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# COPE 397

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://cope397.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [COPE SEPB Convention](https://cope397.ca/cope-sepb-convention/) - June 5-7, 2025 The COPE SEPB Convention takes place every three years and brings together delegates representing locals of our union from across Canada to discuss issues that matter to our members, to find out what’s happening in each region, and to get updates on the state of our national union. The next COPE SEPB
- [Upcoming Labour Day BBQ - Regina & Saskatoon](https://cope397.ca/upcoming-labour-day-bbq-regina-saskatoon/)
- [Manitoba Federation of Labour - Bill 29](https://cope397.ca/manitoba-federation-of-labour-bill-29/) - Manitoba Federation of Labour encouraged by Kinew government’s new bill to protect workers on the job. Click the link here for more information.Download
- [Welcome to the new COPE 397 Executive Board!](https://cope397.ca/welcome-to-the-new-cope-397-executive-board/)
- [Welcome to COPE 397's New Website](https://cope397.ca/welcome-to-cope-397s-new-website/)
- [Thank you to our COPE 397 activists who took part in the CLC's Political Action Conference this week.](https://cope397.ca/the-members-of-cope-397-attending-this-years-clc-convention/)
- [Constitutional Changes](https://cope397.ca/constitutional-changes/) - The votes are in, and all the ballots have been counted. The constitutional changes have been adopted. COPE 397 would like to thank all the Members who casted their ballots. We would also like to extend a further thanks to all the Members who helped in facilitating the voting process.
- [COPE 397 - Elections of Officers](https://cope397.ca/cope-397-elections-of-officers/) - Nominations for the COPE Local 397 Executive Board open October 4th, 2024. Nominations must be received by the Union Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 18, 2024. Click here for more details
- [AFL - Date Changes](https://cope397.ca/afl-date-changes/) - Please be advised the dates have changed for the 2025 AFL Convention Click here for more details
- [Carolyn Krahn](https://cope397.ca/carolyn-krahn/) - Sergeant-at-Arms Carolyn Krahn is the Executive Director of an employment rights agency that assists workers in navigating employment legislation and providing free public legal education. She has chaired several Boards both in a volunteer and professional capacity. She has completed “Intro to Stewarding” and recently completed the “Conflict Resolution” course via the AFL Winter School.
- [Gus Anastasakis](https://cope397.ca/gus-anastasakis/) - Treasurer I started at SGI in November of 2018 at Regina Salvage, I worked at Salvage as an Autotrades 1 for about 8 months before moving into the Adjusting world as an Auto adjuster 1 at Northwest claims in Regina I worked in this position for 2 years before getting a TPHD as an Auto
- [Jen Adams](https://cope397.ca/jen-adams/) - Recording Secretary Property adjuster for SGI, previous balloting board chair, previous Prairie council member and long time shop steward. Currently recording Secretary and member of the Political Acrion Committee. Mom of 3, chair of the local community school council, and member of the NDP
- [Jason Hicks](https://cope397.ca/jason-hicks/) - 2nd Vice-President
- [Jeremy Koskie](https://cope397.ca/jeremy-koskie/) - 1st Vice-President I have been involved in the union since 2004. I started as a shop steward and was elected to the Saskatoon sub local in 2006 as 2nd Vice Chair. I served on the sub local in various positions until I was nominated for the position of 2nd Vice President on the local executive.
- [Stephanie Kerr](https://cope397.ca/stephanie-kerr/) - President Stephanie Kerr has been elected December 2, 2021 to a 3-year term as president of COPE local 397 (Canadian Office and Professional Employees) Union. She was first elected on December 2018 as 2nd Vice-President after serving a year term as recording secretary and a brief term on Prairie Council. Stephanie has been committed and
- [Bargaining Update](https://cope397.ca/bargaining-update/) - This week, your COPE 397 bargaining team reached a tentativeagreement with SGI. Please make sure that your current mailingaddress is updated in Workday, and please stay tuned for furtherinformation on what is included in the new Memorandum ofAgreement and for details on ratification.
- [Hello world!](https://cope397.ca/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

