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Standing up for public services Update on bargaining SGEU mounts legal challenge A better way: Getting our province back on track
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What’s happening at the bargaining table?
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Cover photo: Evie Ruddy, Regina Rally, March 8
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A 3.5% compensation G overnment’s threat to impose a 3.5 per cent compensation cut on public service members has been rejected by your SGEU Public Service Negotiating Committee.
While Finance Minister Kevin Doherty presented SGEU with a letter announcing the 3.5 per cent cut, and identified this reduction in the provincial budget, we are not prepared to agree to this claw back of wages and benefits.
Government undermines bargaining process We strongly oppose the government’s heavyhanded tactics, and its intent to once again undermine the collective bargaining process. We have filed an unfair labour practice application with the Labour Relations Board, arguing that government is subverting the collective bargaining process by trying to impose a rollback on union members. (See article on page 4.)
have to pay the price for government’s financial mismanagement and bad decisions. It was not government workers, or the people who rely on the services we deliver, who squandered the province’s rainy day fund, wasted millions on the Global Transportation Hub (GTH) land scam, or overspent on highpriced consultants and private contractors, instead of keeping work within the public service.
We strongly oppose the government’s intent to once again undermine the bargaining process.
To date, the employer has rejected all of our monetary proposals. At the time of printing, they had not presented us with a monetary package to consider. Only minor items have been agreed on. Our position continues to be that public service employees should not
SGEU joined with other unions and citizens from across the province on March 8 to protest the government’s plans to rollback compensation for public sector workers, cut programs and privatize services.
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claw back is not acceptable Invest in public services to stimulate economy Now more than ever, Saskatchewan needs to invest in public services and public service workers, so families can continue to pay taxes, and spend wages in local businesses, giving back to the provincial treasury and stimulating economic activity in their communities.
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We will continue to work towards a new collective agreement that respects the rights of our members and supports the public services of our province and the people who count on them.
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SGEU mounts legal challenge to SGEU has mounted a legal challenge in response to government threats to roll back wages of public service workers, force unpaid days off, and/or undermine existing pension and health benefits. Our position is that the government’s approach undermines the union’s right to bargain on behalf of its members. Government is not only expecting public sector workers to pay the price for its own financial waste and mismanagement, it’s doing it in a way that breaches members’ right to bargain collectively in good faith with their employer. Premier Brad Wall and Finance Minister Kevin Doherty have repeatedly made statements in the media about their intention to attack the wages and working conditions of public employees as a means of cutting costs and reducing the deficit.
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Defending members’ rights The legal challenge comes in the form of an unfair labour practice, filed with the Labour Relations Board, which argues that the government is subverting the bargaining process by, among other things, laying out its financial mandate through a public relations campaign instead of at the bargaining table. Members should not be hearing about wage cuts, job losses, rollbacks, and unpaid days off through the media. They have a union to represent them, and the government is acting in bad faith by communicating directly with them, instead of bargaining with the union that represents them.
SGEU rejects “Take it or leave it” approach Attempting to unilaterally dictate the terms of an agreement, as the government is currently doing in its public statements about rolling back members’ wages and benefits, is a breach of the bargaining process.
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government rollback threats Collective bargaining is founded on the principle of being open to alternatives, to being willing to hear proposals from the other side, but this government is essentially saying “take it or leave it.” The public service workers of this province deserve better. Public employees are on the frontlines protecting and preserving our province. Whether it’s social workers caring for vulnerable kids, corrections and young offenders workers keeping communities safe, highways workers clearing roads, or firefighters safeguarding northern families, public servants work hard every day to keep Saskatchewan strong. They deserve to be treated fairly, and to have their basic rights respected by their employer. We are prepared to do whatever we can to defend our members against this unprecedented attack on public service workers and their collective bargaining rights.
SGEU challenges treatment of cleaners The unfair labour practice application also argues the government has not acted in good faith by attempting to bargain directly with janitorial cleaning staff in the Ministry of Central Services. When government announced it was planning to contract out the cleaning work, it asked the janitorial staff to re-apply for their jobs by proposing a new private contract for services. Not only is government guilty of attacking some of the most vulnerable, lowest paid members of the public service, but it has breached the rights of those workers by putting them into the position of having to bargain with government as individuals instead of as members of their union. We believe this is a breach of the province’s employment laws.
