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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.
PAWS: Campaign Launch!
PAWS: Campaign Launch!
Jeanette – Addictions Counsellor
"When former clients tell me how well they're doing, it makes me realize that we do make a difference" - Jeanette Quaal, Addictions Counsellor at Sask Impaired Driver Treatment Centre.
2015 SEIU-West Scholarship Winners!
Each year, the SEIU-West Education Committee accepts applications from SEIU-West members who are in good standing (meaning dues paying members), who all aim to win $750 towards their post secondary training or education. A second winning category involves children of SEIU-West members who are also eligible to apply for one of ten $750 scholarships.
Mark Koch: Journeyperson Painter
"Mark takes pride in creating an aesthetically pleasing learning atmosphere for the students to learn in and staff to work in" - as described by Chris Mulhall, fellow SEIU-West member.
Aboriginal Heritage Day & Unionism on Turtle Island: An Interview
Aboriginal Heritage Day & Unionism on Turtle Island: An Interview
Hal: Facility Assistant
"I value being a part of the facility staff" - Hal Satter, Facility Assistant at Oman School.
United Way Labour Community Advocate Training Level 1 – REGINA
The Regina united Way is holding Labour Community Advocate training scheduled to begin on March 31, 2015. Please discuss this opportunity with your members to see if anyone is interested in attending.
Just the Facts: Summary Offence Ticketing (SOTs)
Just the Facts: Summary Offence Ticketing (SOTs) – Starting July 1, 2014
News Article: Care homes in crisis
Saskatchewan Health Minister Dustin Duncan says details in a report on conditions in the province’s long-term care facilities are “dismaying” and “heartbreaking” and left him “angry.”…
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Care homes in crisis – link to Star Phoenix
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Care homes in crisis
Care homes in crisis
News Article: ‘We need to do better for Seniors in need of our care’
Facing complaints that include residents soiling themselves and receiving tub baths only once a week, the Saskatchewan government is injecting $10 million into an urgent issues action fund for long-term care facilities in the province…
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‘We need to do better for seniors in need of our care’ – link to Star Phoenix
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Privatization of Laundry/Linen Services – letter to Brad Wall
I would like to share with you the enclosed letters from our SEIU-West members expressing their concern about the recent public announcement by 3sHealth to privatize public laundry and linen services within the health care sectors. Please find enclosed…
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Privitazation of Laundry/Linen Services – July 30, 2013
Reply from Government re: Privatization of Laundry/Linen Services
Thank you for your letter of July 30, 2013, regarding the recent announcement by 3sHealth on a new provincial laundry and linen service. I also acknowledge the letters you enclosed from SEIU-West members with regard to this announcement.
The new Provincial Linen Services will benefit…
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Reply from Brad Wall re: Linen and Laundry Services – August 15, 2013