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:
Pink Shirt Day 2023
In 2007 a high school student in Berwick Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. Two grade 12 students bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their classmates to wear pink. The next day, they went to distribute the shirts and to their surprise the majority of students had arrived to school wearing pink. That beautiful act of solidarity and kindness prompted Pink Shirt Day. This important day raises awareness about the prevention of bullying and promoting kindness and inclusion and will take place on February 22, 2023.
SEIU-West/SAHO Bargaining Update No. 3
Date: January 20, 2023
Sisters, Brothers and Comrades,
Expression of Interest: After Stonewall Conference 2023 with the Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee
The SEIU-West Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee (GSDC) invites you to apply to attend their 2023 Conference. This event will focus on understanding, supporting, and celebrating the needs/concerns/perspectives of 2SLGBTIQ+ persons.
Letter to Minister of Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
SEIU-West has reached out to the Minister of Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Lori Carr to get clarity on the closure of public liquor stores and the impact the loss of revenue will have on funding for healthcare and education in Saskatchewan.
Apply now! Unionism 101 for 2023
Unionism 101 is a one-day course for members of SEIU-West who are not already active stewards.
The goal is to reach everyday members and create an understanding of SEIU-West and what makes our union special. Classes are on March 14 or 15, 2023 and are in-person or online.
2023 Family Literacy Day Contest
It's January and time to celebrate Family Literacy Day! This fun celebration raises awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities. For kids, taking time to read every day is crucial to a child's development, improving their literacy skills dramatically. For adults, reading allows us to learn something new, or escape into an exciting world of fiction. Family literacy allows the entire family to improve their reading and writing skills.
SEIU-West/SAHO Bargaining Update No. 2
Date: January 13, 2023
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends,
Apply for 2023 Multicultural Mentorship Committee AND Young Workers Conference
The SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee and Young Worker Committee have partnered to invite you to apply to attend their 2023 Conference. This conference is intended for young workers, new Canadians and workers of colour, where we can discuss mental health, discrimination, the challenges of coming to Canada, and issues like accessing affordable, nutritional food.
Executive Board Vacancy: Extendicare
Do you want to be more involved in the governance of your Union? Do you have a unique voice to lend to the Executive Board? Here's your chance!
EOI: CLC/SFL Spring School
The Education Committee will be sponsoring up to 4 delegates to attend the 2023 CLC/SFL Spring School being held April 2nd - 6th at Temple Gardens and Spa Hotel in Moose Jaw!
Saskatoon & District Labour Council's 2023 Awards Banquet and AGM
SEIU-West is pleased to sponsor up to four members to attend the Saskatoon & District Labour Council's 2023 Awards Banquet and Annual General Meeting February 3 & 4, 2023 at the Heritage Inn.
Townhall Series: Parking
SEIU-West is hosting three Virtual Townhall meetings to discuss the parking concerns and issues which have been raised by members. SEIU-West President Barbara Cape spoke out about this issue in December, after a health care worker was assaulted while walking to her car following a shift at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.