World AIDS Day, designated on December 1 every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. This day was conceived in August of 1987 by James W. Bunn and Thomas Netter.
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.
The Conference will be held at Mayfair United Church located at 902 33rd St West in Saskatoon on April 20, 2023.
Conference will be held from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm.
Your completed Expression of Interest form must be submitted by Feb 21, 2023 to allow us to complete the registration and selection process.
For those selected, the committee will cover your costs including: your lost wages/honorarium, mileage, travel time and applicable meals as per our policies. Hotel rooms will also be provided if you are more than 200km away. We ask that you notify us to cancel your hotel if your plans change and you are unable to attend. If you are selected to attend and you are scheduled to work, you can apply for union leave to attend.
Questions? Please call the Member Resource Centre @ 1-888-999-SEIU ext 1.
The Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee would like to take a moment to honour and recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance, reflecting on the lives lost this year due to violence and discrimination against transgender and gender diverse individuals.
The Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee would like to thank everyone who attended their first Drag Bingo Fundraiser on October 24.
The SEIU-West Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee (GSDC) is hosting a Drag Bingo in support of Out Saskatoon. This fun event is completely free to attend and is open to SEIU-West members, as well as family and friends who want to support a good cause and have fun! Did we mention the prizes? Attendees will have a chance to win from an amazing array of prizes, ranging from your favourite SEIU-West merch, gift cards, and more!
June is Pride Month, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community, while acknowledging the historical and ongoing violence and discrimination faced by this community.
The SEIU-West Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee (GSDC) invites you to apply to attend their 2025 After Stonewall Conference. This event will focus on understanding, supporting, and celebrating the needs, concerns, and perspectives of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Submitted by Jae Blakley, Co-Chair Gender & Sexual Diversity Committee and Melanie Sadler, Recording Secretary Gender & Sexual Diversity Committee
December 8 is Pansexual Pride Day. This is an annual celebration of the pansexual community, which recognizes, celebrates, and brings visibility to those who identify as pansexual.
Submitted by Jae Blakley (they/them), SEIU-West Gender & Sexual Diversity Committee Co-Chair
Once again, SEIU-West and the Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee (GSDC) will be participating in Pride activities throughout the province!
The Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee is proud to present It Gets Better.
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There are currently two vacancies on the SEIU-West Executive Board for members that work for the former Saskatoon Health Region.
December 22, 2025
Dear Members,
The 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Saskatoon and District Labour Council (SDLC) will be held at the Masonic Temple, 1021 Saskatchewan Crescent West on February 6th and 7th 2026.