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.
Member denied 3s Health Disability Benefits gets EI Sickness Benefits
A member was on medical leave in August 2019 but was recently denied 3s Health Disability Benefits and the member was left with absolutely no financial support. SEIU-West intervened and the member was successful in retroactively applying for EI Sickness Benefits.
Members should remember that when applying for Disability Benefits, they should also apply for EI Sickness Benefits and Canada Pension Disability Benefits. Also do not hesitate to call MRC for assistance or clarification. SEIU-West is always here for our members.
A position on our Political Action & Awareness Committee (PAAC) is currently vacant as a result of the resignation of a member.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to expand their union involvement and activism in this position, and play an active role in making the connections for SEIU-West members as to why politics is important.
The remaining term for this position is for approximately one year and four months.
We are inviting interested members to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). You can submit online or by downloading the printable PDF file of the EOI and sending it in as described.
Once submitted, President Barbara Cape will work with the Top Officers and together they will make a recommendation to the Executive Board to appoint an eligible member to fill the vacancy for the remaining term.
If you or any of the member in your unit are interested in applying, please apply by Friday January 31, 2020.
As always, if you or your members have any questions please use our Contact form.
Another year has come and gone and it was a year filled with firsts and lasts, highs and lows, disappointments and triumphs. Take a trip down memory lane by clicking on the image below to relive 2019 with SEIU-West.
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MEMBER HELPS TRANSLATE FLYER
PROCats have been asking UCats to come out and engage with the community to talk about our chronic understaffing issues.
We recently had a UCat who asked if she could work with us to translate our end understaffing flyer into Tagalog (a Filipino dialect). The Political Action and Education Department worked with her to get the flyer into her hands so she could continue the great work in reaching out to communities so that everyone is aware of the short staffing crisis in healthcare.
CAPE CHALLENGES MOE: Give SAHO the Authority & Resources to Make a Fair Deal
Workers Granted Official Certification Order!
Back in May 2019, the organizing department of SEIU-West filed to certify the workers at Saskatoon Twin Charities-City Centre Bingo.
The union vote occurred and the ballot box was sealed pending the outcome of several disagreements between SEIU-West and the Employer.
On December 12, 2019, we received notice that the Employer’s Objection to the Conduct of the Vote was dismissed and that these workers were finally granted their official Certification Order! Our newest members voted in favour of joining SEIU-West and now they will begin to experience the benefits of certification!
A great first step in the journey towards securing a first collective agreement!
A twist on the classic "12 Days of Christmas", performed by members of SEIU-West! Remember to remind your provincial government to put care first and be fair to those who care. From all of us at SEIU-West, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The SEIU-West Education Committee is pleased to announce that all of the 2019 Scholarship Winners have been awarded and the winners have been notified.
Each year, the quality of the applications makes the selection process difficult. The committee wants to thank everyone who applied in 2019.
Here are some of our happy winners!
Applications for 2020 will open soon!
FACT CHECK
SEIU-West/SAHO Votes for Job Action!
Members of the SEIU-West/SAHO have voted to take a stand through a very strong YES vote in favour of a Job Action Mandate. Since the last collective agreement expired in March 2017, this move puts members in a stronger bargaining position.
Responses from members on Facebook included;
“Beyond Excited. Let's do this.”
“So proud of my co-workers across the province for standing up for themselves. Thank you to the Bargaining Committee for hanging in there to protect our rights.”
“About time we can finally get something done! Way to go everyone! We came together!!”
SEIU-West will continue to fight for a fair and reasonable tentative agreement that is satisfactory to our members.
With the holiday season approaching, SEIU-West wants to remind our members to call 211 or reach out to your EFAP (Employee Family Assistance Program) – look for EFAP pamphlets in your workplace – if you or a loved one are experiencing mental health issues or need other kinds of assistance.
If you think you or a loved one might need help but are not in a crisis situation, you can access information on www.sk.211.ca which will connect you with community services in your area.
We encourage you to seek help when you need it and of course in an emergency dial 9-1-1.
Take care of yourselves and each other.