## Pages

- [Prairie Council Resources](https://cope397.ca/internal-resources/prairie-council-resources/) - No updates to show at this time The most recent financial statements and Executive Board meeting minutes must be approved at the next upcoming Prairie Council meeting prior to being posted Executive Board Meeting Minutes Financials Policies & Guidelines/Misc.
- [Schools & Conferences](https://cope397.ca/public/schools-conferences/) - COPE Union Basics May 5th, 2026 Regina, SK Registration is closed, if you would like to be added to the waitlist please contact: info@cope397.ca COPE Shop Steward Level 1 June 16 & 17, 2026 Regina, SK Deadline to apply: May 4, 2026 Stewards Conference September 25 - 27, 2026 Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa
- [What Is A Shop Steward](https://cope397.ca/public/member-resources/what-is-a-shop-steward/) - A Shop Steward is a leader and supporter to their fellow workplace Members. The role of a Shop Steward varies by workplace. Some focus on taking notes and others become key contacts for Members and management. Regardless of the knowledge or experience you bring, or your level of involvement, your COPE 397 team is here
- [Retirees](https://cope397.ca/public/cope-397/retirees/) - Lenard Boehler About Lenard Boehler began his career with SGI in August 2000, starting as an appraiser and going on to spend many years as a valued member of COPE 397. Throughout his career, Lenard was known not just for his dedication to the work, but for the kindness, humility, and steady presence he brought
- [Executive Board Resources](https://cope397.ca/internal-resources/executive-board-resources/) - No updates to show at this time The most recent financial statements and Executive Board meeting minutes must be approved at the next upcoming Prairie Council meeting prior to being posted Executive Board Meeting Minutes Financials Policies & Guidelines/Misc.
- [Financial Reports](https://cope397.ca/members-site/financial-reports/) - Financials
- [General Membership Meeting Minutes](https://cope397.ca/members-site/general-membership-meeting-minutes/) - Meeting Minutes
- [Member Forms](https://cope397.ca/members-site/member-forms/) - Member Forms Download forms here. Union Leave Form → Expense Form →
- [COPE 397 Member's Homepage](https://cope397.ca/members-site/)
- [In Memorium](https://cope397.ca/public/cope-397/in-memorium/) - Gus Anastasakis In Memory of Gus Anastasakis Gus Anastasakis will be remembered as a devoted family man, a trusted colleague, and a passionate trade unionist whose commitment to working people left a lasting mark on COPE Local 397.As Treasurer of COPE 397, Gus served the membership with care, integrity, and a deep sense of responsibility.
- [Collective Agreements](https://cope397.ca/public/documents/collective-agreements/) - Please find the most current CBAs, here. If you require a copy of a previous CBA, please request one from COPE 397 Contact Us SGI 2024 - 2026 - October 4, 2024Download Signed - Carpenters Training Centre and COPE 397 - COLLECTIVE AGRFEEMENT 2023-2025 (003)Download AB Carpenters Regional Council - January 1, 2025 - January
- [News](https://cope397.ca/public/news/)
- [Elected Officials](https://cope397.ca/public/cope-397/elected-officials/)
- [Constitutions and Policies](https://cope397.ca/members-site/constitutions-and-policies/) - Constitutions Both the current COPE Local 397 Constitution and the COPE National Constitution are posted here for your information. COPE Local 397 Constitution → COPE National Constitution → Policies & Guidelines COPE Local 397 Policies & Guidelines - December 2025 →
- [Policies](https://cope397.ca/public/documents/policies/) - Policies & Guidelines COPE Local 397 Policies & Guidelines - December 2025 →
- [Expense Voucher](https://cope397.ca/public/member-resources/expense-voucher/) - Expense Voucher Expense Voucher – PDF → Expense Voucher – Excel Worksheet →
- [Union Directory](https://cope397.ca/public/member-resources/union-directory/) - Union Directory Union Directory →
- [Council Directory](https://cope397.ca/public/cope-397/council-directory/) - COPE 397 EXECUTIVE JASON HICKS president@cope397.ca 1 (306) 552-8866 JEREMY KOSKIE 1stvice-president@cope397.ca MARK MORLEY 2ndvice-president@cope397.ca Ann Gold treasurer@cope397.ca JEN ADAMS recordingsecretary@cope397.ca CAROLYN KRAHN sergeant-at-arms@cope397.ca
