Sunday, April 27, 2008
Supporters invited to social May 2
CEP 481 wants to thank all those who stood in solidarity with us during our 126-day lock-out. We're holding a thank-you social Friday, May 2, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Regina's Magnolia Club, on the corner of Dewdney Avenue and Toronto Street. There will be dancing, a cash bar, and thank-you presentations. All friends and supporters are warmly invited!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Ratification of settlement offer
This afternoon, members of CEP 481 narrowly voted to accept an amended memorandum of agreement. The vote ends the dispute, which had just entered its fifth month. Over the next two days, the approximately 60 employees in the Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina offices will be returning to work.
Today's vote comes just over a week after an earlier proposed settlement was rejected.
Stay tuned for more information!
Today's vote comes just over a week after an earlier proposed settlement was rejected.
Stay tuned for more information!
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Awards from labour council
Last night, the Regina & District Labour Council honoured CEP Local 481 and its president with awards at its annual awards night and banquet.
President Kelly Diebel was chosen to receive the second annual labour community activist award for her role in our dispute. And the entire local received an award of distinction "for exemplary dedication, commitment, leadership and service to the labour movement and the advancement of all working people".
Although surprised by the awards, we are grateful for the support and recognition of the labour council, its affiliates, and members.
On other matters, stay tuned. . . .
President Kelly Diebel was chosen to receive the second annual labour community activist award for her role in our dispute. And the entire local received an award of distinction "for exemplary dedication, commitment, leadership and service to the labour movement and the advancement of all working people".
Although surprised by the awards, we are grateful for the support and recognition of the labour council, its affiliates, and members.
On other matters, stay tuned. . . .
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Rallies mark lock-out's 100th day
To mark 100 days on the picket line, CEP 481 members held events in Regina and Saskatoon to celebrate resisting employer demands for concessions at the bargaining table.
In Saskatoon, picketers from that city and Prince Albert marched from the SGEU office to the Sturdy-Stone Centre, where many rank-and-file SGEU members work.
In Regina, supporters joined picketers for lunch in front of the SGEU head office, which was specially decorated for the occasion. Speakers included CEP Administrative VP Wendy Sol, CLC Regional Director Dave Winter, SFL Treasurer Marv Meichel, Aina Kagis of the Canadian Staff Union which represents CUPE employees, and Carl Veistrup of the CUPE local representing staff of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses. CEP 481 President Kelly Diebel also spoke.
The speakers congratulated CEP 481 members for their determination in resisting SGEU's anti-worker agenda. Some speakers also indicated that the time had come for the labour movement to take firm action condemning SGEU's behaviour.
In other news, the Canadian Union of Labour Employees, which represents the staff of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, has advised CEP 481 and the SFL that it will now also boycott any events where SGEU representatives are in attendance. They join a growing number of staff unions who have taken this move in support of locked-out CEP 481 members.
CEP 481's and SGEU's bargaining committees meet at the negotiating table tomorrow in Regina.
In Saskatoon, picketers from that city and Prince Albert marched from the SGEU office to the Sturdy-Stone Centre, where many rank-and-file SGEU members work.
In Regina, supporters joined picketers for lunch in front of the SGEU head office, which was specially decorated for the occasion. Speakers included CEP Administrative VP Wendy Sol, CLC Regional Director Dave Winter, SFL Treasurer Marv Meichel, Aina Kagis of the Canadian Staff Union which represents CUPE employees, and Carl Veistrup of the CUPE local representing staff of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses. CEP 481 President Kelly Diebel also spoke.
The speakers congratulated CEP 481 members for their determination in resisting SGEU's anti-worker agenda. Some speakers also indicated that the time had come for the labour movement to take firm action condemning SGEU's behaviour.
In other news, the Canadian Union of Labour Employees, which represents the staff of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, has advised CEP 481 and the SFL that it will now also boycott any events where SGEU representatives are in attendance. They join a growing number of staff unions who have taken this move in support of locked-out CEP 481 members.
CEP 481's and SGEU's bargaining committees meet at the negotiating table tomorrow in Regina.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Saskatoon labour council condemns SGEU
At its annual meeting Saturday, February 9, the Saskatoon & District Labour Council passed a motion advocating that the Canadian Labour Congress and the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour place sanctions on SGEU and on the SGEU members who are scabs (because they have crossed one of our legal picket lines or have done the work of locked-out CEP 481 members).
The SFL's Collective Bargaining/Strike Strategy Committee has been asked to consider a request from CEP to suspend SGEU from labour-movement activities. The suspension would be for deliberately harming other trade union members by engaging in concession bargaining, locking workers out, and strike-breaking attempts.
Wednesday will mark the 100th day of the lock-out. Trade unionists and other supporters are invited to join CEP 481 for a noon-hour rally in honour of 100 Days of Resistance. The event will take place at 1440 Broadway Avenue, and features speakers including CEP Administrative VP Wendy Sol.
The SFL's Collective Bargaining/Strike Strategy Committee has been asked to consider a request from CEP to suspend SGEU from labour-movement activities. The suspension would be for deliberately harming other trade union members by engaging in concession bargaining, locking workers out, and strike-breaking attempts.
Wednesday will mark the 100th day of the lock-out. Trade unionists and other supporters are invited to join CEP 481 for a noon-hour rally in honour of 100 Days of Resistance. The event will take place at 1440 Broadway Avenue, and features speakers including CEP Administrative VP Wendy Sol.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Thanks for all the donations!
We are most grateful for all the donations we've been receiving from across Canada. A full list of donors appears on our main web page at www.sgeustaffstrike.ca.
Our treasurer has finished counting the donations from CUPE's Winter School, which wrapped up this past weekend in Moose Jaw, and it comes to more than $1,000! Thank you to the participants and facilitators who gave our local president and vice-president a wonderful reception.
Our treasurer has finished counting the donations from CUPE's Winter School, which wrapped up this past weekend in Moose Jaw, and it comes to more than $1,000! Thank you to the participants and facilitators who gave our local president and vice-president a wonderful reception.
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