In early December, the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board (the LRB) issued a decision about the five former Extendicare facilities. The decision was based on an interpretation of the regulations that governed a previous restructuring of the healthcare system in 1997, commonly called the ‘Dorsey regulations’. In that decision, the Saskatoon and Moose Jaw facilities remain within the SEIU-West family. However, the 3 Regina-based facilities were moved, without a vote of the membership, into the CUPE 5430 jurisdiction.
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Notice to Members in the Education Sector - Re: STF Strike
January 12, 2024
Good afternoon,
As you may have heard, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) has announced that its members across Saskatchewan will be conducting a one-day strike on Tuesday, January 16th.
SEIU-West Education Support Staff Stands with the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (the STF) has been bargaining with the Government and Trustee bargaining committee. They have reached an impasse and are unable to make any progress. The STF has notified their members that they will be holding a vote on sanctions against their employer.
Convention 2023: Constitutional Amendments
The following Constitutional Amendments were debated, voted on, and passed during Convention:
Media Release: SEIU-West Members Reveal Truth to Public
For Immediate Release - June 16, 2020
Regina – Members of SEIU-West were on hand at the Saskatchewan Legislature to tell the public about what is happening in our health care system and how utterly dismissive and unresponsive the current Saskatchewan government has been when it comes to the front line experience. It’s time for our members to share what’s truly happening in health care with the public.
Media Advisory: What the Public Needs to Know
For Immediate Release - June 15, 2020
Regina – SEIU-West member leaders will be outside of the legislature by 11:30 am on June 16, 2020. This group intends to share information with the public and the Government of Saskatchewan about the continuing struggles of SEIU-West members who work in the health sector.
SEIU-West President's Message June 12, 2020
Unit Support Week: June 7- 13, 2020
Letter to Premier Moe: Long-Term Care Conditions in Saskatchewan
June 10, 2020
Sent Via E-mail and Regular Mail
Honourable Premier Moe
2405 Legislative Drive
Regina, Sask
S4S0B3
Dear Premier Moe,
RE: Conditions in Long-Term Care in Saskatchewan
SEIU-West has just completed an in-depth review of the 2019 SHA CEO Long-Term Care Facility Visits report (the Report), which your government released in the late afternoon of Friday, May 29, 2020. As part of this review, we have extensively consulted with our members who work in the long-term care (LTC) sector and the union staff who represent them. We have also reviewed our various internal resources that document our members' concerns and challenges.
Fact Checks: Workload and Understaffing
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Letter to the Editor- Health Care Workers Underappreciated by Provincial Government
Health Care Workers Underappreciated by Provincial Government
I think the health care workers in Saskatoon deserve a huge thank you from our community. So far these individuals have successfully prevented any COVID-19 outbreaks in our long-term care homes and hospitals. Compared to other provinces, these dedicated people have done an impressive job.
Most of the health care workers in Saskatoon are members of SEIU West. These members include laboratory technologists, LPNs (nurses), continuing care assistants, housekeepers, and many other professions too numerous to mention. The sad fact is these people have been working without a contract for more than four years. They are not walking out or striking because their jobs are too important to walk away from.
The provincial government takes advantage of this dedication and throws crumbs at them. The current contract offer is five per cent over five years with the first two years having no increase at all.
If our teachers are worth six per cent over four years and our city employees are getting 6.9 per cent over four years, how can the province offer less over a longer period of time?
The offer to the health care workers is insulting and disrespectful. They are there for us to do all of the necessary testing, keep our facilities clean and safe for patients, and care for our loved ones, but the government is not there for them when a fair contract is overdue.
It’s time for the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) to treat these people with respect instead of kicking them in the butt.
Shame on you Premier Moe for turning your back on this essential service group.
Trevor Gordon
Saskatoon
Media Release: A Report of Many Contradictions
For Immediate Release - June 8, 2020
Saskatoon – The members of SEIU-West were alarmed by the public statements made by both Premier Scott Moe and the Minister of Health, Jim Reiter, that Saskatchewan Long-Term Care (LTC) sector does not have systemic staffing issues.
SEIU-West President's Message June 4, 2020
Continuing Care Assistants a vital part of health care team
During the 2020 Nursing Week from May 11-17, SEIU-West highlighted the importance of the entire Nursing Team. However, on May 11, Sharon Garratt, (Chief Nursing Officer of the Saskatchewan Health Authority) shared a public thank you note that left out the vital role of Continuing Care Assistants (CCA) on the Nursing Team. In response, a CCA and member of SEIU-West named Michelle, sent a letter to Ms. Garratt inquiring about this omission - you can read that here. In response, Ms. Garrat send this letter, to which President Barb Cape responded to due to the lack of apology and acknowledgement for CCAs. We continue to await a response.
On June 5, Michelle's letter was shared as a letter to the editor, which became the letter of the day - check it out here.
President Cape Letter to Premier Moe re SAHO Bargaining (June 4, 2020)
June 4, 2020
Sent Electronically
Honourable Premier Scott Moe
Honourable Minister of Labour Relations & Workplace Safety, Don Morgan
Honourable Minister of Health, Jim Reiter
Honourable Minister of Rural & Remote Health, Warren Kaeding
Saskatchewan Legislative Building
2405 Legislative Drive
Regina, SK S4S 0B3
Dear Honourable Premier Moe & Ministers Morgan, Reiter & Kaeding,
I write to you today on behalf of the over 12,000 members who work as health care providers in the former Saskatoon, Five Hills, Heartland, and Cypress
Health Regions, along with their families, friends, and supporters.
Follow Up from the May 28 Virtual Town Hall: Unanswered Questions
Below are answers to the questions we were not able to answer live due to time constraints as well as some we thought should be included that were answered live during the call.
As always, if you have questions regarding the status of bargaining or a question about your SEIU-West collective agreement, contact our Member Resource Centre (MRC) 1-888-999-7348 ext. 2298 or use our website contact form.
Click here to check out the questions that were answered during our evening session.