Category Archives: FYI posts
The worst passwords of 2016
Major data breeches in 2016 exposed log-in information and passwords for millions of people. A number of companies made the best of a bad situation by evaluating the passwords and compiling lists of the most commonly used – and worst – … Continue reading
SaskTel sale proceeds may only eliminate a quarter of the province’s operating debt, says author
As Saskatchewan’s $1.2 billion provincial deficit soars, the government is talking about possible wage freezes and job cuts for public-sector workers. There are also whispers about selling SaskTel. Legislation proposed by the Saskatchewan Party last autumn would allow the government to … Continue reading
What to do if you’re about to be investigated or disciplined by your employer
If you are called into an investigation meeting by your employer you should ask if this could result in discipline. If the answer is yes, you have the right to have a union representative present. If you request to be … Continue reading
Don’t expect to choose your retirement date
You may have retirement plans, but the date you actually retire may not be the date you have in mind. In the 2016 Sun Life Canadian Retirement Now Report, only 33 per cent of retirees were fortunate enough to finish … Continue reading
We grieve the tragic loss of Canadian lives in Quebec City
As we grieve the tragic loss of Canadian lives at a Quebec City Mosque, let us remember that Canada is a nation of people from elsewhere, save and except of the original inhabitants. We should always stand against hatred, intolerance … Continue reading
SFL leaders say workers not to blame for government mismanagement
Leaders from Saskatchewan’s labour movement recently came together through a series of meetings to share information on what people are hearing from public employers. They say one thing has become clear: the provincial government is setting the stage to blame … Continue reading
ANOTHER PROBLEM SOLVED: Standy-by pay, call-in pay, and ability to make plans for the holiday season
Recently GSU general secretary Hugh Wagner was contacted by a group of members working in a terminal elevator who were concerned about their ability to make plans for the upcoming holiday season. Wagner provided the following information to the members … Continue reading
ANOTHER PROBLEM SOLVED: Major dental benefit claim rejected
GSU general secretary Hugh Wagner was recently contacted by a GSU member who was having a problem with a major dental benefit claim that had been rejected by Manulife. The member was concerned that he would be several thousands of … Continue reading
13 things you should never do at the office holiday party
You may be among friends, but the office holiday party is a professional workplace function. Treated properly, it’s a great place for socializing, building work relationships with co-workers, and leaving a positive impression in the minds of your workplace superiors. … Continue reading
WE’RE WORKING ON IT: members received Article 24, contacted by EI and told to pay back EI benefits received during layoff
Some members from CPS who received Article 24 – notice of position elimination, have been contacted by EI and told that they must pay back EI benefits received during their layoff. This generally happens only when the member continues to … Continue reading
SCHOLARSHIP FORMS: GSU is pleased to offer $2,000 scholarships to five students who demonstrate an ability and a passion to inspire positive change in their community
2016 scholarship form guidelines [pdf] 2016 scholarship application form for dependants of GSU members [pdf] 2016 scholarship form for GSU members or spouses of GSU members [pdf] It takes a combination of hard work and educational funding for most students to … Continue reading
Don’t wait until it’s too late! Contact GSU as soon as you suspect you may have a grievance
Recently one of our staff reps received a call from a member about a disciplinary action the member had received. Unfortunately it was past the the timeline in the collective agreement to file a grievance so our member was out … Continue reading