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:

  1. To assist the SEIU-West Executive Board in achieving its targets and priorities while ensuring diverse representation.
  2. To engage our Workers of Colour members to strengthen their union knowledge and engagement. 
  3. To promote racial justice, inclusion and equity in our workplaces and communities.
  4. To educate and inform all union members on Workers of Colour issues within the workplace.
  5. To keep our Workers of Colour members up to date on specific issues that might impact them.
  6. To recruit possible members by attending meetings, conferences and cultural events.
  7. To work with other Equity seeking groups to broaden and develop the goals of union members.
  8. 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)

Roots Miniseries official trailer - Full Episodes

Statement of Solidarity with Filipino Community

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On behalf of the SEIU-West Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee (WoCMMC), we share our deepest condolences to those affected by the tragedy at the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver on April 26th. This senseless attack has shaken the Filipino community and our friends and allies across Canada and the world. 

We are still in disbelief; a happy event turned into a very sad and tragic day.

We would like to invite everyone to a Community Vigil tomorrow, April 30th, 2025, to honour and support the victims and families affected by the Filipino Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver, BC.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to all who have expressed sympathy and support for the Filipino community. Your thoughtfulness and solidarity have brought much-needed comfort during this time of sorrow.

 

 

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2025

The SEIU-West Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee (WoCMMC) and the Young Workers Committee (YWC) have been partnering for the past few years to give away Stop Racism shirts to our SEIU-West members. 

Members are sharing their reasons why they wear their shirts all year round. Have a read:

Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee Interview with Dirk Propp with Immigrate

People choose Canada for the Canadian dream, in part, because of our universal, public healthcare and our publicly funded school systems. Often, they come for a better education and life for their children. 

SEIU-West Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee (WocMMC) recently interviewed Dirk Propp, the founder of an immigration service provider in Saskatchewan, to discuss our current labour shortage and their platform for supporting workers to find jobs and for employers to find staff. Have a read:

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