Members should not be hearing about wage cuts and rollbacks in the media. JUNE 2017
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Brutal budget cuts public service
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undreds of public service members have been fired as a result of this year’s brutal provincial budget.
Jobs were eliminated in eight ministries, in crucial areas where workers meet basic needs of Saskatchewan people, including the Ministries of Highways, Education and Environment. Privatizing government cleaners resulted in the loss of 230 positions, and eliminating the Saskatchewan Pastures Program will mean a further loss of 132 jobs over the next three years.
Take-home pay eroded On top of an ongoing cascade of job losses, the public service is being targeted for even more harmful cuts. If a threatened 3.5 per cent compensation cut is imposed on public service workers, we will be much worse off than before the beginning of the resource boom. Wages for government employees have not kept up with the cost of living. In real dollar terms, government workers already take home less today than they did a decade ago.
Already cut to the bone Saskatchewan public services have already been cut to the bone, leaving gaps in the workforce and chronic understaffing in vital areas, like child protection and correctional services. More than 1,900 government jobs were cut between 2010 and 2014. Now, many workers struggle to deal with unmanageable workloads, and families who need services suffer the consequences. Additional cuts will place even more strain on overburdened staff and the people they serve.
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Cut consultants not public service workers Government needs to start managing more responsibly, and it should start with a review of all contracts with consultants and private contractors to assess the real cost and value to the province. Any contract that is found to be inefficient should be immediately cancelled. Saskatchewan people expect their public services and Crowns to be there when they need them. We need to stop the cutbacks and privatization, before it’s too late.
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Facts matter
Austerity budgets hurt economic recovery
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he Sask Party government is recklessly slashing public spending in response to an economic downturn — even though this strategy has been proven not to work. Government is gutting services, firing workers, rolling back wages, cutting funding for everything from schools and health services, to supports for kids with special needs and hospital chaplains. This approach is known as austerity — and it doesn’t work. Take the example of the United States. After the 2008 economic meltdown, 30 states chose to increase public spending, while 20 states brought in cutbacks. The result: Stronger economic recovery when government invested in services instead of cutting them.
Austerity slows economic recovery More public spending leads to stronger economic growth Boosting public spending resulted in less unemployment and more private-sector jobs, and stronger overall economic growth for the states that invested in services — compared to those that cut spending.* Even the International Monetary Fund, whose economists used to champion austerity, has realized that government cutbacks make things worse, not better. According to IMF research, austerity reduces incomes, increases unemployment, and slows economic recovery. It’s time for the Sask Party government to listen up and look at the facts. Austerity budgets and cuts to public services and public service workers will only make life harder for Saskatchewan families — now and in the future. Source: “Austerity is hammering American economies.” Centre for American Progress. June 21, 2012.
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Sask Party budget 2017
Who’s feeling the pain? School kids – $22 million cut from schools. At risk: Support for kids with special needs, prekindergarten, bus services, classroom support.
Seniors in long-term care – Fees hiked for about half the province’s long-term care residents.
Post-secondary students – $30 million cut. Result: tuition hikes, fewer scholarships and less student aid. No tuition tax credit.
People in chronic pain – Chiropractic, orthotic and podiatry services cut for lowincome people.
Anyone who lives in a city – $32 million cut from cities. Effect: tax hikes, and cuts in services, like buses, parks and rinks.
Vulnerable families – Parent mentoring program cut, eliminating supports for those who could benefit from early intervention.
Workers who provide public services – Hundreds of workers fired. Collateral damage: everyone who relies on public services. More job cuts to come, the fall-out from provincial cuts to schools, health care, and cities.
Special needs kids – Day cares lose funding for staff who care for children with special needs.
Working families, Sask. communities – $250 million compensation claw back from public-sector workers. Seniors, farmers, rural and Indigenous people, and anyone else who needs the bus – STC eliminated. People who are hearing impaired – Hearing Aid Plan eliminated.
