The SEIU-West Convention will be held in Saskatoon May 2025. Delegates at that Convention will select the SEIU-West President, Treasurer, one Trustee, and at least 7 additional members of the Executive Board.
We are looking for at least three SEIU-West members who would be interested in serving on the Elections Committee.
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Caring for the Future: Frontline Workers on the Challenges in Saskatchewan's Long-Term Care Sector
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives have published Caring for the Future: Frontline Workers on the Challenges in Saskatchewan's Long-Term Care Sector.
SEIU-West/SAHO Bargaining Update Member Meetings
Janice Platzke Receives Larry Hubich Lifetime of Service Award
We are so excited to announce that your SEIU-West Treasurer, Janice Platzke, received the Larry Hubich Lifetime of Service Award at the 2024 Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Convention in late October. Congratulations, Janice!
Here's what her nominator had to say about Janice and her years of service:
Domestic Violence Workshop Information
Recently, members attended our Domestic Violence Workshop that SEIU-West provides, in partnership with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). Those who participated in the course wanted to share some resources like:
Fall Pottery Night
The SEIU-West Young Workers Committee is hosting a free pottery night in Saskatoon on Thursday, November 28th, 2024 at 6pm. We are looking for 15-18 members of any age to attend. This will be a great opportunity to create some art, meet union members, and discuss issues of mental health and burnout among members of the workforce.
Health Care Provider Week 2024
To recognize Health Care Provider week, SEIU-West, SGEU and CUPE wrote to the Ministry of Health to have this week formally recognized. Normally the Ministry sends us a certificate of recognition, but we didn’t receive one this year. Don’t worry, we’ll follow up with the new Minister of Health.
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Statement on 2024 Provincial Election Results
For Immediate Release
October 29, 2024
SEIU-West Elections Committee 2025 Expression of Interest
The SEIU-West Convention will be held in Saskatoon May 2025. Delegates at that Convention will select the SEIU-West President, Treasurer, one Trustee, and at least 7 additional members of the Executive Board.
We are looking for at least three SEIU-West members who would be interested in serving on the Elections Committee.
Job Posting: Full-Time Organizer - Saskatoon
Organizer
Full-Time Permanent Position
CBO Worker Appreciation Day 2024
Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee Interview with Dirk Propp with Immigrate
People choose Canada for the Canadian dream, in part, because of our universal, public healthcare and our publicly funded school systems. Often, they come for a better education and life for their children.
SEIU-West Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee (WocMMC) recently interviewed Dirk Propp, the founder of an immigration service provider in Saskatchewan, to discuss our current labour shortage and their platform for supporting workers to find jobs and for employers to find staff. Have a read:
Marian Chateau Bargaining Update #1
Date: October 23, 2024
Sisters, Brothers and Colleagues,
FNMIC Conference Report 2024