“This is Saskatchewan – we used to lead the nation in healthcare, and we can do it again. But not without you, without respect, and without fair wages,” Beck said.
She committed that under her government, bargaining would finally be completed, and healthcare workers would receive the fair wages they deserve.
CUPE healthcare workers have gone over three years without a collective agreement or a pay raise while the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s executive leadership team, which is filled with Scott Moe’s close political allies, saw their pay rise a staggering $300,000 in 2025 alone.
On Tuesday, the Sask. Party blocked an emergency motion that would have frozen the wages of Sask. Health Authority executive leadership until a contract was signed with frontline workers.
Beck also noted that under the current Sask. Party government, the cost-of-living continues to rise sharply, and child poverty has become an increasing concern.
“Ultimately, it’s all of you that are paying the price for Scott Moe’s mismanagement – the buck stops with him,” said Beck. “Right now, there are 78,000 Saskatchewan children living in poverty –78,000 kids who are facing such heartbreaking challenges so early in life.”
She further pledged that a Saskatchewan NDP government would restore a rural transportation system, keep library workers safe, expand access to affordable childcare centres, and invest in public long-term care facilities.
Beck also addressed the ongoing strain on the education system under the current government.
“Education is why I got into elected office. But I'm watching Scott Moe rob an entire generation of their right to a good education, to a shot at the best start in life,” said Beck.
“We’re losing teachers, educational assistants and school staff. The people working in our schools are doing everything they can to keep classrooms together and keep kids learning after a decade-straight of Sask. Party cuts.
“We will build Saskatchewan for the future. We will make this the place to be yet again. It's time for change.”