Regina

 Report of the Southern Saskatchwan Geographical Rep to the Prairie Region Council submitted for the September 2014 meeting. This report covers the period from the last PRC meeting.

 Report of the Regina Area Council Rep to the Prairie Region Council submitted for the September 2014 meeting. This report covers the period from the last PRC meeting.

The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is currently recruiting to fill a vacancy to the position of Strategic Advisor/Communications Officer at the Federation’s Regina office.The job description for the position is included below as an attachment.The position is full-time (flexible 5/5/4 work week – Appendix B), and offers very competitive compensation, with excellent benefits, and flexibility. Terms and conditions of employment are set out in the collective agreement between the staff union (CUPE 4828) and the SFL.

The PSAC’s Union Development Program (UDP) has been one of the most comprehensive union leadership training programs in Canada for more than 35 years. 

Do you know someone who has made a health and safety contribution in the workplace and should be recognized? The SFL's Occupational Health and Safety Committee would like to hear from you. Please complete and return the attached nomination form to the SFL. The closing date for nominations is October 6, 2014. The award will be presented at the SFL Annual Convention.

The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour will hold the 2014 Occupational Health and Safety Conference September 11-12, 2014 at the Ramada Plaza in Regina, Saskatchewan. This conference is open to SFL affiliates, which includes all PSAC locals, with workshops assigned on a first registered, first choice basis.Please note: the courses offered as part of the conference are based on provincial health and safety legislation, not federal.

As a result of a major strategy conference held in Toronto last November, the Green Economy Network (GEN) is working with representatives of local and regional groups such as unions, environment groups, social justice networks, First Nations, and youth organizations, plus representatives from GEN member groups.