GOVERNMENT AND SGEU REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

A tentative agreement has been reached between the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU) public service bargaining unit.

"I am pleased by the co-operation and leadership shown by both parties at the bargaining table," Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission June Draude said. "This agreement will allow us to continue to work together to build a professional, sustainable public service for the future, providing high quality services to the province."

The SGEU represents about 10,000 employees in government ministries who work in a wide range of roles, from agrologists to social and corrections workers and highway maintenance crews.

"I'd like to thank the bargaining committee for their hard work in achieving this tentative settlement," SGEU Public Service Negotiating Committee Chair Barry Nowoselsky said. "We will now be sending this to the membership for their consideration."

The agreement is subject to ratification over the next month, which will include membership meetings by the SGEU. No details will be released until that process is complete.

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For more information, contact:

Colleen Hawkesford
Public Service Commission
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5581
Email: colleen.hawkesford@gov.sk.ca