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.
Meetings
The committee, in consultation wih the Staff assigned shall hold up to two one-day face-to-face meetings per year and conference calls as may be required. Additional meetings may be requested by submitting an "Additional Meeting Request" form to the SEIU-West Executive Board outlining the rationale.
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
Committee Chair:
Jeanne Javinal - Licensed Practical Nurse, Community Renal Hemodialysis Centre (Saskatoon)
Committee Vice Chair:
Valentine Osadugba - Continuing Care Assistant - Parkside Special Care Home (Regina)
Recording Secretary:
Arlene Lontoc - Medical Laboratory Assistant - Saskatoon City Hospital
Committee Members:
Claudia Moran Gossmann - Home Care (Saskatoon)
Yolanda Sagayo - Head Cook, Davidson Health Centre (Davidson) - 306.262.3163
Leta Raquel Lee - Health Records Clerk - Saskatoon City Hospital - 306.203.1544
Hassan Mowgli
Top Officer:
Janice Platzke 1-888-999-SEIU ext 8732
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