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Extendicare Transition Update: February 29, 2024

In early December, the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board (the LRB) issued a decision about the five former Extendicare facilities. The decision was based on an interpretation of the regulations that governed a previous restructuring of the healthcare system in 1997, commonly called the ‘Dorsey regulations’. In that decision, the Saskatoon and Moose Jaw facilities remain within the SEIU-West family. However, the 3 Regina-based facilities were moved, without a vote of the membership, into the CUPE 5430 jurisdiction.

Notice to Members in the Education Sector - Re: STF Strike

January 12, 2024

Good afternoon,

As you may have heard, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) has announced that its members across Saskatchewan will be conducting a one-day strike on Tuesday, January 16th. 

SEIU-West Education Support Staff Stands with the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (the STF) has been bargaining with the Government and Trustee bargaining committee. They have reached an impasse and are unable to make any progress. The STF has notified their members that they will be holding a vote on sanctions against their employer.

Convention 2023: Constitutional Amendments

The following Constitutional Amendments were debated, voted on, and passed during Convention:

Stonebridge Crossing: Bargaining Bulletin No. 4

Date: April 12, 2024

Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,

Reports from Trans Prairie Wellness Summit

The SEIU-West Gender & Sexual Diversity Committee sponsored two delegates to attend the inaugural Trans Prairie Wellness Summit, which took place in Saskatoon in March. Below are the reports of the attendees.

Op-Ed: Harm Reduction Services in Saskatchewan

SEIU-West represents workers who work in Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), like addiction treatment centers, and frontline healthcare providers across the province of Saskatchewan. As such, SEIU-West is gravely concerned about recent cuts to harm reduction services.