ABOUT US

The Sask Potash Council is an umbrella organization aimed at creating one voice for all unionized potash workers in Saskatchewan’s mines.

Formed in 2008 by the efforts of the United Steel Workers (USW), the Communication, Energy and Paperworks Union (CEP) and Rocanville Potash Employee’s association (REPEA) the Sask Potash Council was born.

Today – Saskatchewan’s eight unionized mines make up the Sask Potash Council’s approximately 3500 members comprising of USW and Unifor members.

KEY PRINCIPLES

exchange information on a regular basis
advise potash workers through their organization on issues and concern
education, collective, political action, strategic campaigns, health and safety regulations, WCB compensations and appeals
promote workers issues in the potash industry
lobby municipal/provincial/federal government to support worker’s rights with the ministry of Labour Relations/workplace
safety relations with the Sask Mining Association

GOALS

The Sask Potash Council goal is to raise standards of safety in Saskatchewan mines.
Be one liaison speaking for an industry and group of workers

CURRENT BOARD MEMEBERS

Mike Cull – Co-Chair
Brice Olson – Co-Chair

Shannon Reitenbach SPC Co- Chair (Unifor) — **Shannon Reitenbach: Secretary/Treasurer**

NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 by saskpotashcouncil

APRIL 28, 2022 Remembering workers injured or killed on the job Each year, Canada recognizes the National Day of Mourning on April 28 as a day for employers and employees to remember those who have died, as well those who are injured or stricken by illness on the job. On this day, not only Saskatchewan … Continue reading NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING

NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING APRIL 28, 2021

April 26, 2021 by saskpotashcouncil

Remembering workers injured or killed on the job Each year, Canada recognizes the National Day of Mourning on April 28 as a day for employers and employees to remember those who have died, as well those who are injured or stricken by illness on the job. On this day, Saskatchewan renews its commitment to improve … Continue reading NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING APRIL 28, 2021

DAY OF MOURNING – APRIL 28

April 22, 2019February 11, 2025 by saskpotashcouncil

Each year, Canada recognizes the National Day of Mourning on April 28 as a day for employers and employees to remember those who have died, as well those who are injured or stricken by illness on the job. The Sask Potash Council encourages individuals to take an active role in promoting health and safety as … Continue reading DAY OF MOURNING – APRIL 28

UFCW 1400 CO-OP WORKERS ON STRIKE!

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 by saskpotashcouncil

Since Nov 2018, UFCW 1400 CO-OP workers have been on strike. Communities that have stores or gas bars on strike include: Saskatoon Warman Martensville Colonsay One of the contentious issues is the proposal of a two tier wage system. This is something that doesn’t affect the current workers, it affects the new hires coming into … Continue reading UFCW 1400 CO-OP WORKERS ON STRIKE!

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