On Friday, the City of Regina approved its 2026 budget – a budget that hurts workers and weakens public services.
“Cuts to public services and potential job losses are unacceptable,” said Kent Peterson, president of CUPE Saskatchewan. “City councillors that chose cuts over investing in communities will have to answer to voters and our members in the next election.”
Tyler Hutchinson, president of CUPE 21, said the budget will have direct consequences for some city employees, especially those in casual positions.
“These budget cuts target casual workers – people already living with precarious employment,” said Hutchinson. “They keep our city running, and these cuts could put their livelihoods and vital city services at risk.”