Prairie School for Union Women
The Prairie School for Union Women offers trade union women an intensive four days of learning and sharing in a supportive environment. The goals of the school are to develop women’s personal and leadership skills and to build solidarity among women workers.
START: Sunday, June 8 with registration opening at 3 pm SK time
END: Thursday, June 12 at 12 pm SK time
Meals, Accommodation & Transportation
Registration fees include supper on Sunday, breakfast, lunch and supper on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and breakfast on Thursday. Any other meals are the participant’s responsibility.
Fees also include accommodation at the University of Regina and you will be situated in a two bedroom or four bedroom suite on campus. Registrants do have the option to request suite mates. However, suite assignments are based on receipt of paid registrations. The SFL reserves the right to assign accommodation.
The cost of parking on campus is included in the registration fee and transportation costs are the responsibility of the participant.
If you are interested in attending, please submit your application to the CUPE office by April 11, 2025. You will be notified shortly after if you have been approved to attend. As always, obtain permission from your manager/supervisor to attend prior to submitting your application.
Message from the President
Dear CUPE 1975 members,
As we close in on my 4 months as your elected President of CUPE 1975, I just want to take a moment to say a big thank you and acknowledge all collective efforts and achievements of the Executive. These past 4 months have had big challenges and a steep learning curve for me and all Executive members as we settle into our roles.
We have tried our very best to acknowledge your dedication, hard work, and commitment to supporting our local which has had a very positive impact to the whole Executive team. Especially with negotiations getting under way, your support has been invaluable. Every one of us has a very important role when it comes to negotiations. We have taken all your proposals into consideration, and we will continue to strive for better working conditions, fair wages, and the respect we all deserve.
Thank you very much for your trust and support. We are continually improving, and I am confident that we will continue to achieve great things this year.
In solidarity,
Alan Bohle, President
2025 SFL Summer Camp
SFL Summer Camp is back in 2025 from August 9-15 at Shekinah Retreat Centre.
Our camp is built on a foundation of trade union values. We stand for equality, fairness, and justice; for dignity & respect of all working people. We believe in solidarity: that people can achieve more acting together than they can do on their own.
We welcome campers who are between the ages of 13-16, and who are children of union members. If your child is interested in attending, fill out the attached form and return to the office before April 11, 2025.
2025 SFL Summer Camp
SFL Summer Camp is back in 2025 from August 9-15 at Shekinah Retreat Centre.
Our camp is built on a foundation of trade union values. We stand for equality, fairness, and justice; for dignity & respect of all working people. We believe in solidarity: that people can achieve more acting together than they can do on their own.
We welcome campers who are between the ages of 13-16, and who are children of union members. If your child is interested in attending, fill out the attached form and return to the office before April 11, 2025.
Lunch and Learns
Lunch and Learns with WorkSafe for Hazardous Energy Identification Training
WorkSafe Saskatchewan will be hosting sessions on using the “Energy Wheel” which is an effective tool for identifying and controlling hazards both at work and at home.
At the very core, safety consists of three main objectives, recognize the hazard, evaluate the hazard, and control the hazard. Yet, research shows workers currently identify only 45% of hazards present in the workplace. Without properly identifying the hazard we cannot eliminate them, reduce their risk, or apply other controls.
Join this session to take a closer look at how we currently view hazards and how the energy wheel helps your brain recognize 30 per cent more hazards in the workplace.
Register for one of the following days:
Spring & Summer Schools
CLC/SFL Spring School and CUPE Sask Summer School are both open for registration! If you are interested in attending either of these, get permission from your supervisor first to attend. Then, fill out the application form below and submit to the office before the deadline of February 28th. If you are chosen to attend, you will be notified and given all the details. These are both excellent schools and will definitely assist you in getting more involved with CUPE!
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the office. office@cupe1975.com or x7015
Membership Officer Election
Due to the withdrawal of one of the candidates for the Membership Officer position, we are announcing Jeff Van de Voord as the winner by acclamation of this election. There will be no online election next week.
Congratulations Jeff and we welcome you to our Executive and look forward to working with you once again!
Membership Officer Election
We are having an election for our Membership Officer position. The election will be online only and will start on February 24th at 11 am and end on February 25th at 11 am. The winner will be announced at the GMM on February 25th at 12 pm in Kirk Hall, Rm 144.
Your two candidates are Chris Janex and Jeff Van de Voord.
You will receive an email to your USASK email account on February 24th with voting instructions. Click on the link and it will take you right to the ballot.
Good luck to both candidates!
Internationalization Award Opportunities for Faculty, Staff and Students
Internationalization Award Opportunities for Faculty, Staff and Students
The International Office is pleased to announce the 2025 Internationalization award opportunities to recognize the achievements of faculty, staff and students who provide outstanding contributions to the internationalization of USask. There are four awards of recognition and all nomination deadlines are March 31, 2025 by 4 pm CST/SK time. Please visit //internationaloffice.usask.ca/awards for award details and nomination forms.
J.W. George Ivany Internationalization Award for Faculty
As part of the University of Saskatchewan Blueprint for Action, the International Office announces the J.W. George Ivany Internationalization Award to recognize the achievements of a USask facultymember who provides outstanding contributions to the internationalization of the University of Saskatchewan. Nominate our amazing and deserving USask faculty for a J.W. George Ivany Internationalization Award. Nomination forms and two supporting letters must be included with submissions.
Nomination deadline: March 31, 2025 by 4 pm CST/SK time
Value: $1500
Visit //internationaloffice.usask.ca/awards for details. Questions can be directed to international.office@usask.ca.
Global Research Leadership Award for Faculty
As part of the University of Saskatchewan Blueprint for Action, the International Office announces the Global Research Leadership Award to recognize exceptional contributions of a USask faculty member toward strengthening the global profile of the University of Saskatchewan. Nominate our amazing and deserving USask faculty for a Global Research Leadership Award. Nomination forms and two supporting letters must be included with submissions.
Nomination deadline: March 31, 2025 by 4 pm CST/SK time
Value: $1500
Visit //internationaloffice.usask.ca/awards for details. Questions can be directed to international.office@usask.ca.
International Engagement Service Award for Staff
As part of the University of Saskatchewan Blueprint for Action, the International Office announces the International Engagement Service Award to recognize the achievements of a USask administrative staff member who provides outstanding contributions to the internationalization of the University of Saskatchewan. Nominate our amazing and deserving USask staff for a International Engagement Service Award. Nomination forms and two supporting letters must be included with submissions.
Nomination deadline: March 31, 2025 by 4 pm CST/SK time
Value: $1500
Visit //internationaloffice.usask.ca/awards for details. Questions can be directed to international.office@usask.ca.
Global Research Leadership Award for Students
As part of the University of Saskatchewan Blueprint for Action, the International Office announces the Global Research Leadership Award to recognize exceptional contributions of a USask student or student-led team who provides outstanding global research leadership. Nominate our amazing and deserving USask students for a Global Research Leadership Award. Nomination forms and two supporting letters must be included with submissions.
Nomination deadline: March 31, 2025 by 4 pm CST/SK time
Value: $1500
Visit //internationaloffice.usask.ca/awards for details. Questions can be directed to international.office@usask.ca.