- [Member Reports](https://cope397.ca/members-site/member-reports/) - Member Reports
- [Organizational Structure](https://cope397.ca/public/cope-397/organizational-structure/) - Unions are a Democracy Our Members run our Union. Our Union Officers are elected by the Members to represent all members of COPE Local 397. The Executive Board is elected for a three-year term. The Prairie Council Members are elected to a two-year term. Stewards are elected from within their work area. Executive Board and
- [Committees](https://cope397.ca/public/cope-397/committees/) - Union Committee List Chairperson - Underlined Communications - Jason Hicks (Resource: ) Is responsible for publishing news, information and articles of interest to the Members of COPE Local 397, using various forms of media. Social - Karen Rainbow (Resource: Tricia Klassen) Organizes social events for the local Finance- Vacant (Resource: Tricia Klassen) Establishes financial practices
- [Constitution](https://cope397.ca/public/documents/constitution/) - Constitutions Both the current COPE Local 397 Constitution and the COPE National Constitution are posted here for your information. COPE Local 397 Constitution → COPE National Constitution →
- [Motion Tracker](https://cope397.ca/motion-tracker/) - Motion Tracker
- [Sub-Local Meeting Documents](https://cope397.ca/members-site/sub-local-meeting-documents/) - Sub-Local Meeting Documents
- [Scholarships](https://cope397.ca/members-site/scholarships/)
- [Leave Voucher](https://cope397.ca/public/member-resources/leave-voucher/) - Leave Voucher Leave Voucher - PDF → Leave Voucher - Excel Worksheet →
- [Contact Us](https://cope397.ca/public/contact-us/) - info@cope397.ca(306) 352-4240 109, 2709 12 AveRegina, SK S4T 1J3 COPE 397 STAFF Jason Hickspresident@cope397.ca Stacey Landinstacey.landin@cope397.ca Trevor Morintrevor.morin@cope397.ca Tricia Klassentricia.klassen@cope397.ca Meagen Madeleymeagen.madeley@cope397.ca
- [History](https://cope397.ca/public/about-us/history/) - OPEIU / COPE History (1946 – 2023) 1946 - 1962 Saskatchewan Insurance Employees’ Union, Local #1, a direct charter of the Canadian Congress of Labour, was certified as a bargaining unit and chartered in 1946. The Local was comprised of 31 members employed by Saskatchewan Government Insurance Office. The first president of the Local—for the
- [Mission Statement](https://cope397.ca/public/about-us/mission-statement/) - Mission Statement Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union (COPE) Local 397 is a Union that leads and is empowered by the voice and goals of the Membership. As a Canadian union, we commit to the Membership, Local Unions, and all Workers in Canada to deliver our Mission with Courage, Integrity, Accuracy and Resolve. Empowerment To
- [Privacy Policy](https://cope397.ca/privacy-policy/) - Doing business with us may involve providing information about yourself or your business. At COPE 397, your information is kept confidential and your privacy is protected. We obtain information about you to: Identify you Protect us both against error and fraud Understand your needs for services Provide ongoing service You can expect us to protect
- [Protected PDF](https://cope397.ca/protected-pdf/)
- [How to Join a Union](https://cope397.ca/join-cope/how-to-join-a-union/) - Contact COPE We recommend the first thing you do is contact a COPE 397 Organizer for assistance. We have full-time staff dedicated to assisting you and your co-workers. We can offer confidential advice and support on how to proceed. Form a Team After speaking with us, talk with some of your trusted co-workers. What do
- [Steward Training](https://cope397.ca/members-site/steward-training/) - COPE Local 397 offers Levels One and Two Steward Training to our Members, facilitated by our Union Representatives. Please complete the following Expression of Interest, at the link below, to be considered for upcoming training sessions.