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Sick people and grieving families – Funding for chaplains in hospitals and care homes cut. Bereaved low-income families – Social Services will no longer cover the cost of funeral services, beyond basic burial or cremation. People with mental health problems – 10 per cent cut to community agencies that provide mental health services, addictions and other frontline supports.
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Families on assistance, disabled people – Allowances are cut, including travel allowances for people with disabilities. People who love parks – 45 per cent cut to Meewasin Valley Authority funding puts the fragile ecology of the South Saskatchewan River bank at risk. Northern communities (and forests) – 39 per cent cut to the capital budget for wildfire management could make it harder to fight wildfires. Farmers (and the wildlife) who rely on public pastures – Pastures Program cut, eliminating affordable grazing lands and wildlife habitats. Farmers who need to ship grain – Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation to be sold off. The Crown corporation was profitable, earning $2 million for the province last year alone.
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Taxes target most vulnerable Low and mid-income families – Hiking the PST up to six per cent hurts lower-income people the most. Families who spend their income on goods and services to meet basic needs pay a greater portion of their income in sales taxes than the wealthy, who can save, invest or spend their money elsewhere. And if all that isn’t bad enough – Families will now have to pay PST on kids’ clothes, snack foods, restaurant meals, home renovations and health and other insurance premiums.
Standing up for Saskatchewan makes a difference Libraries saved! Taking action works! Government was forced to reverse crippling cuts to libraries because citizens said ‘No’! We saved libraries, and we can save other public services.
Say ‘No!’ to Sask Party Budget 2017 Take action! Tell your MLA to stop the cuts at:
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How did the province get into this financial mess?
Sask Party government waste and mismanagement GTH Land Scam – Millions in taxpayers’ money wasted paying three times the appraised value for land near the Global Transportation Hub (GTH). Millions ended up in the pockets of land speculators, including Sask Party donors. Over-priced consultants – Hundreds of millions handed to costly consultants. Spending on consultants rose by 228 per cent between 2009 and 2014. The Ministry of Highways spent 400 per cent more on outside consultants. Lean – $35 million handed to a U.S. consultant to improve efficiency in health care. After the problem-ridden program was cancelled early, a study found that the province spent $1,511 for every dollar saved by Lean. Regina Bypass – Nearly $2 billion handed to a French multinational corporation to build a bypass around Regina. An Alberta company will be paid an undisclosed amount to plow and sand the 60 kms of highway for 30 years. Payouts to unsuccessful corporate bidders – In 2016 alone, the province paid $5.6 million in honorariums to corporations who were
the unsuccessful bidders on P3 infrastructure projects. More MLAs – Three new MLAs added to Legislature at a cost of $700,000 a year. Premier’s political staff – Taxpayers picked up the tab for a whopping increase in salaries and benefits for advisors, strategists and others who work in Executive Council — a 74 per cent increase since 2009. Liquor privatization – Tens of millions will be lost each year according to independent financial analysis — the fall-out from privatizing liquor stores.* Smart meters – After spending $37 million on smart meters, SaskPower was forced to remove and replace all 105,000 of the potentiallydefective meters, at a cost of as much as $15 million more. Carbon Capture – SaskPower was forced to pay almost $20 million in penalties to Cenovus Energy, when the new $1.5 billion Boundary Dam carbon capture and storage plant failed to capture enough carbon to sell to the energy company. *D. Campanella. CCPA. 2016.
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A better way
Cancel the corporate tax cut – Stop the giveaway of hundreds of millions of dollars to big, profitable corporations. Do Saskatchewan people really need to subsidize Walmart, McDonalds and Cameco — at the same time as government is cutting funding for kindergarten to grade 12, universities and skilled job training, and programs for kids with special needs? More than $25 million will be lost this year alone from a new corporate tax cut. The losses will more than double in 2019, when a second corporate tax break kicks in. Boost corporate taxes – Increase taxes on those who can afford it, like large, profitable corporations. Just a modest increase could net millions and still keep us competitive with other provinces and countries. Reverse tax breaks for the wealthiest – The budget’s reduction of personal income tax rates will benefit the wealthiest the most. Government will lose $82 million this year alone. Invest in our province – Invest in madein-Saskatchewan public services and public infrastructure to keep families strong and to keep good jobs in our communities. Maintain decent public sector wages so families continue to pay taxes and stimulate local economies with their purchases.
