Budgets are about choices – statement from municipal workers during City of Prince Albert budget deliberations

While City Council started budget deliberations by giving themselves a compensation increase, the unions representing inside and outside workers at the City of Prince Albert stand united to demand fair wages that reflect their dedication to the well-being and prosperity of our community. “Budgets are about choices. This council is choosing to give themselves wage increases because of “increased workload” but …

CUPE 160 votes in favour of strike action

At a meeting held on November 9, 2023, CUPE 160 members representing outside workers in the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan voted 80% in favour of job action, up to and including a full withdrawal of services. “We want to emphasize that we are not yet in a legal strike position. There are several steps we need to undertake before any job …

CUPE 160 members set to take strike vote as CUPE 882 strike heads into eighth week

CUPE 160 members representing outside workers in the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan will be conducting a strike vote today. “The city continues to seek numerous concessions, and the current wage mandate is well below the rate of inflation,” said  Leslie Mourot Bartley, president of CUPE 160. “Without movement from the city, we will be at a stalemate. We believe that a …

Cupe Saskatchewan courses

The next series of available courses from Cupe Saskatchewan is out and available please contact Danielle Cook if interested in registering for spring classes. Here is the list of course being offered: Upcoming workshops: April 9 & 10, 2018 – Introduction to Stewarding (SASKATOON) April 12 & 13, 2018 – Creating Racial Justice (PRINCE ALBERT) April 19 & 20, 2018 – …