For Immediate Release
November 6, 2023
Pinned
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.
Join Purple Day!
Your SEIU-West bargaining committee gets back to the the table to bargain with SAHO during the week of March 12, 2018.
We are asking each one of you to call, email or visit your MLA during this week of bargaining in order to blitz them with your concerns/opposition about the proposed 3.5% rollback and your commitment to providing quality public health care in Saskatchewan. 
Show your support by picking a day (or several) over the course of the next week to wear purple as well!
Download and print your customizable purple day poster and be sure to send your pictures to [email protected] to be entered to win a purple prize package for draw or sharing in your unit.
Prairie School for Union Women – Apply Today!
The Prairie School for Union Women (PSUW) is being held in Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan from June 10-14, 2018.
The SEIU-West Education Committee will be sponsoring up to five (5) delegates to attend. We will cover registration costs, lost wages, and meal expenses for those meals not provided at the school.
MEDIA RELEASE: Legal Strike Action Continues
Legal Strike Action Continues
Win of the Week! March 4-10
SEIU-West members ratified an agreement with Marian Chateau, Bently Yorkton, and Bently Saskatoon! In their new agreement, members were able to negotiate pay raises of 2%, 1.5% and 1.5% over the next three years. Their education and weekend premium rates also increased, their employer will match payroll deducted RRSP of up to 1% of earning starting January 1 2019, and they achieved an additional personal leave day. These members won many non-monetary goals as well, including updated OH&S language and clarification for the employer to provide uniforms. Awesome work SEIU-West!
World Health Day: PAAC Contest
World Health Day: PAAC Contest!
Tampon Tuesday: Menstrual Products Collection Drive
Women should never have to choose between groceries or menstrual products. Yet for many women in need, those are the choices that often must be made.
Tanya – Licenced Practical Nurse at St. Paul’s Hospital
"The best part of my job is the patients, the experiences, and the coworkers" - Tanya.
MEDIA RELEASE: Anti-Bully Day Info Picket
Anti-Bully Day Info Picket
MEDIA RELEASE: Information Picket on Anti-Bully Day
Information Picket on Anti-Bully Day
Win of the Week! February 25 – March 3
An employer changed the schedule of a member in the posted and confirmed period. To resolve the grievance, the member received 48 hours at double time. What a win!
Swift Current By-Election – Candidates Respond To SEIU-West Questionnaire
Swift Current By-Election – Candidates Respond To SEIU-West Questionnaire