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Options for getting Saskatchewan back on track Ditch costly megaprojects – Stop handing hundreds of millions to outside corporations for costly megaprojects — like the Regina Bypass, being built by a French multinational. Review private contracts – Assess the real value of the hundreds of millions spent on consultants and private contractors. Cancel any contract that does not benefit Saskatchewan people. Cut the number of MLAs – Eliminate the three new MLAs the Sask Party government added to the Legislature at a combined cost of roughly $700,000 per year. Roll back pay hikes for political staff – Reverse the 74 percent payroll increase Premier Brad Wall gave to his Executive Council staff between 2009 and 2016.
There is a better way. Sharing what we’ve built. Taking care of each other. Standing strong together. That’s the Saskatchewan way.
Stop selling public assets – Keep revenue generating public assets, like liquor stores, working for Saskatchewan people. The government’s current liquor privatization plan will cost taxpayers tens of millions every year. Get more from our resources – Increase the royalties that big corporations pay to exploit our province’s non-renewable resources, like potash, uranium, and oil. These resources belong to Saskatchewan people, and once they are gone, the corporations will leave. We will be left with nothing. Stash some of the revenue away in a Heritage Fund for when that day comes.
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Government cleaners fired
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overnment is firing 230 cleaners and turning the work over to private contractors.
Though this decision will be devastating for hundreds of workers and their families, Christine Tell, Minister of Central Services, was clear about her government’s priorities, saying the privatization is “an excellent opportunity” for the business community.
Living-wage jobs lost Not only is it shameful for government to be making the lowest-paid, most vulnerable workers in the public service pay the price for its own financial mismanagement, cutting living-wage jobs will mean less money spent in local communities, more poverty-line wages, and more people having to rely on our social safety net. The facilities affected by these cuts include the Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses, courthouses, the Saskatchewan Disease
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Control Laboratory, and the Legislative Building, where 41 jobs are being cut. Government is using the deficit as an excuse to cut the public service and hire private contractors. Public sector workers didn’t create the deficit, and shouldn’t be forced to pay for it.
Public cleaners keep environments safe Other costs to privatizing cleaning services include health and safety risks. Trained and skilled cleaners are essential for preventing the spread of disease and making sure that building occupants and the cleaners themselves are not harmed by cleaning chemicals and practices. An independent study found that in-house custodians with the Edmonton Public School Board consistently kept their schools in better condition, and had a much better understanding of safety procedures than contract cleaners.
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Stand Up for Saskatchewan SGEU has launched a Stand Up for Saskatchewan campaign to mobilize public support for keeping public services strong, and stopping the cuts and privatization that are threatening our province. The multifaceted campaign includes TV, radio, online video and newspaper ads, a strong social media presence, as well as support for collective actions, such as rallies, and much more. At our website, StandUpforSask.ca, you can send a letter to your MLA, find graphics and messages for sharing online, view videos, check out the facts, and learn more about what is happening and what you can do about it. Our campaign message: It wasn’t public service workers, school kids, post-secondary students, seniors, or families who created the financial mess in our province. Yet government is making all of us pay for its own waste and mismanagement. We can’t stand by while government destroys the public services and Crown corporations we have worked so hard to build over the years. We have to take action now to keep our province strong for the future. We have to stand up for Saskatchewan — before it’s too late.
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Minister unwilling to listen to concerns of Social Services staff
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hile the Children’s Advocate calls for a greater investment in our province’s vulnerable children, and highlights the need for sufficient resources and supports for Social Services staff, government is unwilling to listen to the concerns of frontline workers who support at-risk families. In his annual report, Children’s Advocate Corey O’Soup notes that Social Services staff deal with complex and challenging cases, and that too often, government budget cuts undermine programs designed to improve the lives of at-risk children and youth. Frontline staff in Social Services have been telling us for years that workload pressures and insufficient supports make it impossible for them to do an adequate job of keeping children safe, yet the minister doesn’t seem interested in hearing what people on the ground have to say. An SGEU request to meet with Social Services Minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor to present survey findings about workplace issues in the ministry was postponed and ultimately cancelled by the minister.
