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:
Expression of Interest: Elections Committee
The SEIU-West Convention is being held in Saskatoon from May 30 to June 1, 2023. The Convention will include elections for the following positions on the SEIU-West Executive Board
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2023
SEIU-West's Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC) along with the membership of SEIU-West, recognizes the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Bargaining Update: Sienna Sabra
Date: March 17, 2023
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
Regina & District Labour Council AGM 2023
International Transgender Day of Visibility 2023
In celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, the Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee has a contest!
Send your completed crossword to [email protected] by April 2nd to enter to win a prize!
Nominations: Shelly Banks Above & Beyond Award 2023
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.
MEPC Meeting Notes
The Municipal Employees’ Pension Commission (MEPC, the Commission) met on January 20, 2023.
RDLC Equity Conference Report 2023
SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC) members attended the Regina and District Labour Council (RDLC) Equity Conference and have provided the following reports:
Wicihitowin Indigenous Engagement Conference Reports
SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC) members and First Nations Métis Inuit Committee (FNMIC) members attended the 2022 Wicihitowin Conference and have provided the following reports:
Threads Cultural Conversations 2023 Reports
The SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC) sponsored members to attend the Threads: Cultural Conversations 2023 Conference and these are their reports:
Media Release: Will Federal Funds be Invested in Front Line Healthcare?
For Immediate Release - March 2, 2023
Saskatchewan— Yesterday, the Federal and Provincial governments announced an agreement in principle on health care funding. Saskatchewan will get almost $6 billion in federal funding over the next 10 years, including an “unconditional, one-time” Canada Health Transfer (CHT) top-up of $61 million to deal with “immediate” needs, such as pressures in children’s hospitals, emergency rooms, and long surgical wait times.
SEIU-West/SAHO Bargaining Bulletin No 5
Date: February 24, 2023
Sisters, Brothers and Comrades,