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Effective March 18, 2021, the Government of Saskatchewan amended The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020, to incorporate a Special Vaccination Leave. This new provision allows for paid time off from work for employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. The new section 6-22.1, Special Vaccination Leave, establishes that during the pandemic: Workers are entitled to three consecutive hours leave during work … Read More

Greetings fellow CUPE 1975 members, It has been approximately 100 days since you elected your current Executive and I thought I would fill you in on what they have been doing.  First of all, I`m pleased with your choices and I believe everyone on the Executive has been working hard on your behalf, representing you, advocating for you, and most … Read More

Violence and Harassment Survey To CUPE 1975 members, We are excited to announce a new national survey on workplace violence and harassment. Take the survey now. It is the first ever survey on violence and sexual harassment in the workplace with a national reach in Canada, and will help unions, employers and policy makers create safer workplaces for everyone. The … Read More

SHOW ME THE MONEY! Our CUPE 1975 Executive is often asked about where their Member contributions go. Some political parties have suggested in the past that Unions are not transparent enough with their finances and tried to create animosity towards Union Executives by suggesting it.  CUPE National would view this as another union busting exercise by these political parties. There … Read More

I WANT TO FILE A GRIEVANCE!!! These are words we hear many times over the course of a week. Grievances are one of the least understood actions Union members can be involved in. The history of how grievances came to be is interesting and beneficial for people to know. Decades ago, in the hopes of creating better and safer work … Read More

M E M O R A N D U M  To:                         CUPE LOCAL 1975 MEMBERS From:                    CUPE 1975 Office Date:                     October 20, 2020 Re:                        ELECTIONS FOR CUPE 1975 EXECUTIVE —————————————————————————————————————————– Please note that the following positions are up for renewal: President                    … Read More

Good afternoon fellow Union members, We have had some layoffs over the last number of weeks, and it continues to happen.  These layoffs were out of our control, but we were successful in Facilities to advocate for people to put their names forward to accept a voluntary lay off package.  32 people put their names forward and 32 people were … Read More

Greeting CUPE 1975 members, I hope this message finds you all healthy and safe. COVID-19 continues to impact many places in the world and we are no exception at the University of Saskatchewan. We have received many inquires about time lines and, unfortunately, I don’t think anyone has the answers to the question of “when will things return to normal.” … Read More

UPDATE:  THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS APPLIED TO THE PANDEMIC RELIEF FUND.  WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.  SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY EMAIL.  To our members who are temporarily laid off and looking for relief, please see the form below in the attached link.  Fill it out and return to the CUPE office via email at your … Read More

Greetings CUPE 1975 members, Much has changed in the last two months since my previous message, but much has stayed the same. We have continued to be under the influence of COVID-19 both on campus and off. Many of you continue to worry and  watch other countries where relatives and family may be impacted. We wish Craig and his family … Read More