SGEU commissioned a survey of Social Services members to gain insight into the challenges they face. The goal was to present objective information about working conditions, workplace stress and workload issues to the Minister. We had hoped that this data would convince decision-makers that more staff and resources are needed to keep kids safe and support vulnerable families. But the minister is not even willing to meet with us to find out what her staff have to say about what can be life-and-death issues. The survey found that: • Almost 90 per cent of Social Service workers reported that their workplaces are not adequately staffed on a consistent basis. • 64 per cent of workers reported that they simply have too much work to do everything well. • Three-quarters of workers reported that their workloads have increased over the past five years. • Almost six out of ten workers attribute their workload increases to the fact that management has not filled vacancies in their workplace. The survey’s findings were backed up by a ministry memo from October 2016, which reported that there were over 30 vacant positions in Social Services’ northern service area. Despite this, the ministry has been slow to fill those much-needed positions, and does not provide information about vacancies to SGEU.
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Firefighter fit test dangerous and discriminatory: SGEU
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ver half of Saskatchewan’s wildland firefighters believe their safety has been put at risk by a grueling fitness test introduced by government in 2012. Firefighters have had to pass the controversial WFX-FIT test every year as a condition of employment. Designed to be considerably more difficult than the previous test, the WFXFIT test requires participants to repeatedly run a course within a short time limit, which includes fifty passes over a steep thirty degree ramp — while carrying weights up to 63 lbs. An arbitrator has found that the employer violated the “grandfathering” Letter of Understanding, which exempted firefighters hired before April 1999 from having to take the WFX-FIT test. The arbitrator also ruled that the test is discriminatory against female and older firefighters. A judicial review, requested by the employer, overturned the ruling that the test was discriminatory. SGEU has appealed that decision to the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, which is expected to hear the case early this summer.
• Over half of respondents said that they felt the WFX-FIT test put their safety at risk. • 20 per cent of respondents had suffered an injury during the test, and 58 per cent had seen someone else injured while taking the test. • Four out of five respondents said that trained EMTs should be on hand during the test, in case of an injury. • Two-thirds of respondents said that since the introduction of the WFX-FIT test, they had noticed a decline in the number of highlyexperienced firefighters that they work with, and that this had affected firefighting efforts. • Firefighters overwhelmingly identified the steep 30-degree ramp as an aspect of the WFX-FIT test that should be changed. The most common suggestion was that the angle of the ramp be reduced, though many also said it should be removed entirely. Overall, the survey painted a picture of a test that risks firefighters’ health and safety, keeps experienced firefighters out of the action, and needs to be improved.
The judicial review upheld the ruling that the employer had violated the grandfathering clause. In early May, SGEU successfully had a stay on the arbitrator’s decision by the Court of Queen’s Bench lifted by the Court of Appeal, meaning that the grandfathering clause is back in effect. SGEU recently surveyed wildland firefighters to gain a better understanding of their experiences with the test. Firefighters of all ages and experience levels responded, providing valuable insight into how the test is affecting Saskatchewan’s firefighters and how it could be improved. Here are some of the key findings:
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Life Memberships awarded Two long-time Public Service Sector members and activists were awarded life memberships at this year’s SGEU annual convention. Herb Norton (left) represented PSGE members out of Buffalo Narrows for more than 30 years. As a steward, chief steward, Provincial Council member and active committee member, he helped shape our union. Brian York (right) served the members of Local 1112 in the Nipawin/Tisdale area for more than two decades. He held almost every union position in his local and at the provincial level. He was always committed to serving members and strengthening the union.
Honorary Life Membership
Vince Murray
Vince Murray, the correctional officer who was the driving force in the formation of the Canadian Peace Officers Memorial Association (CPOMA), was awarded a posthumous honorary life membership by SGEU at this year’s annual convention.
