Dear valued members:

Over the last three days your bargaining committee has been bargaining with the employer.

This set of bargaining dates focused on exchanging proposals and having discussions about each party’s priorities. We are in the initial stages and have not discussed monetary items yet, such as wages.

The employer’s proposal package is very large and complex. We have numerous concerns and are still in the process of analysing their proposals.

As summer quickly turns to fall, your bargaining team is looking forward to beginning the bargaining process on your behalf. Our first set of dates with the employer is scheduled for September 19, 20, and 21.

Over the summer, your executive participated in facility outreach in each region to hear directly from members. We know you are feeling worn down and desperately in need of a fair wage increase.

Are you a CUPE 5430 member working in a rural healthcare facility?

The Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit (SPHERU) at the University of Regina is undertaking an independent research study that CUPE Local 5430 is funding to better understand the changes in rural health care in Saskatchewan over the past five years.

SPHERU would like to interview CUPE 5430 members about their experience working in rural healthcare settings across the province. These interviews will be used as an important part of the final research report.

If you are interested in volunteering (or learning more about the project) please contact SPHERU Principal Investigator Nuelle Novik directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 Dear Valued Member: 

Your bargaining committee had its first meeting with SAHO, the bargaining agent of the employer, on May 19, 2023. 

The first meeting was to discuss process and to set dates to exchange proposal packages. 

Discussions were respectful and collaborative. 

Our hope was to begin bargaining immediately, but the employer was not ready to bargain yet.