GST)

Rogers

All of Saskatchewan

Receive a free tablet, $300 activation credit and a 10% discount

Sherwin Williams

All of Saskatchewan

Paint Perks: 10% off regular prices and 30-40% off Show SGEU membership prices on holidays card at payment

Tasha’s Day Spa

925B 11th Ave. Regina

Save 10% on hair, nails, pedicure, manicure, and laser

Telus

Identify as an ESM customer and contact Colin Moore

Show SGEU membership card at payment

Exclusive deals for you! New Endless Data plans have launched; get $200 off the in market cost of a smartphone (conditions apply); refer a coworker and you both receive a $50 bill credit (no limits)

The Wireless Age

1401 Broad St. and 4131 Rochdale Blvd.

Regina

$30 off purchase of a new device and 20% off accessories

Show SGEU membership card at payment

Touched by Grace

2706 13th Ave. Regina in Head to Heal Wellness Center

Save 10% on reflexology, craniosacral therapy, hypnotherapy, or reiki

Show SGEU membership card at payment

Travel Discounts

All of Saskatchewan

Exclusive SGEU Travel Discounts — save 10-20% or more on all hotels and car rentals around the world

The Coronet

3551 2nd Ave. W. Prince Albert

Room rate of $101.15 plus tax on regular room (two queens or one king)

To redeem call 306.764.6441 and ask for the SGEU rate

TTH Law Firm

2012 McIntyre St. Regina

Save 20% off tariff real estate fees and 10% off estate planning fees

Show SGEU membership card at payment

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Golf Tournament

S AT U R D AY , M AY 3 0 , 2 0 2 0 M E L F O R T G O L F A N D CO U N T R Y C L U B S H OTG U N S TA R T 12 : 0 0 P . M .

P U T T I N G CO N T ES T !

4 H O L E - I N - O N E P R I Z ES !

• $150/player (includes golf cart and supper) • Register with payment before May 22, 2020 by contacting George at 306.402.7141 or Richard at 306.775.7214 (first 100 golfers accepted) AL L P R O CEEDS D O N ATED TO THE S A S K ATCHE WAN CHIL DR EN ’ S W ISH F O UNDATIO N PAGE 18

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Pharmacy dispensing fees In order to keep the costs to our extended health plan to a minimum, we encourage members to fill prescriptions at pharmacies with lower dispensing fees.

Pharmacy Cost

Pharmacy Cost

Regina Co-op Pharmacy Costco Pharmacy London Drugs Pharmasave Rexall Pharmacy Safeway Pharmacy Shoppers Drug Mart Superstore Pharmacy Sobeys Pharmacy

306.791.9301 306.271.0922 306.546.1600 306.789.5541 306.543.1446 306.586.5140 306.777.8040 306.546.6500 306.546.5881

$11.60 $ 4.49 $ 9.99 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60

Moose Jaw Pharmasave Loblaw Pharmacy Rexall Pharmacy Safeway Pharmacy

306.692.6433 306.691.6035 306.694.5556 306.694.2112

Nipawin Davis Rexall

306.862.3141 $11.60

Saskatoon Safeway Pharmacy Superstore Pharmacy Shoppers Pharmacy Extra Foods Pharmacy London Drugs

306.934.8185 306.956.1631 306.653.4866 306.249.9200 306.664.9521

$11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $10.49 $ 9.99

North Battleford Fisher’s Drug Store Co-op Pharmacy Walmart Pharmacy Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmasave Battleford Drug Mart