Vince was a correctional officer at the Carleton Detention Centre in the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, and was the first CPOMA president. Thanks to Murray’s efforts, the first unified Police and Peace Officers Memorial was held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on September 29, 1996. Until Vince Murray’s quest to honour all fallen peace officers took place only the memory of police officers was recognized. Vince viewed this as a matter of fairness and wanted all fallen peace officers to receive the recognition they so rightfully deserved. The CPOMA demanded much of Vince and he gave it and peace officers across Canada, now and in the future, are in his debt. The 2016 Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial in Ottawa.
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Discount Program better than ever The Public Service sector is pleased to offer members access 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 smart phone. Visit www.tinyurl.com/hvqatkm for more information, and to sign up for savings.
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New dental plan benefit The cost of a dental implant will now be reimbursed under our enhanced dental plan, up to the cost of a medically necessary bridge or denture. This benefit enhancement applies to eligible dental claims incurred on or after April 11, 2017.
New kilometer rate set
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The kilometer rate you will be paid for using a private vehicle for work was updated April 1, 2017 in accordance with Article 15.3.3 of the PSC/SGEU Collective Agreement. The rates are 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 42.83 ¢/km, whichever is greater.
Ordinary: 42.83 ¢/km North of 54th parallel: 46.12 ¢/km
Truck – 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 45.48 ¢/km, whichever is greater.
The allowance payable to employees authorized on an incidental basis to use privately owned vehicles for government business is as follows:
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SGEU PSGE GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday, June 10, 2017 North Battleford Golf & Country Club Shotgun Start – 1:30 p.m. Limit of 100 golfers – $125/player (includes golf, cart & supper) Register as a team or individual with payment before June 5, 2017 by contacting Barry at 306.535.6778 or 1-800-667-5221 ext. 202 or Richard at 306-775-7214 There will be a number of “hole in one” prizes. There will also be a putting contest. Prize to be announced.
All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the Saskatchewan Chapter of the
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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 Sherwood Co-op Costco London Drugs Pharmasave – University Park Rexall Safeway – Gordon Road Shoppers – Landmark Mall Superstore – Prince of Wales Sobeys – Rochdale
306-791-9301 $11.40 306-789-8838 $ 4.49 306-546-1600 $ 8.99
Moose Jaw Pharmasave, Main St N Drugstore Pharmacy Rexall Safeway
306-692-6433 306-691-6035 306-694-5556 306-694-2112
306-789-5541 $11.40 306-543-1446 $11.40 306-586-5140 $11.40
Nipawin Davis Rexall
306-862-3141 $11.40
North Battleford Fisher’s Drug Store Co-op Pharmacy Walmart Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmasave Battleford Drug Mart
306-445-6153 $11.40 306-445-9800 $11.40 306-445-8108 $11.40 306-445-6253 $11.40 306-937-2600 $11.40 306-937-3303 $11.40
306-777-8040 $11.40 306-546-6500 $10.49 306-546-5881 $11.40
Saskatoon Safeway – Lawson Heights 306-934-8185 For up to three months supply Superstore – 8th St E 306-956-1631 Shoppers – Midtown Plaza 306-653-4866 Extra Foods 306-249-9200 London Drugs 306-664-9521
$11.40 $10.49 $11.40 $10.49 $ 8.99
Estevan Henders Drugs Pharmasave Sobeys
306-634-3666 $11.40 306-637-3802 $11.40 306-637-2580 $11.40
Hudson Bay Pharmasave
306-865-2663 $11.40
Kelvington Kelvington Pharmacy
306-327-4662 $11.40
Kindersley Drugstore Pharmacy
306-463-1655 $11.40
La Ronge La Ronge Drug Store
