This course is designed to train Shop Stewards, Occupational Health and Safety Committee members and Unit Executive members to be able to respond to members who may be experiencing domestic violence. The two-day course will take place in our Saskatoon SEIU-West office on November 5 and 6, 2024.
After this course, you will …
SEIU-West will cover the costs of 25 participants who will be selected with the goal of wide representation from all Units within our SEIU-West membership. Expenses will be reimbursed to a maximum of two-days lost wages/honorarium. Meals and accommodations will be provided, and mileage will be reimbursed according to our policies.
You must apply by September 24, 2024 and you be notified whether you’re accepted to attend in order to book union leave.
Note: Carpooling is mandatory. After the application deadline, those who are selected to attend will be sent a confirmation with more details about the event.
The SEIU-West Education Committee regularly looks for educational events to send members to. We know that mental health has been a huge struggle for folks and wanted to investigate Mental Health First Aid Training hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatoon Branch.
Have a read of their reports:
There is a vacancy on the SEIU-West Executive Board for members that work for the former Heartland Health Region.