306.445.6153 306.445.9800 306.445.8108 306.445.6253 306.937.2600 306.937.3303

Prince Albert Safeway Pharmacy Superstore Pharmacy Shoppers Drug Mart

306.922.1242 $11.60 306.953.8120 $11.60 306.922.6144 $11.60

Swift Current Pharmasave Co-op Pharmacy Rexall Drug Store Shoppers Drug Mart

306.778.5362 $11.60 306.778.8800 $11.60 306.773.4633 $11.60 306.773.5301 $11.60

Weyburn Co-op Pharmacy Drugstore Pharmacy Pharmasave Price Rite Pharmacy

306.848.3663 306.848.3407 306.848.3850 306.842.4221

Yorkton Hearn’s Westview Pharmacy Shoppers Drug Mart Superstore Pharmacy

306.783.4331 $11.60 306.783.9796 $11.60 306.786.4035 $11.60

Estevan Henderson Drugs Pharmasave Sobeys Pharmacy

306.634.3666 $11.60 306.637.3802 $11.60 306.637.2580 $11.60

Hudson Bay Pharmasave

306.865.2663 $11.60

Kelvington Kelvington Pharmacy

306.327.4662 $11.60

Kindersley Kindersley Pharmasave 306.463.1655 $11.60 La Ronge La Ronge Drug Store Meadow Lake Drugstore Pharmacy Co-op Pharmacy Madill’s Drugs

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306.425.2252 $11.60

306.236.8330 $11.60 306.236.6366 $11.60 306.236.5210 $11.60

$11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60

$11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60

$11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60

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BARGAINING COUNCIL MEMBERS Beaudry, John

Human Services

306.227.0687

Bennett, Janice

Support Services

306.867.7951

Bossaer, Lori

Chairperson

306.441.4601

Braniff, Merv

Trades and Technical

306.536.0503

Brown, Michelle

Support Services

306.425.9810

Bubley, Crystal

Trades and Technical

306.581.2842

Cook, Donna

Trades and Technical

306.470.7076

Cossette, Robert

Administration and Communications

306.527.3522

Deck, Devin

Vehicle, Equipment and Operations

306.961.6644

Dixon, Ian

Vehicle, Equipment and Operations

306.450.0833

Hart, Pat

Administration and Communications

639.560.0945

Krasko, Jackie

Support Services

306.551.4908

Larson, Verne

Legal, Inspection and Regulatory

306.535.3670

Leier, Bruce

Administration and Communications

306.235.7666

McCafferty, Corey

Human Services

306.270.9533

McKay, Tim

Vehicle, Equipment and Operations

306.240.4121

McLeod, George

Vehicle, Equipment and Operations

306.402.7141

McLeod, James

Legal, Inspection and Regulatory

306.725.8244

Petryshyn, Johnny

Legal, Inspection and Regulatory

306.814.0071

Rudd, John

Administration and Communications

306.961.5206

Sawatzky, Kevin

Human Services

306.221.4669

Schommer, Cal

Legal, Inspection and Regulatory

306.370.3334

Shortt, David

Administration and Communications

306.441.0455

Switzer, Sterling

Legal, Inspection and Regulatory

306.590.8339

Symchyck, Connie

Human Services

306.260.8759

Woytiuk, Curt

Support Services

306.531.7617

Zweifel, Lovyl

Trades and Technical

306.821.6194

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES De Ciman, Muna

1101

Regina

306.570.1568

Harvey, Jeff

1102

Saskatoon

306.881.9975

Trost, Mac

1103

North Battleford

306.441.3980

Alan Erickson

1104

Radville

306.869.6760

Yuzik, Carol

1105

Prince Albert

306.940.8638

Cook, Earl

1107

Hudson Bay

306.470.7596

Miller, Ida

1108

Swift Current

306.661.8972

Achtymichuk, Dale

1109

Wadena

306.338.8184

Goski, Denise

1110

Moose Jaw

306.631.4749

Neiszner, Stephen

1111

Kindersley

306.327.2539

Vacant

1112

Nipawin

Osborne, Cody

1114

Melfort

306.752.6214

Riabko, Shawn

1115

Kamsack

306.621.2705

Schwartz, Ernie

1119

Dorintosh

306.240.5055

Warriner, Jennifer

1120

Alameda

306.485.9868

Lockhart, Brock

1121

Denare Beach

306.688.0135

Hansen, Kim

1122

Buffalo Narrows

306.235.7738

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STEWARD SUPPORT Remember that your stewards are there to assist you if you run into potential problems in your workplace.

If you are called into a meeting with a supervisor or manager that you think could lead to disciplinary action, take a steward with you.

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The 2020 PS/GE floating holiday is Friday, July 31 DECEMBER 2019