(306) 384-0303 sdlc@sasktel.net

Who We Are

Founded in 1909 as the Saskatoon Trades and Labour Council, the present Saskatoon and District Labour Council (SDLC) is chartered by the Canadian Labour Congress and is affiliated to the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour. The SDLC currently represents over 23,000 members from 40 different union locals. Our members work in both the private and public sectors including government, mining, retail, health and education. Our office is situated on Treaty 6 territory – the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and Metis nations.

MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS

MISSION STATEMENT

Through collective action of unionized workers, Saskatoon and District Labour Council advocates for social justice and fairness in our community.

 

VISION STATEMENT

Saskatoon and District Labour Council strives for:

  • A community that is vibrant, trusting and respectul
  • An environment that is sustainable, healthy and safe
  • A world that is inclusive, engaged, and equitable
Mission and Vision Statement

BOARD

The Executive Board is made up of delegates from SDLC affiliates. Terms for all positions are one year. The Board typically meets monthly to oversee the work of the Council and recommend motions for the General Membership meetings. See Events for details regarding upcoming meetings and other events.

    Don MacDonald

    President

    CUPE Local 3761

    Tracey Goodheart

    Secretary

    USW Local 5917

    Rhealene Wagner

    Treasurer

    ATU Local 615

    Melissa McGillivray

    Registrar

    SUN Local 101

    Nathan Schneider

    1st Vice President

    CUPE Local 397

    Tyson Materi

    2nd Vice President

    ATU Local 615

    Jim Bitinsky

    Retiree Representative (Interim)

    Hayden Marquette

    Youth Representative

    PSAC Local 40022

    Glen Green

    IATSE Local 300

    Elizabeth Quinlan

    UofS Faculty Association

    Devinder Bains

    RWDSU Local 558

    Steve Hopkins

    ATU Local 615

    Jason Prokopchuk

    USW Local 7689

    Darcy Pederson

    ATU Local 615

    Nicole Neufeld

    SUN Local 101

    Vacant

    CLC Prairie Regional Director

    Ashlee Hicks

    CLC Prairie Regional Representative

    Andrea Howe

    Director, Labour Partnerships

    United Way of Saskatoon and Area

    Trustees

    Terri Reilly

    CUPW Local 824

    Justin Priel

    SGEU Local 1102

    Kyla Kuffner-Cameron

    SEIU-West

    OUR WORK

    The SDLC is a volunteer-driven coalition that acts as a leadership voice for workers in Saskatoon and Area. The Council provides collective strength to help support and serve those living and working in our communities.

    The SDLC is involved in and supports a number of initiatives and campaigns coordinated by the Canadian Labour Congress and Saskatchewan Federation of Labour. In addition to playing a pivotal role in municipal, provincial, and federal politics, Labour Councils advocate for issues such as working conditions, workplace health and safety, social justice and democracy, gender equality, healthcare, and retirement security.

    CONTACT

    Please note that we do not have any staff employed at our office.
    Therefore, to ensure you can meet with one of our Top Officers, it is
    necessary to make an appointment ahead of time. Thank you for your
    understanding and cooperation.

    325 Fairmont Drive
    Saskatoon, SK
    S7M 5G7
    sdlc@sasktel.net
    306-384-0303

    Past Recipients

    • 1999 Sam Sambasivam UFCW Local 248P
    • 2000 Duane C. Siemens CEP Local 609
    • 2001 Carol Cisecki UFCW Loval 1400
    • 2002 Dan Wirl USWA Local 7458
    • 2003 Marianne Hladun PSAC/Agriculture Local 40022
    • 2004 Om Kochar RWDSU Local 558
    • 2005 Tracy Goodheart RWDSU Local 558
    • 2006 Gail Lasiuk CUPE Local 1975
    • 2007 Jim Bitinsky UFCW Local 248P
    • 2008 Linda Flowers SEIU Local 333
    • 2009 Robin East PIPSC
    • 2010 Gord Hiebert USW Local 7458
    • 2011 Gord Telfer USW Local 8914
    • 2012 Carol Duclaux SEIU-West
    • 2013 Russell Vaagen USW Local 7552
    • 2014 Howard Willms PSAC Agriculture Local 40022
    • 2015 Carla Smith CUPE Local 974
    • 2016 David McGrane STM Faculty Union
    • 2017 Dianne Addley CUPW Local 824
    • 2018 Marilyn Barlow Saskatoon SUN District Council
    • 2019 Darcy Pederson ATU Local 615
    • 2020 Jesse Todd PSAC2023
    • 2023 Krystle Wallman SUN Local 258
    • 2024 Justin Priel SGEU Local 1102
    • 2025 All past recipients in honour of the 25th anniversary