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 Convention is being held in Saskatoon from May 30 to June 1, 2023. The Convention will include elections for the following positions on the SEIU-West Executive Board
SEIU-West's Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC) along with the membership of SEIU-West, recognizes the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
In celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, the Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee has a contest!
Send your completed crossword to [email protected] by April 2nd to enter to win a prize!
This award has been established to honour Shelly Banks who led by example and served as SEIU-West vice-president from 2008-2015.
Her invaluable and outstanding contributions have made a significant and lasting impact on our members and our union.
The Municipal Employees’ Pension Commission (MEPC, the Commission) met on January 20, 2023.
SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC) members attended the Regina and District Labour Council (RDLC) Equity Conference and have provided the following reports:
SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC) members and First Nations Métis Inuit Committee (FNMIC) members attended the 2022 Wicihitowin Conference and have provided the following reports:
The SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC) sponsored members to attend the Threads: Cultural Conversations 2023 Conference and these are their reports:
For Immediate Release - March 2, 2023
Saskatchewan— Yesterday, the Federal and Provincial governments announced an agreement in principle on health care funding. Saskatchewan will get almost $6 billion in federal funding over the next 10 years, including an “unconditional, one-time” Canada Health Transfer (CHT) top-up of $61 million to deal with “immediate” needs, such as pressures in children’s hospitals, emergency rooms, and long surgical wait times.
Date: February 24, 2023
Sisters, Brothers and Comrades,
Period poverty describes the struggle faced by women and girls who cannot afford the cost of menstrual products, like pads or tampons. Having a period is a regular occurrence for 50% of the population; however for those who cannot afford basic sanitary supplies, it can become a monthly ordeal that limits their ability to go to school or work. Access to period products is a necessity, yet 1 in 3 Canadian women have sacrificed something else to buy pads or tampons.
