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:
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.”…
To read this story on-line, click on the link below:
Care homes in crisis – link to Star Phoenix
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…
To read this story on-line, click on the link below:
‘We need to do better for seniors in need of our care’ – link to Star Phoenix
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…
Click on the link below to read the entire letter:
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…
To read the entire letter, click on the link below:
Reply from Brad Wall re: Linen and Laundry Services – August 15, 2013