There is currently a vacancy on the SEIU-West Executive Board for members that work for the Community Based Organizations Sector.
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Virtual town halls (VTHs) were scheduled for the evenings of May 27 and 28 to update SEIU-West members about SAHO bargaining and answer bargaining questions. Unfortunately, the VTH on May 27 ran into major technical glitches. We apologize if you were one of the hundreds of members whose experienced this failure. We were not satisfied that the supplier of the VTH platform would be able to properly fix these problems in time, so we decided to cancel the May 28 VTH.
You may have noticed there hasn't been an announcement about bbqs for the summer yet.
The SEIU-West First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee (FNMIC) is hosting a contest to design an image for orange shirts that the committee provides yearly to members. Submit your design to enter to win a $100 Co-op gift card.
Disclaimer: the following information is based on what SEIU-West found on publicly available federal government websites. This information is subject to change as it comes from outside sources. We will update this post further as information becomes available.
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As a union, SEIU-West is committed to advancing the rights of all people and we do this work together with our community allies. We embrace a model of leadership that promotes a fair society - one where all are respected and valued. We believe that coming together we can and will leave a better and more equal world for younger and later generations. 
As a leader of SEIU-West, it is my honour to introduce you to Janine Lazaro as a member leader of SEIU-West. She is charming, energetic, bright and honest - and this civic election she has offered up her talents to join the leadership team on City Council in the City of Saskatoon. In my experience over the last 6 years, working next to Janine has been a pleasure. She is guided by strong principles, understands the need for public services and will actively pursue the concerns of her constituents.
Please support Janine Lazaro as City Councillor in Ward 3 and her agenda for an affordable, sustainable and inclusive Saskatoon.
If you are able to volunteer to help out this weekend or another time between now and November 9 (including on election day), please send let us know at [email protected] and we will forward your message to Janine.
A reminder that you don't have to wait for November 9 to cast your vote. Advance polls are open from Friday, October 30 - Thursday, November 5.
For more info about Janine please see this leaflet or visit her Facebook campaign page at www.facebook.com/JanineLazaroWard3
In solidarity,
Barb Cape, President
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Check out some of our frontline health care heroes for Health Care Providers Week! The below health care providers are just an example of the caring people who enter the health care sector for the benefit of others, and it’s important to take the time to recognize the skills, experience and professionalism that all health care providers bring to their work. They not only have quality foundational education, health care providers are constantly learning the most current skills and putting them into practice in order to ensure the people of Saskatchewan are receiving the best quality care available. This means is that all members of the health care team should be respected for their valued contribution to client, patient and resident care.
Below you will find the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and Saskatoon District Labour Council (SDLC) list of endorsed candidates for the Saskatchewan Municipal Election.
Please note our very own SEIU-West member, Janine Lazaro! You can view and share her flyer here.
For Immediate Release - October 29, 2020
Humboldt & Wakaw – SEIU-West health care providers are reminding the public that they are still without a collective agreement. It’s been over 1300 days and they are frustrated with the lack of progress in negotiations with the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO). This is due to the Saskatchewan Party government’s refusal to fund a fair deal.
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:
During Health Care Provider’s Week, we invite you to reflect upon the team of compassionate people who provide you with quality health care services throughout the Saskatchewan. Each and every day we are astounded by the hard work and value that these members contribute to our society, particularly while on the frontlines of a global pandemic.
Health care providers are caring people who enter the health care sector for the benefit of others, and it’s important to take the time to recognize the skills, experience and professionalism that all health care providers bring to their work. They not only have quality foundational education, health care providers are constantly learning the most current skills and putting them into practice in order to ensure the people of Saskatchewan are receiving the best quality care available. This means is that all members of the health care team should be respected for their valued contribution to client, patient and resident care.
In recognition of the dedication health care providers bring to our valued health care system in Saskatchewan, SEIU-West asks that you participate in our Health Care Providers’ Week Contest! Here’s how to enter:
- Nominate a Health Care Provider and describe how they contribute to the wellbeing of your workplace and/or community.
- Email your answer to [email protected] by November 3, 2020.
By entering, you and your nominee will have a chance to win a Visa gift card or SEIU-West swag! Please note: you must be a SEIU-West member to enter.
Thank you to our health care providers!
This is our first celebration of Health Care Provider Week during a pandemic. 
For Immediate Release - October 22, 2020
Assiniboia – SEIU-West health care providers are reminding the public that they are still without a collective agreement for over 3½ years and are frustrated with the lack of progress in negotiations with the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) due to the Saskatchewan Party government’s refusal to fund a fair deal.