TO ALL MEMBERS OF CUPE LOCAL 59

The Adult Festive Party will be held:

Saturday December 6, 2025

Western Development Museum

(2610 Lorne Avenue)

6:00pm – Cocktails
7:00pm – Dinner
8:00pm – Dance/Social with DJ
7:00pm to 10:00pm – WDM Self Tour

Tickets will be available:
Wednesday November 5, 2025
Tickets: $25/person (cash only)
Limit two (2) tickets per member
(limited number of tickets – get your tickets early!!!)

Tickets can be purchased from:
any Executive Member (CUPE 59 Executive List) or at
CUPE 59 office 9am-1pm 106 33^rd Street East

Please note:
Seating is on a first come basis – no reserved seating available.

CUPE 59 Executive Board

**PLEASE COPY AND POST THIS NOTICE FOR ALL CUPE LOCAL 59 MEMBERS TO SEE**

TO ALL MEMBERS OF CUPE LOCAL 59

2025 Children’s Holiday Party

Sunday, November 30, 2025

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

SASKATOON FIELD HOUSE

Includes Lunch, Balloon Funn by Warren (11:00am-1:00pm),
Backyard Jumpers, Face Painting, Photobooth,
and a visit from Santa!

Please note this is open to children of CUPE Local 59 members ONLY

The cut-off age for gifts is
up to and including 10 years of age as of December 31, 2025

***Link to Registration Form***
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WF9GLQQ

ALL FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Monday, NOVEMBER 17, 2025

CUPE 59 Executive Committee

**PLEASE COPY AND POST THIS NOTICE FOR ALL CUPE LOCAL 59 MEMBERS TO SEE**

The following are the official election results from Simply Voting held on October 21, 2025.

General Vice President

Gwen Lamkin – 139
Stan Macala – 133
Marc Skaf – 100
Hailee Penno – 61
Zack Perrault – 41
Kashif Kashif – 21
Marc Robert – 14

TOTAL – 509

Area Vice President – Parks, Facilities & Fleet Management

Brian Lutzer – 94
Zack Perrault – 51

In Solidarity,
CUPE Local 59 Election Committee

Link to the article: CUPE 59 condemns City of Saskatoon’s plan to contract out Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre | CUPE Saskatchewan

Discover the advantages of Co-operators home insurance!

Our partnership with Co-operators brings you exceptional coverage on your home, condominium, tenant and seasonal properties with benefits you’ll really appreciate:

• One-of-a-kind flood protection for peace of mind
• A commitment to resilience and sustainability in our claims processes and if you need to rebuild
• A reduced deductible for each claim-free year
• And, of course, exclusive savings

Get a quote and start saving today!

1-800-387-1963 | coopgroup.ca

Please use code 87441 to access preferred rates

TO ALL MEMBERS OF CUPE LOCAL 59:

The following candidates are running in the CUPE 59 By-Election on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

General Vice President – (1 year 8-month term)
Marc Skaf
Stan Macala
Zack Perrault
Marc Robert
Hailee Penno
Kashif Kashif
Sharon Schaefer
Gwen Lamkin

Area Vice President – Parks, Facilities and Fleet Management – (8-month term)
Brian Lutzer
Zack Perrault
Sharon Schaefer

Trustee – 2 Positions
Katrina Powers – ACCLAIMED (2 year 8-month term)
Paula Kalyn – ACCLAIMED (8-month term)

Candidate Newsletters
For the benefit of all candidates running in the election, as well as for the members voting, all candidates are invited to submit a letter to outline their ideas and platform for the membership.  The letter will not be edited and will be distributed to the membership as written by each candidate by October 10, 2025

Voting will take place on-line from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on TUESSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025.
 
The voting information will be sent directly to you from Simply Vote.

If you do not have access to your email, the internet or a computer, an on-line voting station (no paper ballots) will be set-up at the CUPE 59 office (106 33^rd Street East) and you must pre-register by calling 306-652-6963.

In Solidarity,
Election Committee

PLEASE COPY AND POST FOR ALL MEMBERS OF CUPE 59 TO SEE

Dear All,

The joint committee between CUPE 59 and management has completed its review of the seniority appeals submitted by seasonal employees. The outcome of this review will be shared with affected employees by Friday September 12, 2025.

To support Seasonal employees understanding of how the recall process in the Collective Agreement will operate going forward, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) has been prepared. Click here to access the FAQ on Article 16 – Seasonal Employees.

Please reach out to your Union Representative, Supervisor/Manager or Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) if you have questions.

Helpful Links

Learn more about CUPE 59 Seniority Changes
Visit the CUPE 59 Information Page

CUPESask – Enviro Poster Entry Form

TO ALL MEMBERS OF CUPE LOCAL 59
 
The CUPE Local 59 Annual General Membership Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Travelodge Hotel (106 Circle Drive)
 We will be offering two options for attendance at the meeting:

1. In-person attendance
2. Virtual attendance

We will provide an update on the virtual option once we have more information.
 
Please RSVP your attendance by emailing the CUPE Local 59 office at admin@cupe59.ca by Monday September 22, 2025. Please indicate if you will be attending in-person or virtually.
 

1. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
2. AGM will commence at 9:00 a.m. (adjournment at 12:00 noon)
3. Babysitting will be reimbursed – receipts must be submitted to the CUPE Local 59 office

 
The 2025 AGM Report Package is attached (2025 AGM Report Package FINAL) and also posted on the CUPE Local 59 website at www.cupe59.ca under News.
 
In Solidarity,
Executive Board
CUPE Local 59

Water damage is the most frequent and costly cause of property damage in Canada.

That’s why it’s crucial for your plan members to understand how they can protect their homes and assets from water-related risks.

We’re committed to providing essential knowledge for your team. Here are two valuable resources you can share with them.

Reduce and prevent potential water damage and its costs

There are quick and easy steps that you can take to reduce – even prevent – potential water damage and its costs. Download our Preventing Water Damage info sheet French version.

Download and Share

Protection from water damage

Download our Comprehensive Water Coverage info sheet. French version.

Download and Share

Please download and share these today. And reach out to me anytime — I’m always here to help.

Aimee Fode
Account Executive
403-463-0658
aimee_fode@cooperators.ca