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Nominations: Shelly Banks Above & Beyond Award 2025
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.
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:
Bargaining Bulletin No. 3: Luther Care Communities Group Home
Date: December 21, 2023
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
SEIU-West/SAHO Bargaining Update No. 10
Date: December 21, 2023
Sisters, Brothers and Friends,
Holiday Contest
For many of us, the holidays are a time to curl up under a blanket and watch your favourite movies with some popcorn and hot chocolate!
2023 Scholarship Winners
The SEIU-West Education Committee is pleased to announce that all of the 2023 Scholarship Winners have been awarded and the winners have been notified.
First Nations Métis Inuit Scholarship
SEIU-West First Nations Métis Inuit Committee is pleased to offer yearly scholarships for members who are Status Indian, Non-Status Indian, Inuit or Métis who are in good standing (dues paying members) that are taking a class in a College, University or recognized Tech or Vocational Post-Secondary School for the year they are applying in.
Applications must be received by December 15th and include: proof of registration, receipt of payment and an essay on "How can the labour movement be an ally with First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples?”
Apply here.
In order to ensure as many people benefit from this program as possible, if you have won an SEIU-West Scholarship within the past three years, you will not be considered.
Happy Holidays from SEIU-West
As we reflect on the past year, there’s been more than our fair share of chaos and division. Some of it is real and some of its political posturing. But we can take the gift of this holiday season and choose peace, friendship, and understanding.
Saskatchewan Labour Board Decision: Former Extendicare Regina Facilities
Following the November 30 decision of the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board (LRB) with respect to the successorship of the former Extendicare Regina facilities, SEIU-West held meetings at Elmview, Parkside, and Sunset Special Care Homes to explain the recent decision to move workers from SEIU-West to CUPE.
Groundhog Day Contest
Oops! The pocket calendars are out, and one keen eyed member found an error where a day was duplicated.
International Migrants Day 2023 Stories
The SEIU-West Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee, (WOCMMC) want to celebrate International Migrants Day on December 18th with you!
How?
- Read WOCMMC stories (like the ones below) of what it was like coming to Canada.
- Submit your migrant story to [email protected] for your chance to win a prize! Deadline is December 31st, 2023.
- Join us for a Potluck and Karaoke Party in Moose Jaw!
2023 Shop Steward Reunion
Shop Stewards are welcome to join us on Zoom to catch up with friends you made in training, touch base to see how stewarding is going, connect to resources and have fun!
When: Wednesday, December 13th from 2:30-3:30pm
*BONUS: We have Co-op gift cards to draw for on our picker wheel for stewards that attend!
SEIU-West 2023 New Canadian Citizens

2023 OHC reunion
Are you on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee at your workplace and do you want to connect with other OHC members? If so, SEIU-West is hosting a OHC holiday reunion to catch up with friends you made in training, touch base to see how being on the OHC is going, connect to resources and have fun!
When: Thursday December 14th from 2:30-3:20pm
*BONUS: We have Co-op gift cards to draw for on our picker wheel for OHC members that attend!