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:
West Park Crossing Bargaining Update No. 09
Date: July 14, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
Canada Day 2023: Acknowledging our Past, Embracing a Better Future
In recent years, many people have changed the way in which they acknowledge Canada Day. Following the shock of the discovery of thousands of unmarked graves of Indigenous children at residential schools cross Canada, many allies came together to honour Indigenous communities and to raise awareness of the historical and ongoing harms to Indigenous people in Canada. Some communities are shifting to traditional celebrations of Canada, while others have opted to acknowledge Canada Day as a day for mourning and solidarity with Indigenous people.
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.
SEIU-West/SAHO Bargaining Bulletin No. 6
Date: June 28, 2023
Sisters, Brothers and Comrades,
SHEPP 2022 Annual Report
The 2022 Annual Report for Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees' Pension Plan (SHEPP) is now available online. It can be found on SHEPP's website by clicking this link.
Riverbend Crossing: Bargaining Update No. 6
June 28, 2023
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
Monetary discussions began during the November 18th 2023 date. The Union was adamant that retroactive pay would go back to the date of Certification (January 27, 2020).
Stonebridge Crossing: Bargaining Bulletin No. 1
June 28, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
The Employees of Stonebridge Crossing Retirement Community (a division of Extendicare) were certified as a bargaining unit on the 3rd of August 2021. Notice to bargain was served on the Employer on the 6th of August 2021. A unit meeting to elect an interim unit executive was held on the 17th of September 2021.
West Park Crossing Bargaining Update No. 08
Date: June 27, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
MEPC Meeting Notes: May 2023
The Municipal Employee's Pension Commission (the Commission) met on May 19, 2023.
National Indigenous People's Day 2023
June 21 is National Indigenous People's Day and is a day to celebrate the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island. We wanted to share some information, along with some events taking place across Saskatchewan.
West Park Crossing Bargaining Update No. 7
Date: June 19, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
Filipino Heritage Month 2023
June is Philippines Heritage Month, so one of SEIU-West's Multicultural Mentorship Committee members caught up with Michelle Beveridge, Chief of Staff for the Office of Mayor Charlie Clark. Here's what she had to say about being Filipino.