As the holiday season approaches, many in our community may need a little extra support. If you know someone who could benefit from a helping hand, we invite you to nominate them for one of five Christmas hamper baskets or one of thirty Co-op gift cards, courtesy of the Young Workers Committee and Nursing Care Committee.
For immediate release: September 27, 2019
Saskatoon – As part of their Put Care First - End Understaffing campaign, SEIU-West members will be present at Kinsmen Park in Saskatoon this Sunday to share information and talk with the public about the chronic understaffing issues they face daily in our health care sector.
“This campaign reflects how passionate our members are about this issue,” said Neil Colmin, Vice-President of SEIU-West. “Our members want to ensure that Saskatchewan people have access to the care they need and deserve, and want the public to know the constant struggles they face on a day to day basis as they provide that care. We’re asking for the public’s help to find solutions to fix this situation, to remind the government that it needs to prioritize safe care environments.”
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Who |
SEIU-West Health Care Providers, their families, and supporters Neil Colmin, Vice-President, SEIU-West Janice Platzke, Treasurer, SEIU-West Lori Johb, President, Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) Darla Deguire, Director, Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Prairie Region Invited guests from SGEU Health Providers and CUPE Health Care Council
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What |
Rally to Put Care First: End Understaffing |
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Sunday, September 29, 2019 |
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11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
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Location |
Kinsmen Park, Saskatoon (Spadina Crescent, northeast of picnic shelter) |
SEIU-West represents over 13,000 members across Saskatchewan. They include people who work in health care, education, municipalities, community-based organizations, retirement homes and other sectors. They are joined by one colour – purple – and one union – SEIU-West. Purple works in our communities! Visit PurpleWorks.ca to find out more about SEIU-West members.
For more information, contact:
Christine Miller, Communications Coordinator
Phone: 306-652-1011 ext. 8733
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