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.
For Immediate Release
January 8, 2025
SEIU-West Proposes Healthcare Improvements to the Newly Appointed Ministers of Health
January 4th is National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada, and the SEIU-West First Nations Métis Inuit Committee (FNMIC) would like to share some information about this special day:
Hi, my name is Debbie Desjarlais and I'm a co-chair of the First Nations Métis Inuit committee for SEIU-West and I would like to say Miyo Manitou Kisikansi...Môcikihta ôma oskâyi askî (Merry Christmas! Have fun in this new year...be happy.)
(Northern Michif Y dialect)
Hi, My name is Janell Kachuik and I'm a co-chair of the First Nations Métis Inuit committee for SEIU-West and I would like to say...Mitho Makosi Kesikansi (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year)
(Cree with TH dialect)
December 21st is Winter Solstice. This day has been celebrated by many First Nations for centuries as a time to slow down and acknowledge the new season, and this day is often celebrated with ceremonies and community gatherings.
The SEIU-West First Nations Métis Inuit Committee would like to share a blessing with you:
December 20, 2024
Sisters, Brothers, and Friends,
Your SEIU-West Bargaining Committee met with SAHO on December 2nd and 3rd in Saskatoon.
As 2024 winds to a close and the excitement and anticipation of holiday celebrations across many different faiths and cultures ramps up, I wanted to take a moment to share thanks.
We are sharing the following information from 3sHealth:
Local healthcare workers picket to "make some noise"
Unions are made up of groups of workers that join together to raise the working standards for all and create a more just and humane society. There are roughly four million unionized workers in Canada.
Submitted by Jae Blakley, Co-Chair Gender & Sexual Diversity Committee and Melanie Sadler, Recording Secretary Gender & Sexual Diversity Committee
December 8 is Pansexual Pride Day. This is an annual celebration of the pansexual community, which recognizes, celebrates, and brings visibility to those who identify as pansexual.
The Municipal Employees' Pension Commission (the Commission) met on September 20, 2024.
SEIU-West's Education Committee sponsored two members to attend the Combined Laboratory X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) 2024 Conference.
Whenever we send folks to attend events, we ask that they provide a report so that others that weren't able to attend can still learn what the conference was about. Please have a read: