Media Release: CUPE condemns Sask. Party government decision to end COVID-19 contact tracing in schools
Saskatchewan education support workers are extremely concerned that government direction to end contact tracing in schools increases COVID risks for students and staff.
“Moe has stripped away the paltry protections that were in place in our schools. It is completely unacceptable and shows this government’s total lack of regard for students and staff,” said Rob Westfield, chair of CUPE Saskatchewan’s Education Workers Steering Committee and a facility operator with Saskatoon Public Schools. Many of our members work in close physical proximity with students – providing hands on support and guidance for students with complex needs. The mental toll of not knowing if you have been exposed to COVID is immeasurable. We all have loved ones who are at higher risk – whether it is small children who are not yet vaccinated, seniors or immunocompromised. We are drowning, and the government is leaving us adrift.”
Merry Christmas
Congratulations to Gwen Murphy & Iris Lapierre!
Gwen was re-elected as Vice President Chief Shop Steward!
Iris was re-elected as Recording Secretary!
Thank-you to the other members who let their names stand for these positions.
Webinar Event – Anti-Racism: Building Solidarity to Confront Oppression
What: Webinar Event – Anti-Racism: Building Solidarity to Confront Oppression
When: Wednesday, Oct 27, 2021 – 6:30pm – 8:00pm (SK time/CST)
Where: Zoom (online)
General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
A Zoom link to join the meeting will only be sent to members who have submitted their personal email address, two days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA:
Election results – oath of office for those elected
Nominations and Elections for the following committees:
- Bylaw Committee – three (3) members at large
- Labour Relations – one (1) member at large
- Negotiating/Bargaining Committee - three (3) members at large
- Reclassification Committee – two (2) members at large
- Workplace Safety Committee – one (1) member at large
- Social Committee – two (2) members at large
By-election:
- Shop Steward 3 – nominations and election
Drafts of previous GMM minutes and complete agenda will be posted to the members only side of cupe2268.ca by Saturday, October 16th . Please take a moment to look them over prior to the meeting as there will be a motion to accept the minutes at the meeting.
If you are planning to attend the meeting, please send an RSVP to
Good of the Union Guidelines
- DEATH OF MEMBER
- Up to $40.00 for flowers (including delivery and taxes) and card for family
- Up to $40.00 for flowers (including delivery and taxes) and card for family
- DEATH OF MEMBER’S IMMEDIATE FAMILY
Spouse, children (step), parents (step)- Up to $40.00 for flowers (including delivery and taxes) and a card
- Up to $40.00 for flowers (including delivery and taxes) and a card
- DEATH OF MEMBER’S FAMILY
Grandparents, in-laws, siblings (step)- card
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- MEMBER HOSPITALIZED OR ILLNESS (minimum one week of sick leave)
- card
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- BIRTH OF MEMBER’S CHILD
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