This award has been established to honour Shelly Banks who led by example and served as SEIU-West vice-president from 2008-2015.
Her invaluable and outstanding contributions have made a significant and lasting impact on our members and our union.
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SEIU-WEST 2025 MEMBERSHIP SATISFACTION & ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
SEIU-WEST 2025 MEMBERSHIP SATISFACTION & ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
Are you an SEIU-West member? We want to hear from you!
SEIU-West is running a 10-minute online survey of its members. It will be open until Monday, March 17th.
Wherever you work, if you’re an SEIU-West member, we would really appreciate your feedback!
N/52nds Overpayment
If you are an SEIU-West member working for the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and you receive a communication from your employer indicating that you owe them money back for an N/52nds overpayment, please:
Info Pickets
Info pickets provide an opportunity for SEIU-West members to send a message to their employer and to the general public, that bargaining needs to progress and SEIU-West members deserve a fair contract!
Janice Platzke Receives Larry Hubich Lifetime of Service Award
We are so excited to announce that your SEIU-West Treasurer, Janice Platzke, received the Larry Hubich Lifetime of Service Award at the 2024 Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Convention in late October. Congratulations, Janice!
Here's what her nominator had to say about Janice and her years of service:
April 30th Claims Submission Deadline
The April 30th claims submission deadline is approaching quickly. Please remind your employees that all extended health care and dental expenses incurred in 2023 must be submitted to Canada Life before April 30th, 2024.
Black History Month 2024
Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee recently connected with Zahra, a proud SEIU-West member to get her thoughts on Black History Month. Here's what she had to say:
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2024
Thursday, March 21st, 2024 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960. Since that day, the apartheid system in South Africa has been dismantled and racist laws and practices have been abolished in many countries; however far too many people continue to experience racial discrimination.
Apply Now! Prairie School for Union Women 2024
SEIU-West Education Committee is pleased to sponsor up to four (4) members to attend Prairie School for Union Women (PSUW) from June 9-13, 2024. PSUW offers trade union women an intensive four days of learning and sharing in a supportive environment. The goals of the school are to develop women's personal and leadership skills and to build solidarity among women workers.
SEIU-West/SAHO Bargaining Update No. 11
Date: February 15, 2024
Sisters, Brothers, and Friends,
2024 Trans Prairie Wellness Summit
Trans Sask is hosting the inaugural 2024 Trans Prairie Wellness Summit on March 17 & 18 on Treaty 6 Territory in Saskatoon.
End Their Heartbreak and Show Them Love
SEIU-West members who work at Luthercare Communities Group Homes in Saskatoon were joined by their President Barbara Cape to deliver valentines messages to their employer on February 14. Outside the building, supporters blasted their heartbreak playlist and waved at cars to show support for these skilled professional care providers.
Apply Now! Saskatoon and District Labour Council Annual General Meeting 2024
The 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Saskatoon and District Labour Council (SDLC) will be held at the Masonic Temple, 1021 Saskatchewan Crescent West, February 9th & 10th, 2024.
Pink Shirt Day 2024
In 2007, a high school student in Berwick, Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. Two grade 12 students bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their classmates to wear pink. The next day, they went to distribute the shirts and to their surprise the majority of students had arrived to school wearing pink. That beautiful act of solidarity and kindness prompted Pink Shirt Day. This important day raises awareness about the prevention of bullying and promoting kindness and inclusion and will take place on February 28, 2024.
Southwest Homes Bargaining Update No. 3
Date: January 22, 2024
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
Stonebridge Crossing: Bargaining Bulletin No. 3
Date: January 22, 2024
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
3sHealth and SHA Error Impacts SHA, LutherCare, Elmwood Employees
Attention all SEIU-West members working for:
- The Saskatchewan Health Authority and its affiliated care homes
- Luthercare
- Elmwood