- [Events Application](https://cope397.ca/members-site/events-application/) - COPE Steward School Level 2 September 10 - 11, 2024 Steward School 2024Download Deadline to apply for SFL - OH & S: August 23, 2024 Submission should be emailed to: cope397@cope397.ca Click the link for more information. SFL Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Conference September 18 - 20, 2024 SFL OH&S Conference 2024Download Deadline to
- [Events](https://cope397.ca/public/events/) - COPE Steward School Level 2 September 10 - 11, 2024 Steward School 2024Download Deadline to apply for SFL - OH & S: August 23, 2024 Submission should be emailed to: cope397@cope397.ca Click the link for more information. SFL Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Conference September 18 - 20, 2024 SFL OH&S Conference 2024Download Deadline to
- [COPE National Constitution](https://cope397.ca/public/documents/constitution/cope-national-constitution/) - Cope National ConsititutionDownload
- [COPE Local 397 Constitution](https://cope397.ca/public/documents/constitution/cope-local-397-constitution/) - COPE LOCAL 397 - CONSTITUTION 397 - Ratified August 2024Download
- [Steward Fact Sheet](https://cope397.ca/public/member-resources/steward-fact-sheet/) - Steward Fact Sheet Steward Fact Sheet →
- [COPE 397](https://cope397.ca/public/cope-397/) - Mission Statement Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union (COPE) Local 397 is a Union that leads and is empowered by the voice and goals of the Membership. As a Canadian union, we commit to the Membership, Local Unions, and all Workers in Canada to deliver our Mission with Courage, Integrity, Accuracy and Resolve. Empowerment To
- [About Unions](https://cope397.ca/public/about-us/unions/) - Unionized Workplaces are Happier The most common reason why people want a union is because there is something that is unfair about their workplace. People who are unionized enjoy greater job satisfaction because unions allow employees to negotiate the rules and policies of the workplace with the employer. A union means an end to inconsistent
- [Account](https://cope397.ca/account/) - Please change your password to continue
- [President's Message](https://cope397.ca/public/about-us/presidents-message/) - Greetings COPE 397 family,As your President it has been my goal to increase communication between our elected officials, staff, and members, and to promote transparency. We have embarked on initiatives such as a new and improved (user friendly) website, an increased presence on social media, a newsletter to be sent to all members, the re-utilization
- [Update Contact Information](https://cope397.ca/members-site/update-contact-information/)
- [Internal Job Postings](https://cope397.ca/members-site/internal-job-postings/)
- [Financials](https://cope397.ca/members-site/financials/)
- [Policies and Constitution](https://cope397.ca/members-site/policies-constitution/) - Policies & Guidelines COPE Local 397 Policies & Guidelines - October, 2024 → Constitutions Both the current COPE Local 397 Constitution and the COPE National Constitution are posted here for your information. COPE Local 397 Constitution → COPE National Constitution →
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- [Join COPE](https://cope397.ca/join-cope/)
- [Union Voucher](https://cope397.ca/union-voucher/)

## Jobs

- [Part-Time Dispatch and Administrative Support Clerk](https://cope397.ca/job/part-time-dispatch-and-administrative-support-clerk/) - Part-Time Dispatch and Administrative Support Clerk – Alberta Millwrights Local 1460 (Job Posting PDF) Alberta Millwrights Local 1460 and the Alberta Millwrights 1460 Training Trust are seeking a reliable and organized individual to fill a newly established part-time position providing scheduled coverage for two essential member-facing functions. The successful candidate will work three scheduled days

## Calendars

- [General Public Calendar](https://cope397.ca/calendar/general-public-calendar/) - [title] [when] [location] [description] [link newwindow="yes"]See more details[/link]
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- [Prairie Council](https://cope397.ca/calendar/941/) - [title] [when] [location] [description] [link newwindow="yes"]See more details[/link]

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