We stand in solidarity with Saskatchewan Union of Nurses and call on the immediate installation of a metal detector at St. Paul's Hospital, along with more security measures to ensure that patients, their families, and staff have confidence that when they are accessing care at a Saskatoon hospital, they are in a safe environment.
During the 2020 Saskatchewan Municipal Election, SEIU-West is excited to re-launch Purple Votes!
The goal of the Purple Votes campaign is to engage members on important provincial election issues, support labout-friendly candidates, encourage member-to-member communication, and ultimately increase informed voter turnout within our membership.
There are also many ways to get involved AND win prizes! Check it out:
1. Text-to-Win!
Join our SEIU-West text messaging platform to participate in questions/polls related to the election for the chance to win a gift card!
Signing up is easy – simply text the word ‘SEIU’ to the number 52267.
2. Pledge to Vote!
We want you to talk with your co-workers, neighbours, friends and family about the important issues that matter to your community and pledge to vote in the upcoming provincial election.
For every member who collects a full page of signatures, your name will be entered to win a visa gift card!
And each time you fill a page, your name will be entered to win.
Send your completed pledge forms to [email protected] by November 9, 2020 for your chance to win.
Click here to download a printable PDF file of the Pledge to Vote sheet.
3. Why I Vote
Take a picture of yourself and/or video and tell us why you plan to vote this provincial election.
Send them to [email protected] to be entered to win a gift card!
5. Share our Stuff
Visit PurpleVotes.ca regularly to check out the latest on issues and share them with your friends and family.
6. Write a Letter to the Editor or your Saskatchewan Municipal Candidate!
Take a picture of your letter and you could win our Lobbying Contest!
If you need assistance writing your letter, please email [email protected]
7. Ask Important Questions to Your Candidates
Be sure to ask your candidate about issues that matter to you. Here are some examples:
- Do you commit to supporting public services?
- How will you support workers and their unions?
- What is your stance on a worker's right to strike?
8. Check out Labour Councils' Endorsed Candidates
You can find that information here.
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December 5, 2025
Dear Members,
The SEIU-West Political Action and Awareness Committee invites you to join them in sending a holiday letter to your MLA, as well as Premier Scott Moe, the Minister of Health, the Minister for Rural and Remote Health, the Leader of the Opposition Carla Beck, and the Shadow Ministers for Health and Rural and Remote Health on behalf of frontline healthcare workers.