3sHealth offers optional employee and spousal life insurance to eligible SEIU-West members. Enrolment is open for Employee Optional Life Insurance and Spousal Optional Life Insurance from May 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025.
Pinned
Apply to be on a Committee for the 2025-2027 Term!
SEIU-West Committees keep us at the forefront of the Labour movement in Canada, and provide an excellent opportunity for members to learn from each other. Committee members serve for two years, and we have now approached the end of a two-year term so we are requesting SEIU-West members and all current committee members to submit their Expressions of Interest form should they wish to serve or remain on committees.
Each committee is comprised of members just like you, a Top Officer, and is supported by a SEIU-West staff member.
Have Your Say! SEIU Climate Survey
In 2024, Canada experienced yet another record-breaking. year of extreme weather events driven by climate change, including heat waves, wildfires, and floods. Scientists project an increase in these events in the coming years.
Important Message from Barbara Cape
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!
Family Literacy Day 2024
The recent news that Saskatchewan students are falling behind their counterparts in reading levels is both shocking and saddening.
SEIU-West Dues Changes
Changes to union dues are governed by the SEIU-West Constitution which is amended and voted on by members during Conventions that take place every two years.
Apply Now! CLC/SFL Spring School 2024
Apply to attend the 2024 CLC/SFL Spring School being held April 28th-May 2nd in Moose Jaw at the Temple Gardens and offsite locations!
Apply Now! Taking Care Together: Aging Into Wellbeing, a Métis Health Conference 2024
The First Nations Métis Inuit committee is pleased to sponsor one (1) member to join them at the conference: Taking Care Together: Aging Into Well-Being, a Métis Health Conference being held at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon (Hall A) on February 2 and 3, 2024.
Blue Monday Contest
We get it. It's cold. It's dark. There's snow and ice.
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.
Executive Board
The SEIU-West Executive Board is elected to be responsible for governance of all aspects of the union and its services to members. Another important part of their role is Internal Organizer, in which they mentor and support Unit Executive members in their roles as leaders in the workplace. If you are unit executive member, Unit Chair, Unit Vice-Chair, Unit Co-Chair, or Unit Communicator, and you would like to reach out to find your Internal Organizer (IO), please complete our Contact form with your request.
2025 Board Meetings:
List subject to change.
| January 2 | Hybrid |
| February 6 | Hybrid |
| March 6 | Hybrid |
| April 3 | Hybrid |
| May 26 | In Person * Date & Location TBD based upon 2025 Convention |
| June 19 | Hybrid |
| August 7 | Hybrid |
| September 4 | Hybrid |
| October 2 | Hybrid |
| November 6 | Hybrid |
| December 3 & 4 |
In Person |
Top Officers:
President
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Vice President
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Treasurer
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Trustees:
| Kerrie Boyd | Chris Clark | Colleen Deniss |
Current Executive Board:
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Former Saskatoon Health Region |
Former Five Hills Health Region |
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Former Cypress Health Region |
Former Saskatoon Health Region |
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Education & Allied Sector |
CBO/Private Sector |
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Former Saskatoon Health Region |
Former Heartland Health Region |
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Former Cypress Health Region |
Valentine Osadugba *on leave Extendicare Sector |
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Former Saskatoon Health Region |
Former Five Hills Health Region |
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Former Saskatoon Health Region |
Former Saskatoon Health Region |
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Young Worker Representative |
Worker of Colour Representative |
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Gender & Sexual Diversity Representative |
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Representative |
If you are a member of SEIU-West and would like to request a copy of the audited financial statements, please click here and complete the form.
Unionism 101 - 2024
The SEIU-West Education Department is pleased to invite you to apply for Unionism 101 on January 31st.
Southwest Homes Bargaining Update No. 2
Date: January 8, 2024
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
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!