For Immediate Release
November 6, 2023
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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.
Join the JJE Maintenance Committee
SEIU-West is looking to train and support a member who is interested in participating in the Joint Job Evaluation Maintenance Committee as an alternate. We want to broaden the skill set of our member leaders and activists and are posting for this position.
Extendicare - SHA Transition: October 11, 2023
Re: Parties' Closing Arguments Regarding the SEIU-West Successorship Application
On September 29, the final arguments from SEIU-West, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (the SHA), CUPE and SGEU were heard by the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board (SLRB) on SEIU-West’s successorship application to continue to represent the members of SEIU-West at the Extendicare facilities in Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, and the three Extendicare facilities in Regina.
President's Message: Labour Day 2023
Labour Day is a day for us to pause and celebrate the contributions of working people to our society. Not only for those who are in a trade union, but for every worker.
Build Power, Win Justice
The SEIU-West Political Action & Education Department is pleased to invite members to apply for the first ever Build Power, Win Justice two-day conference, taking place at Living Skies Casino in Swift Current on October 18 and 19th, 2023. Interested members can apply by completing this application form.
Convention 2023: Recap
SEIU-West 2023 Convention took place in Saskatoon May 30 - June 1. Below is a summary of some key changes members should be aware of.
Media Release: Public Healthcare for All!
For Immediate Release
June 1, 2023
Saskatoon—Supporters of a strong public healthcare system joined SEIU-West members at the Saskatoon Cabinet Office to highlight the need for government investment in the patients, clients, and residents and the people who care for them in this province.
Extendicare - SHA Transition: April 14, 2023
In our most recent update, we had identified to our SEIU-West members that vacation banks, time in lieu banks and stat/pro-stat banks would be posted in your workplaces by the end of March. Unfortunately, it was only recently brought to our attention that this did not happen
Saskatchewan Health Authority Testing Program Reimbursement
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and SEIU-West have resolved the outstanding grievances filed in response to the Proof of Vaccination/Monitored Testing Program.
Bargaining Bulletin No. 5 Spruce Manor Special Care Home
September 1, 2023
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
As discussed in our last update of the 8th of June, 2023, we met with the Employer on the 6th and 7th of June to bargain with the assistance of a conciliator but we were not successful in making any progress at all.
Stonebridge Crossing: Bargaining Bulletin No. 2
Date: November 24, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
12 Days of Politics!
The SEIU-West Political Action and Awareness Committee is celebrating the holiday season with a contest!
SEIU-West/SAHO Bargaining Update No. 9
Date: November 23, 2023
Sisters, Brothers and Friends,
Your SEIU-West Bargaining Committee met with the SAHO Bargaining Committee on November 21 & 22, 2023. The parties continued the review of each other’s proposals and asked clarification questions around proposals that were unclear.
MEPC Meeting Notes: October 2023
The Municipal Employees' Pension Commission (the Commission) met on October 20, 2023
SACLXT Conference 2023 Reports
The Education Committee sponsored four delegates to attend the Saskatchewan Association of Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technicians (SACLXT) Conference on October 21, 2023. Whenever members attend events, we ask for reports to share with our membership. Please see the reports below:
Southwest Homes Bargaining Update No. 1
November 16, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
It Gets Better Video Project
The SEIU-West Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee is proud to begin production on a video: It Gets Better. This video project will feature SEIU-West members talking about their experiences relating to coming out, in the hopes of sharing the important message that It Gets Better.
2023 Link Award
The Link Award is an annual award for one outstanding SEIU-West member working in one of our many Community Based Organizations that shows tremendous care, pride, and dedication.
Media Release: Unions to Social Services Minister: Don’t fumble the ball on community-based organizations
For Immediate Release
November 6, 2023
SSMLT Reports 2023
The SEIU-West Education Committee sponsored two delegates to attend the Saskatchewan Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (SSMLT) Fall Conference 2023. Whenever members attend events, we ask for reports to share with our membership. Please see reports below:
Festival of Trees: Decorate our Tree!
The Festival of Trees is a beloved tradition for families in Saskatoon. Thousands of people visit the Western Development Museum every year and are delighted by collections of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses, and more.