Bargaining Update

Dear Members,

Last week, we concluded another round of collective bargaining with the employer. The parties have worked hard to resolve most outstanding issues since we returned to the table in the fall. Our discussions are now centered on wages and other forms of compensation.

We recognize that for the last number of years, your wages have not kept up with inflation, especially for those who are at the top of their respective phase. Your Negotiating Committee’s key priority remains to bring forward a meaningful wage increase for all members, including those whose wages have “maxxed out” and are unable to receive economic adjustments under Article 11.3.

At our last meeting, we provided a comprehensive offer to resolve all outstanding matters, including seeking meaningful, fair and equitable wage increases for all members in all classifications. We are hopeful that when we return to the table in January, the employer will be in a position to reply to our comprehensive offer to resolve collective bargaining. In the meantime, your Negotiating Committee will be working to identify and communicate ways that you can get involved and show support as we continue to negotiate a fair deal on your behalf.

Your executive is also planning greater outreach and in-person meetings at each workplace. We know how important it is to hear from you, our members, about your working conditions and the priorities and direction of our union. If you wish to have us visit your workplace to provide an update on collective bargaining or anything else you might wish to discuss, please contact your Area Representative or call us at the office at (306) 966-7015.

Our union’s strength comes from the collective – our community, our diversity, our solidarity.

We wish all a peaceful and warm holiday season and hope you are able to spend some downtime with loved ones and/or find time for all the things you love. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

Your Negotiating Committee,

Alan Bohle

Ann Forget

Bryan Shain

Erwin Marbella

Jeff Theis

Election Results – December 2025

Election Results – December 2025

The winner of the 2nd Vice President position is Jeff Theis!

Congratulations to Jeff and we thank all candidates for a fair and honest campaign! 

2026 Executive

Table Officers:

Alan Bohle – President
Erwin Marbella – 1st Vice President
Jeff Theis– 2nd Vice President
Ann Forget – Treasurer
Bryan Shain – Recording Secretary
Leanne Opheim – Grievance Chair

Mitch Unrau – Membership Officer

Executive:

Roger Corpuz Jr. & Rene Jacob – Caretakers/BST
Lisa Shiffman – Library
Peter Tahn and Russ Banda – Technicians, Security, Stores Area Rep
Bobbie Genereux, Cheyenne Jones, Lois MacPherson-Grant and Lana Schuler– Clerical Area Reps
Diana Casimiro – Culinary Services
Mike Klassen – Trades, Steam Plant and Kinesiology
Matt Walker – Herdsman, Horticulture and Grounds
Jennifer Montague – Student Employee
Nathanial Oluwole – USSU
Bev Monson – Prairie Swine

This is the first time in many years that we have had a full Executive so thank you to everyone who has taken the leap to get involved and we look forward to working with you all in the next year!

2nd VP Forum & Election

Just a reminder that the 2nd VP forum is today at 12 pm in ARTS 101 or online. Come out and meet your candidates! Election starts at 4 pm today and ends at 4 pm tomorrow! Good luck to everyone nominated!

CUPE 1975 Host is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: 2nd VP Forum

Time: Dec 17, 2025 11:30 AM Saskatchewan

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84337861059…

Meeting ID: 843 3786 1059

Passcode: 200098

And the winner is…

CUPE 1975 12 DAY GIVEAWAY!

The day 12 winner of $100 is:

RON ESPIRITU

Congratulations!

Please contact Heather at the CUPE 1975 office (306-966-7015) to arrange pick up or a cheque will be mailed out prior to the break.

And the winner is…

CUPE 1975 12 DAY GIVEAWAY!

The day 11 winner of $100 is:

RICHARD LOPEZ

Congratulations!

Please contact Heather at the CUPE 1975 office (306-966-7015) to arrange pick up or a cheque will be mailed out prior to the break.

And the winner is…

CUPE 1975 12 DAY GIVEAWAY!

The day 10 winner of $100 is:

MANAL ADAM

Congratulations!

Please contact Heather at the CUPE 1975 office (306-966-7015) to arrange pick up or a cheque will be mailed out prior to the break.

And the winner is…

CUPE 1975 12 DAY GIVEAWAY!

The day 9 winner of $100 is:

CLAIRE MARSH

Congratulations!

Please contact Heather at the CUPE 1975 office (306-966-7015) to arrange pick up or a cheque will be mailed out prior to the break.

CUPE 1975 By-Election

Due to our 2nd VP winning the 1st VP election, we are having a by-election for the 2nd Vice President position.  The election will take place on December 17 & 18, 2025.  Please note that the election will be ENTIRELY online.  There will be no in-person voting.  Voting will be from December 17th at 4:00 pm to 4 pm on Decmber 18th. Please watch for an email to your USask account from “Election Runner” closer to that date to vote!

Results will be announced online on December 18th at 4:15 pm.

Here are your candidates:

2nd Vice President:

  • Dorian Accleton
  • Ryan Heisler
  • Jeff Theis

Please see the campaign posters below.

We will be holding an election forum on December 17, 2025 at 12 pm in ARTS 101 where each candidate will make an opening statement and be available to answer questions from the membership.  The forums will be in person and virtual.

We wish all candidates good luck and hope for a respectful and fair election.

We still have an opening for a Trustee. If you would like to find out more about this position or to put your name in, contact the office for more information.

And the winner is…

CUPE 1975 12 DAY GIVEAWAY!

The day 8 winner of $100 is:

TODD LYONS

Congratulations!

Please contact Heather at the CUPE 1975 office (306-966-7015) to arrange pick up or a cheque will be mailed out prior to the break.