Labour Day is a day for us to pause and celebrate the contributions of working people to our society. Not only for those who are in a trade union, but for every worker.
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Build Power, Win Justice
The SEIU-West Political Action & Education Department is pleased to invite members to apply for the first ever Build Power, Win Justice two-day conference, taking place at Living Skies Casino in Swift Current on October 18 and 19th, 2023. Interested members can apply by completing this application form.
Convention 2023: Recap
SEIU-West 2023 Convention took place in Saskatoon May 30 - June 1. Below is a summary of some key changes members should be aware of.
Media Release: Public Healthcare for All!
For Immediate Release
June 1, 2023
Saskatoon—Supporters of a strong public healthcare system joined SEIU-West members at the Saskatoon Cabinet Office to highlight the need for government investment in the patients, clients, and residents and the people who care for them in this province.
Extendicare - SHA Transition: April 14, 2023
In our most recent update, we had identified to our SEIU-West members that vacation banks, time in lieu banks and stat/pro-stat banks would be posted in your workplaces by the end of March. Unfortunately, it was only recently brought to our attention that this did not happen
Saskatchewan Health Authority Testing Program Reimbursement
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and SEIU-West have resolved the outstanding grievances filed in response to the Proof of Vaccination/Monitored Testing Program.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023
SEIU-West's First Nations Métis Inuit Committee (FNMIC) would like to share information about the meaning behind September 30th, Orange Shirt Day. Read Phyllis Webstad's story here. This date was chosen because this was the time of year where children were taken from their homes and put into residential schools.
Job Posting: Community Outreach Worker
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is an international labour organization of millions members uniting workers in three industry sectors to improve their lives and the services they provide. SEIU-West is one of five locals in Canada and is dedicated to serving the needs of over 13,000 SEIU-West members in Saskatchewan.
SEIU-West Joins Union Savings
West Park Crossing Bargaining Update No. 12
Date: September 27, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
Report from Asian-Pacific Islander SEIU International Conference
I would like to first thank SEIU-West for giving me the opportunity to attend this event. It was an honor to be acknowledged and appreciated, and to be given an award in the said SEIU International event. Thank you.
Bisexual Awareness Day
Submitted by: Jae Blakley, SEIU-West Gender & Sexual Diversity Co-Chair
September 23rd is Bisexual Pride Day, and SEIU-West’s Gender & Sexual Diversity Committee is happy to celebrate our bisexual and pansexual members.
Environmental Services Week - Lorene
September 10 – 16 is Environmental Services Week and provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the people who are responsible for keeping hospitals and facilities clean. We heard from Lorene, an Environmental Service Worker (ESW) at an urban acute care facility, who shared some details about her job.
World Peace Contest 2023
To enter, all you have to do is email [email protected] and tell us what does world peace look like to you? What needs to happen for world peace to exist?
This contest is open to SEIU-West members and the deadline to enter is 5pm on September 20th. Winners will be notified by email.
Un-Save the Date!
The rally that had been planned for September 23 with the Saskatchewan Health Coalition has been postponed. Because of the interest from many people, it will be rescheduled to allow for more participation.
West Park Crossing Bargaining Update No. 11
Date: September 1, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
SEIU-West/SAHO Bargaining Update No. 7
Date: September 1, 2023
Sisters, Brothers, and Friends,
Your SEIU-West Bargaining Committee was unable to meet over the summer due to scheduling conflicts.
Bargaining Bulletin No. 2: Luther Care Communities Group Home
Date: September 1, 2023
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
We have a mixed report from the bargaining table.