The Annual Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) Summer Camp will be held on August 9 -15 at Shekinah Retreat Centre, near Waldheim.
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BBQ Requests 2025
Are you a unit executive for your facility? Are you looking for ways to engage with your union and your coworkers? Are you a fan of BBQ lunches?
Pride 2025!
June is Pride Month, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community, while acknowledging the historical and ongoing violence and discrimination faced by this community.
3SHealth: Employee and Spousal Optional Life Insurance
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.
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.
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!
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 Denniss |
Current Executive Board:
**please note contact emails for new Executive Board members to come. If you have any questions about the Executive Board or your Union, please use the Contact Us form.
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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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Nathan Holten Education & Allied Sector |
CBO/Private Sector |
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Former Saskatoon Health Region |
Former Heartland Health Region |
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Jessica Perrault Former Cypress Health Region |
Valentine Osadugba *on leave Extendicare Sector |
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Devin Manton Former Saskatoon Health Region |
Former Five Hills Health Region |
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Former Saskatoon Health Region |
Darby McComb Former Saskatoon Health Region |
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Vacant (pending committee appointment) Young Worker Representative |
Vacant (pending committee appointment) Worker of Colour Representative |
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Vacant (pending committee appointment) Gender & Sexual Diversity Representative |
Vacant (pending committee appointment) 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!
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!