International Worker's Day, sometimes called May Day or Labour Day, takes place annually on May 1. This day is a celebration of labourers and the working class and commemorates the historic and ongoing struggles of the labour movement. In the late 1800's, workers came together to fight for safer work environments and an eight-hour workday, demanding eight hours for work, eight hours for rest, and eight hours to do as they will. These workers struggled and fought, eventually taking to the streets in a general strike that would result in death and injury to those who participated.
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.
Contest: Swift Current Winterruption
SEIU-West is proud to sponsor community events, like Winterruption 2023. This concert features Hannah Georgas, Vancouver based singer/songwriter. We are offering up 2 pairs of tickets to see this concert, all you have to do to enter is email us at [email protected] and tell us how do you manage our long Saskatchewan winters? Do you embrace outdoor activities, or would you rather hibernate with a cup of tea and a book?
This contest is open to members of SEIU-West and is not endorsed or authorized by any social media platform. Entries will be accepted until January 19. A random draw will be made from all entries received; winners will be notified by email and may pick up their tickets from our Swift Current office during our regular business hours.
Deck the Halls 2022
SEIU-West wants to Deck the Halls of your facility! We are proud to sponsor a Christmas Tree at the Saskatoon Festival of Trees for our members to decorate, but our members are across the province and we want to bring some holiday cheer to your facility!
Festival of Trees: Decorate our Tree!
SEIU-West is happy to be back at the Festival of Trees in Saskatoon this year! Thousands of visitors to the Festival are delighted when they arrive to see a collection of beautifully decorated trees, sponsored by various organizations including our very own SEIU-West tree.
SEIU-West is particularly excited to see that the proceeds of the Festival will benefit the City Hospital Foundation!
October Occupation Extravaganza!
Welcome to our October Occupation Extravaganza!
October is jam packed with recognition days and weeks. Keep an eye on the Purple Works page to see everyone we're able to highlight this month!
And you know SEIU-West loves to celebrate you, our members. And what better way to do that than a massive month-long contest packed full of prizes!
Asian Heritage Month 2022 - Week Four Contest
SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee wants you to join them to celebrate Asian Heritage Month by celebrating with a weekly contest for the month of May!
Asian Heritage Month 2022 - Week Three Contest
- SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee wants you to join them to celebrate Asian Heritage Month by celebrating with a weekly contest for the month of May!
Asian Heritage Month 2022 - Week Two Contest
SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee wants you to join them to celebrate Asian Heritage Month by celebrating with a weekly contest for the month of May!
Asian Heritage Month 2022 - Week One Contest
SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee wants you to join them to celebrate Asian Heritage Month by celebrating with a weekly contest for the month of May!
Nursing Week 2022 Celebrations: Apply for Unit Funding
May 6-12, 2022 is National Nursing Week!
This is the week when we recognize and celebrate the amazing members of the SEIU-West Family of Nursing:
- Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Operating Room Technicians (ORT-LPNs)
- Direct Care Workers (DCWs)
- Direct Support Workers (DSWs)
- Other members performing similar front-line care roles (e.g. group home workers, care aides/care partners, resident attendants)
Family Day 2022 Winners!
We have some great answers from our Family Day contest winners: