SIAST posted this statement on their campusupdate.ca page:
In an effort to provide appropriate time for the important matters involved in our implementation discussions, SIAST believes that we need to have separate staggered meetings with each bargaining unit.
SIAST also posted a letter dated December, 7, 2011 replying to the negotiating committee's last proposed MOA. No mention of SIAST management’s belief that staggered meetings with each unit are required. The MOA we presented provided timelines that would allow for staggered meetings. SIAST management returned an MOA with all timelines removed.
The latest news and updates on the current round of collective bargaining between SGEU Professional Services and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Other union related information will also be posted
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Important Information for Professional Services Membership
A campus update has been posted with information about the MOA we have from SIAST management and how it is different from the one sent to the Academic unit. Please take the time to review and contact your local steward or campus chairperson with any questions.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
New Agreement Advisor for Bargaining Unit
Jason Rattray has joined the committee as agreement advisor. We are looking forward to working with Jason. At the same time we would like to thank Larry Buchinski for his service as agreement advisor and wish him success in his new assignment.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
SGEU challenges Premier’s false and misleading statements
The Premier made false and misleading comments in a post election press conference and SGEU's reply can be read here.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
SIAST Management Has Created Their Version of an MOA
You can read what the employer has provided to the bargaining committee here.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Memorandum of Agreement Letter
A letter has been sent explaining the need to develop an MOA for ratification you can read it here
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Dates to Sign Mediator's Report
SGEU has sent this letter to SIAST in regards to their requirement that we sign the mediator's report.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Mediation Recommendations Accepted
The bargaining committee has accepted the recommendations within Tom Hodge's report. We will be meeting with the steering committee on Sept 21st to discuss what our next steps will be. More information will be released as decisions are made.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Sunday, September 4, 2011
News Release September 4, 2011 ( 2:58 pm)
This news release was removed from our website as a sign of bargaining in good faith and in hopes of achieving a new collective agreement.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Recent Settlements in the Saskatchewan Public Sector
This document provides highlights of the recent public sector settlements in Saskatchewan
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Crop Insurance Settlement Details
The SCIC bargaining unit was able to negotiate an additional .85% over the 5.5% that was offered. Read the details here
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency Has a New Website
Please go check out the pages of our SGEU brothers and sisters from the Saskatchewan Cancer agency at this link
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Has a New Blog
Go here to keep up with our brothers in sisters from another SGEU bargaining unit.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Health Sciences SAHO Return to Bargaining Table
SAHO has asked for talks to resume as they have a new offer for this bargaining unit. Read the Health Sciences press release here
Monday, May 30, 2011
SIAST Bargaining Units Support Saskatchewan Teachers
The SIAST bargaining units have sent a letter of solidarity to the STF pledging our support as the provinces teachers work towards a fair collective agreement. Read the letter here
Friday, May 13, 2011
SIAST Bargaining Discussed in Question Period
During the April 12th question period at the Saskatchewan legislature the opposition leader asked a number of questions about the failure of our contract negotiations. This is the transcript of that discussion.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Latest Inflation Rates
Here are the latest numbers on inflation across Canada and the Saskatchewan number is much higher than what we are being offered.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
April Campus Update Posted
Please go here to read the details. Information on the unfair labour practice filed on parking and the dues increase are included
Monday, April 11, 2011
May Day Rally at the Legislature
May 1st is the day to come out and show support for the bargaining committee and help us get a fair collective agreement. Read all the details here and plan on attending with your family. Be sure to register if you want to ride the bus to Regina.
SGEU Online Classroom
SGEU has produced a series of short videos that should be very useful. Some are for stewards and some for the members. They can be viewed here
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
All Together Now! Campaign in Support of Public Services in Canada
As public sector workers in Canada I think it's important to be aware of the attack on these services by the current federal government. Please take the time to checkout the NUPGE All Together Now! campaign at this link
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Public Sector Sharing Meeting
Jim Steele and Tracey Kurtenbach attended the Public Sector Unit Sharing meeting on March 21st. The meeting was chaired by SFL President Larry Hubich. Crown bargaining units and the RWDSU also attended. The discussion focused on what is happening at each bargaining table.
Bargaining Units File Unfair Labour Practice
Both the Academic and Professional Services bargaining units have filed unfair labour practice applications on the employer's implementation of paid parking at all SIAST locations. Read the Academic application here and the Professional Services here.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
SGEU News Release Carlton Trail Merger
This is a bit off topic for the blog but in the interests of keeping the membership aware of what's happening in education in Saskatchewan I am going to include items like this. The release can be read here
Friday, March 18, 2011
Job Evaluation Committee Temporarily Suspended
The Professional Services bargaining committee received a letter from SIAST stating that from April to June 2011 the JEC will not rate any revised JIQ's. As stated in the letter the employer will take this time to train out of scope managers on the job evaluation process. The bargaining committee is supporting this move as the out of scope managers are ultimately responsible for signing off on job duties in JIQ's.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
FAQ Added to Website
The bargaining committee has completed an FAQ document and it can be found on the Q&A link at the website
Monday, March 14, 2011
237 Days until Saskatchewan Election
The members should be aware of when our next provincial election is and also should educate themselves about each of the party's policies on Saskatchewan workers rights. Go here to find out more about the Saskatchewan election process
The Saskatchewan NDP, the Saskatchewan Party, and the Saskatchewan Liberals all have candidates running in the upcoming election.
The Saskatchewan NDP, the Saskatchewan Party, and the Saskatchewan Liberals all have candidates running in the upcoming election.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Upcoming Meetings
Bargaining Chairpersons Jim Steele and Tracey Kurtenbach will meet with the common front coalition on the afternoon of March 15 and the public sector bargaining group on March 21.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Bargaining Update
The bargaining committee met on March 1st and 2nd to review the situation to date and to discuss our next steps. We will be meeting with the academics on March 14th and 15th in Regina and will have an update for the members after this meeting.
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