Purpose:
To promote awareness of the cultures of our Workers of Colour Members within our union membership, and how their values intertwine with union values.
We are committed to promoting racial justice, inclusion, and equality in the workplace and in our communities.
We aim to build strong relationships with community organizations and allies through participation in cultural events.
Composition:
The Committee shall be composed of up to eight SEIU-West members in good standing. The committee will be comprised of members that identify as workers of colour. Motion to appoint members will be approved by the Executive Board.
The committee will be tabled by two co-chairs that identify as workers of colour. There will be an elected recording secretary, nominated by the committee members.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- To assist the SEIU-West Executive Board in achieving its targets and priorities while ensuring diverse representation.
- To engage our Workers of Colour members to strengthen their union knowledge and engagement.
- To promote racial justice, inclusion and equity in our workplaces and communities.
- To educate and inform all union members on Workers of Colour issues within the workplace.
- To keep our Workers of Colour members up to date on specific issues that might impact them.
- To recruit possible members by attending meetings, conferences and cultural events.
- To work with other Equity seeking groups to broaden and develop the goals of union members.
- To be an advisory and a resource for all union members, the Executive Board and bargaining committee on Workers of Colour issues and to ensure that diversity is reflected.
Committee Members:
Chair:
Yolanda Sagayo - Head Cook, Davidson Health Centre (Davidson) - 306.262.3163
Recording Secretary:
Arlene Lontoc - Medical Laboratory Assistant - Saskatoon City Hospital
Committee Members:
Roya Mahmoud Kalayeh
Theophilius Oni - Unit Support, St. Paul's Hospital (Saskatoon) 306.263.3555
Leta Raquel-Lee - Health Information Management Clerk, St. Paul's Hospital (Saskatoon)
Christiana - Continuing Care Assistant, Sasaktoon City Hospital (Saskatoon) 639.916.1029
Ex-Officio Top Officer:
Jason Monteith - 1.888.999.SEIU ext. 8731
Staff Representative:
Dennel Pickering – 306.652.1011 ext. 2241
Resources:
The myth of race, debunked in 3 minutes - YouTube
History of Racism in Canada - YouTube
Doll test - The effects of racism on children (ENG) - YouTube
Microaggressions in the Classroom - YouTube
Equality Diversity & Inclusion in 2021 - WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? - YouTube
Threads Library from the Saskatoon Open Door Society
Inay (Mama) (You need an account to watch this but accounts are free)
