Last year, SEIU created a survey for members about climate change and the impact on your lives.
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June is National Indigenous Peoples Month. This is a time to honour the rich history, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. It is an opportunity to reflect on historical and current injustices and commit to true reconciliation in Canada.
The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee would like to share some events and resources with you and encourage you to participate in events in your area.
SEIU-West is hosting our first Asian Pacific Islander Summit in Saskatoon on September 24-26, 2026 — an event to bring together workers from across Canada and the U.S.
Being an API member in Canada or the U.S can sometimes feel isolating. You might not have seen yourself in leadership. You may not have always felt seen or understood. But you can find a home with us. We believe in you. We see you. And most importantly, you belong.
Welcome home.
There is currently a vacancy on the SEIU-West Executive Board for members that work for the Community Based Organizations Sector.
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.
The SEIU-West Political Action & Awareness Committee (PAAC) followed the lead of the Saskatoon & District Labour Council (SDLC) and the Regina & District Labour Council (RDLC) and sent a series of questions to Swift Current and Moose Jaw municipal election candidates. Below, you will find the SDLC, RDLC, and PAAC candidate recommendations for the municipal election - be sure to visit www.purplevotes.ca for more information!
The SEIU-West Political Action & Awareness Committee (PAAC) followed the lead of the Saskatoon & District Labour Council (SDLC) and the Regina & District Labour Council (RDLC) and sent a series of questions to Swift Current municipal election candidates. While some did not respond, below are the candidates' who did respond favourably to the PAAC's questions:
The SEIU-West Political Action & Awareness Committee (PAAC) followed the lead of the Saskatoon & District Labour Council (SDLC) and the Regina & District Labour Council (RDLC) and sent a series of questions to Moose Jaw municipal election candidates. While some did not respond, below are the candidates' who did respond favourably to the PAAC's questions:
Jamaal James
- Is involved with his union; supports core values of labour movement – solidarity, the Fight for $15, reduced cost of public transportation, and keeping infrastructure public in an effort to create local, ‘good paying’ jobs.
- Supports environmental causes and understands the intersection of economics and climate change.
- Supports palatable solutions for social issues: safe injection sites, increased mental health support, and pressuring the provincial government to treat workers fairly through the bargaining process.
- Strongly supports diversity and the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and implementing them locally where possible.
Doug Blanc
- SGEU elected officer; supports the values and aims of the labour movement.
Jamey Logan
- Logan is known for his involvement in the community-based organization (CBO) sector, as well as for being a local business owner who is respected by both workers and bosses.
Read and share the below Letter to the Editor written by retired SEIU-West member, Ron Flach:
I recall the new Sask. Party government and the Minister of Labour, Rob Norris, who introduced the Sask. essential services law very quickly after the 2007 election. This was likely the first broken Sask. Party promise as they had pledged during the election campaign that they would not legislate essential services.
There was no consultation with any of the working people it would impact or their representatives prior to introducing the bill and no real openness to changes.
This same law was overturned seven years later by the Supreme Court of Canada as it was deemed unconstitutional. Where was his notion of fairness towards the working class when he did this? And is this type of misadventure really a proper use of public funds? What is the actual cost?
I know firsthand that changes to labour legislation have created barriers to achieving collective agreements for health care providers. This is why we have critical shortages on the front line — who wants to work at 2016 rates of pay?
Do we really want someone who uses public funds to strip away our rights as our next mayor? I think not.
Ron Flach
Saskatoon
Below you will find the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and Regina District Labour Council (RDLC) list of endorsed candidates for the Saskatchewan Municipal Election.
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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.