ASPA USask

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Know Your Rights!
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Did you know? There is a salary book containing everyone's salaries (not just the top earners) available on campus at the Murray Library, and we have a copy, too.
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You can use the information in this book to try and ensure you are paid equitably to colleagues doing similar work, through a mechanism called Market Adjustment.
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Visit the ASPA office to see the book and visit aspausask.ca for more info on Market Adjustment.
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10/14/2026

Halloween Pet Costume Contest Alert!
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Get ready for some spooky cuteness! ASPA is excited to bring you our Halloween Pet Contest, and we can’t wait to see your fur babies dressed up in their Halloween best!
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HOW TO ENTER:
• Dress your pets in their spooktacular costumes and share a photo in the comments below 👇 with a little description of their name(s) and what they are dressed as.
• We will be choosing 3 lucky winners in these categories: Funniest Costume, Most Creative Costume and the Cutest Costume.
• Winning entries will receive ASPA Swag, gift cards and spot in our Pet Hall of Fame on ASPA’s social media channels.
• DEADLINE TO ENTER: October 31 at 11:59 PM!
So, grab those costumes, strike a pose, and let the Halloween fun begin! We can’t wait to see all the adorable, hilarious, and downright spooktacular entries!

10/09/2026

🍂 Wishing all our ASPA members a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

May this long weekend be filled with gratitude, joy, and meaningful moments with family and friends. Take time to relax, recharge, and appreciate the people and blessings that make life special.

Have a safe, happy, and memorable Thanksgiving weekend! 🦃

10/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to ASPA’s Administrative and Financial Assistant, Angeline Hainstock, who is marking her 7th ASPA anniversary today!

Angeline is dedicated to serving members. If you have a question about the Constitution or a policy, she knows the answer, or knows where to find it. She can often tell you the exact year, or even month, a motion was passed at an Executive meeting. Her institutional knowledge is second to none.

She is a leader in planning and executing your ASPA events, from the Pancake Breakfast to Lunch & Learns, monthly Executive Meetings, the Winter Social, and the AGM.

Behind the scenes, she also keeps ASPA running smoothly by supporting all committees and Association finances, along with ensuring the countless administrative details that support our operations are handled accurately and on time.

We would be lost without her, and we are indebted to her commitment to ASPA and workers’ rights.

Help us celebrate Angeline’s 7th anniversary! Drop a comment below to wish her a
happy anniversary and be sure to congratulate her when you see her! 🎉

10/01/2026

Know Your Rights!

Did you know your ASPA Bargaining Team is currently negotiating with the University of Saskatchewan on the 2026–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Want to know learn more? Join us for the ASPA Bargaining Town Hall on
📅 Monday, October 26
⏰11:30 am –12:30 pm
📍Edwards School of Business, Room 18
👉 Also follow our bargaining updates on: https://aspasask.ca/?s=Bargaining+Updates

09/30/2026

🧡 Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day we pause to reflect on the enduring impacts of residential schools and honour the strength and resilience of Indigenous survivors, families, and communities. We remember the children who never returned home and stand in solidarity with those who continue to carry the weight of that loss.

As members of ASPA, living and working across Saskatchewan, including on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories and the Homeland of the Métis, we share a responsibility to listen, learn, and take meaningful steps toward reconciliation with humility, respect, and compassion.

Many of our members are taking steps toward reconciliation through learning and professional development. We invite you to do the same.

Read the full message from the ASPA Executive and learn more about ways to listen, learn, and take action on this special day: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – A message from the Executive – ASPA

🧡 Let today be more than a day off. Let it be a day to remember, reflect, learn, and act.

09/23/2026

Know Your Rights!

We’re excited to launch our new Know Your Rights series! Each week, we’ll highlight important rights and protections that every ASPA member should know.

This week, we’re talking about position reviews.

As an ASPA member, you have the right to request a review of your position once every 12 months if you believe your position may not be classified in the correct Family or Phase.

Not sure whether a position review is right for you? Learn more about the process and your rights here👉 https://aspasask.ca/2021/06/21/did-you-know-position-review/

Stay informed. Know your rights.

09/11/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing Member Service Officer, Shayne Meggs!

Thank you for your kindness, dedication, and the positive impact you make every day. We’re lucky to have you!

Wishing you a fantastic birthday and a wonderful year ahead!

09/10/2026

There are a lot of new volunteer opportunities, from helping Wanuskewin Heritage Park with its National Day for Truth and Reconciliation gathering to volunteering for the CIBC Run for the Cure. There is so much to do in the community.

Click here to discover: https://unitedwaysaskatoon.ca/volunteer-database/