EWSC Executive Team Members
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Chairperson : Karla Sastaunik
Local 4784 - Good Spirit School Division |
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C0-Chairperson: Shandel McLeod
Local 8443 - Saskatoon Public Schools
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Secretary - Treasurer: Carole - Anne Wilson
Local 8443 - Saskatoon Public Schools |
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Recording - Secretary: Tanya Knutson ewscrecordingsecretary@gmail.com Local 4797 - Northwest School Division
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Member-At-Large: Delayne Pumfrey Local 4802 - Sun West School Division
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Member-At-Large: Bonnie Kuppenbender Local 4195 - Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division
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Member-At-Large: Samantha Warren Local 4747 - Living Sky School Division
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Member-At-Large: Amanda Banga Local 4784 - Good Spirit School Division
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Who We Are
The Education Workers’ Steering Committee (EWSC) is a branch of CUPE Saskatchewan representing over 7,000 education support workers across the province’s K–12 education system. Our members span more than 40 job classifications, including:
- Caretakers & Maintenance Staff – keeping schools clean and safe
- Educational Assistants – supporting students with diverse needs
- Library Technicians – promoting literacy and access to resources
- School Bus Drivers – ensuring safe transportation
- Administrative Staff & Information Technology Support – working together to keep schools organized and connected
- Social Workers, Counsellors, Nutrition & Community Workers – helping students thrive
We are on the front lines, supporting your children and ensuring schools are safe, inclusive, and high-functioning environments.
Our schools work because we do.
What We Do
Advocacy & Political Action
EWSC advocates on behalf of education workers, engaging directly with the provincial government, often through the Minister of Education, to raise awareness and push for solutions to issues that affect our members. We also maintain open lines of communication with opposition parties to spotlight the challenges faced by K–12 support staff.
We organize political actions like:
- Rallies
- Online petitions
- Public campaigns
These efforts aim to amplify the voices of support workers and promote strong public education.
Collaboration with Partners
We work closely with education partners like the:
- Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA)
- Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF)
- Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL)
Together, we advocate for shared goals, stronger education systems, and safer workplaces.
Strengthening Our Network
EWSC builds connections among local union leaders and executives through:
- Town Hall meetings
- All Presidents gatherings
These events encourage knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and solidarity across locals.
Community Involvement
Beyond the workplace, EWSC supports initiatives like:
- Summer lunch programs
- Local charity partnerships
- CUPE Saskatchewan community BBQs
These activities foster connection, support families, and promote union solidarity province-wide.
CUPE Locals Represented by EWSC
We proudly represent support workers in 22 of Saskatchewan’s 27 school divisions, including:
- CUPE 4754 – Chinook
- CUPE 4784, 5123 – Good Spirit
- CUPE 4799 – Horizon
- CUPE 4607 – Ile-a-la-Crosse
- CUPE 4747 – Living Sky
- CUPE 4875 – North East
- CUPE 4797 – Northwest
- CUPE 4195 – Saskatchewan Rivers
- CUPE 2913 – Prince Albert Catholic
- CUPE 4802 – Sun West
- CUPE 4254 – Prairie Spirit
- CUPE 8443 – Saskatoon Public
- CUPE 2268, 3730 – Greater Saskatoon Catholic
- CUPE 5544 – Sask. Distance Learning Centre
- CUPE 4618 – Christ the Teacher
- CUPE 5512 – Prairie South
- CUPE 5506 – Holy Trinity
- CUPE 650, 3766, 4643 – Regina Public
- CUPE 1125 – Regina Catholic
- CUPE 5252 – Prairie Valley
- CUPE 4869 – South East Cornerstone