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.
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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:
Apply Today: SFL Summer Camp
The Annual Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) Summer Camp will be held on August 19-25 at Shekinah Retreat Centre, near Waldheim.
Community Connections: The People Bridge Advocacy
Biomedical and Clinical Engineering Week: Shawky
May 14 - 20 is National Biomedical and Clinical Engineering Week. This is a week to recognize the contributions of the Biomedical Engineers, Clinical Engineers, Biomedical Engineering Technicians and Technologists who make valuable contributions to healthcare institutions in the areas of patient safety, research and development, technology management, equipment services, cost savings, problem solving, planning and support. They work to assemble, install, repair, calibrate, and inspect biomedical equipment and devices to ensure that it meets standards.
Pride 2023!
For years, SEIU-West has marched in pride parades. As a union, we celebrate and fight for equality and diversity. This year, you can join SEIU-West's Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee (GSDC) in the parade!
The committee members would love for you to walk with them in solidarity on:
- June 10th in Regina. Parade begins at 12:00pm.
- June 17th in Saskatoon. Parade begins at 1:00pm. We are at 5J.
- July 8th in Swift Current (Parade begins at 12:00pm, starting in Market Square (corner of Chaplin St E and Central Ave).
Not sure where to go day of the parade? Tell the marshalls you're with SEIU-West to find out where we are located in the parade line-up.
Prefer to watch us from the sidelines? We welcome that too!
Want more information about upcoming events?
Watch the Regina, Saskatoon, and Swift Current pride websites for all the activities planned!
Buy Spark Your Pride tickets here.
Print this poster to hang at your workplace SEIU-West bulletin board!
Did you know, there is a ton of resources on SEIU-West's GSDC webpage? Sharing articles with your circles may be more helpful than you know.
HAPPY PRIDE!
Nursing Week 2023: Amy D
May 8 – 14 is National Nursing Week. The theme for 2023 is Our Nurses. Our Future. This theme is meant to showcase the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s health care journey, and to shine a light on the courage and commitment shown by nurses throughout the pandemic, and each and every day that they go to work.
Nursing Week 2023: Amy
May 8 – 14 is National Nursing Week. The theme for 2023 is Our Nurses. Our Future. This theme is meant to showcase the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s health care journey, and to shine a light on the courage and commitment shown by nurses throughout the pandemic, and each and every day that they go to work.
SFL Spring School Reports for 2023
The SEIU-West Education Committee sponsored four members to attend the SFL Spring School and the members that attended were excited to share their reports as follows:
Nursing Week 2023
Tending to the needs of others is a skill not all of us possess. Thankfully, those who have those skills often find themselves in roles where they provide care to people—patients, clients, residents, and participants—who need their expertise.
Moose Jaw & District Labour Council 2023 AGM
SEIU-West is pleased to sponsor up to 2 members to attend the Moose Jaw & District Labour Council's 2023 Annual General Meeting June 6, 2023.
If you would like to attend, your completed Expression of Interest form must be received in our office on or before May 10, 2023 in order to allow us to complete the selection process.
SEIU-West will cover the cost of lost wages, meals, mileage and/or honoraria as applicable for the successful delegates.
Bargaining Bulletin No. 1: Canadian Blood Services
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. This is an important day, as families and loved ones of women and girls who have been murdered, or are currently missing, remember their sisters, mothers, daughters, aunties, and friends. This day is often called Red Dress Day, in recognition of the Red Dress Project. The following was submitted by SEIU-West member by Freda Weeseekase.
MEPC Meeting Notes
The Municipal Employees’ Pension Commission (MEPC, the Commission) met on March 17, 2023.