306-425-2252 $11.40
Meadow Lake Drugstore Pharmacy Co-op Madill’s Drugs
306-236-8330 $11.40 306-236-6366 $11.40 306-236-5210 $11.40
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Prince Albert Safeway – South Hill Mall Superstore – 15th St E Shoppers – South Hill Mall
$11.40 $11.40 $11.40 $11.40
306-922-1242 $11.40 306-953-8120 $10.49 306-922-6144 $11.40
Swift Current Pharmasave Rexall Drug Store Pioneer Co-op Shoppers
306-778-5362 306-773-4633 306-778-8800 306-773-5301
$11.40 $11.40 $11.40 $11.40
Weyburn Co-op Drugstore Pharmacy Price Rite Pharmasave
306-848-3663 306-848-3407 306-842-4221 306-848-3850
$11.40 $11.40 $11.40 $11.40
Yorkton Hearn’s Westview Pharmacy Shoppers Superstore
306-783-4331 $11.40 306-783-9796 $11.40 306-786-4035 $10.49
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BARGAINING COUNCIL MEMBERS Bennett, Janice
Support Services
306-867-7951
Bird, Randy
Human Services
306-445-9344
Bossaer, Lori
Human Services
306-441-4601
Brabant, James
Vehicle, Equipment and Operations
306-630-8680
Braniff, Merv
Trades and Technical
306-536-0503
Brown, Michelle
Support Services
306-425-9810
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
Harrison, Mary Ann
Administration and Communications
306-541-4470
Hogarth, Kirk
Trades and Technical
306-463-9327
Krasko, Jackie
Support Services
306-551-4908
Larson, Verne
Legal, Inspection and Regulatory
306-535-3670
Lusney, Bernadette
Human Services
306-539-3225
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
Moysey, John
Legal, Inspection and Regulatory
306-480-4921
Nowoselsky, Barry
Chairperson
306-535-6778
Petryshyn, Johnny
Legal, Inspection and Regulatory
306-814-0071
Reyes, Maria
Administration and Communications
306-540-3452
Rudd, John
Administration and Communications
306-961-5206
Shortt, David
Administration and Communications
306-441-0455
Switzer, Sterling
Legal, Inspection and Regulatory
306-590-8339
Thompson, Terry A.
Human Services
306-761-1794
Woytiuk, Curt
Support Services
306-531-7617
Zweifel, Lovyl
Trades and Technical
306-821-6194
LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES Achtymichuk, Dale
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306-338-8184
Almquist, Conni
1104
Weyburn
306-531-9065
Cook, Earl
1107
Hudson Bay
306-470-7596
De Ciman, Muna
1101
Regina
306-570-1568
Goski, Denise
1110
Moose Jaw
306-631-4749
Haensel, Keith
1114
Melfort
306-921-9249
Hansen, Kim
1122
Buffalo Narrows
306-235-7738
Hogarth, Mary Ann
1111
Kindersley
306-460-5196
Honsey, Arol
1108
Swift Current
306-774-7613
Lockhart, Brock
1121
Denare Beach
306-688-0135
Lowey, Victor
1120
Estevan
306-421-8420
Nichol, Tannis
1102
Saskatoon
306-221-6863
Riabko, Shawn
1115
Kamsack
306-621-2705
Schwartz, Ernie
1119
Dorintosh
306-240-5055
Stonehouse, Kim
1112
Tisdale
306-873-4014
Trost, Mac
1103
North Battleford
306-441-3980
Yuzik, Carol
1105
Prince Albert
306-940-8638
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Local Meetings Find out what’s happening in the union. Attend your local meeting. Most locals meet on a set day each month. Local 1101 Regina Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month (except January, July and August) Local 1102 Saskatoon Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm (except July and August) at the SGEU office Local 1103 North Battleford Meetings are held on the second Tuesday in February, May, September and November Local 1105 Prince Albert Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:15 pm (except July and August) at the SGEU Office Local 1110 Moose Jaw Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at the Moose Jaw Union Centre, 1402 Caribou Street West, Moose Jaw
Keep in touch If your contact information has changed, please let us know so we can help keep you up-to-date on important union issues. Send an email to mis@sgeu.org with your current information.
Going paperless If you would prefer to receive future copies of this publication via email rather than have a paper copy mailed to you, please let us know, by emailing us at mis@sgeu.org
JUNE 2017