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:
Your Super Union Needs A Superhero! Contest
Want to attend the Saskatchewan Entertainment Expo in Saskatoon September 15-16? Here’s your chance! SEIU-West has two sets of tickets for 4 lucky SEIU-West members. How to win?
We ask that you create a name for our SEIU-West superhero and let us know their superpower! This is an excellent and fun way to share your creativity and love of superheroes!
Here’s an example to start you off: Purple Woman – when she touches something, it’ll turn a lovely shade of SEIU-West purple!
Now it’s your turn!
Let us know your SEIU-West superhero name and superpower by September 6 for your chance to win. Just email [email protected] with your entry.
All entries will be placed into a draw – good luck!
Win of the Week! August 19-25
SEIU-West is celebrating our latest win of the week! A member worked overtime and yet their health care employer incorrectly paid this member at regular time. Your union ensured this member was paid fairly by meeting with the employer, and the member's right to an overtime wage under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) was enforced. Thanks to the efforts of working together to ensure your contract language is followed, SEIU-West wins again!
WEST PARK CROSSING, BARGAINING BULLETIN NO. 3: August 22, 2018
Date: August 22, 2018
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Greetings Sisters and Brothers:
As you are likely aware, the membership rejected the Tentative CBA that was put forward to you by your bargaining committee on July 25, 2018. Subsequent to that SEIU-West informed the employer that we would be having a strike vote on August 2nd 2018.
MEDIA RELEASE: Mourning the Loss of Valued Public Services
For Immediate Release - August 21, 2018
Saskatoon – Members of the SEIU-West Young Workers Committee (YWC) held a satirical public memorial service at Kinsmen Park in Saskatoon today to oppose the many destructive government cuts the people in this province have experienced.
Media Advisory: In Loving Memory Of...
For Immediate Release - August 20, 2018
Saskatoon – On Tuesday, August 21, members of the SEIU-West Young Workers Committee (YWC) are holding a “memorial service” for our public services at Kinsmen Park in Saskatoon to demonstrate the high level of cuts and public service closures in Saskatchewan.
Win of the Week! August 12-18
This week SEIU-West celebrates a great win in the Community Based Organization (CBO) sector! A serious incident occurred to one of our members at work. This led to them completing an incident report. The employer subsequently altered the incident report and sent it to the specific organization that deals with such reports. Our member advised the Union that the report had been altered, therefore, the Union sent an email advising the employer that they cannot alter incident reports and insisted the employer send in the original incident report. The employer has now undertaken to submit the original report and ensured that this will not occur again in the future!
Race For The Cure – Group Contest!
SEIU-West is pleased to announce a group contest for upcoming event – Race For The Cure at the Wyant Group Raceway on August 25th at 6 pm, so act quick!
To participate, send us a picture of you and your workplace ‘pit crew’ (you know those people you rely on every day so you can win your workplace race) and come up with a name for your racing pit crew team.
Be creative! And involve as many colleagues at work as you can, since all of you will be entered for a chance to win.
The group that wins will get 10 tickets to enjoy the race from a Chalet (courtesy of CTV Saskatoon).
Maybe it will be your pit crew? You can take your family, colleagues and friends to the race.
Send your pictures and your pit crew name to [email protected] by August 21, 2018 for a chance to win!
Win of the Week! August 5-11
SEIU-West is celebrating a huge win in the health care sector! Our union filed a grievance a few years ago as an employer would not accommodate our member. The employer thought they could wait for an open position for the accommodation, yet this severely impacted the member. Thanks to the hard work of this member and their union, the matter was settled under a Human Rights Complaint which resulted in a generous compensation for our member.
Win of the Week! July 29 - August 4
SEIU-West is celebrating another successful outcome in a grievance process in the Community Based Organization sector. While one of our members was on medical leave, the employer hired an out-of-scope person for the position instead of posting a full-time in-scope position. In order to resolve the issue, the Employer will post a full-time in-scope position. From this we can learn a valuable lesson - take action! When an employer fails to follow proper procedures, we must hold them accountable. When members take action, with the help of the union, together we can ensure fair treatment of our members!
WEST PARK CROSSING, BARGAINING BULLETIN NO. 2: August 2, 2018
Date: August 2, 2018
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Greetings Sisters and Brothers:
SEIU-West has contacted the employer to inform them of your recent ‘No’ vote on the Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Thank you for your application!
Purple is Everywhere – Advertising!
For the first time ever, SEIU-West developed two professional TV commercials in 2015 – one highlighted our members with our Purple Works campaign, and the other encouraged non-unionized workers to SEIU-West in order to achieve fairness in their workplace.
Here are some of our videos below, and don't forget to subscribe SEIU-West on YouTube!