Last year, SEIU created a survey for members about climate change and the impact on your lives.
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June is National Indigenous Peoples Month. This is a time to honour the rich history, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. It is an opportunity to reflect on historical and current injustices and commit to true reconciliation in Canada.
The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee would like to share some events and resources with you and encourage you to participate in events in your area.
SEIU-West is hosting our first Asian Pacific Islander Summit in Saskatoon on September 24-26, 2026 — an event to bring together workers from across Canada and the U.S.
Being an API member in Canada or the U.S can sometimes feel isolating. You might not have seen yourself in leadership. You may not have always felt seen or understood. But you can find a home with us. We believe in you. We see you. And most importantly, you belong.
Welcome home.
There is currently a vacancy on the SEIU-West Executive Board for members that work for the Community Based Organizations Sector.
You may have noticed there hasn't been an announcement about bbqs for the summer yet.
The SEIU-West First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee (FNMIC) is hosting a contest to design an image for orange shirts that the committee provides yearly to members. Submit your design to enter to win a $100 Co-op gift card.
It's that time again! The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) just had their convention in late October, so there are new openings on their committees.
Do you know someone in your community who could use a helping hand this holiday season? The Young Workers Committee is accepting nominations to receive one of three Christmas hamper baskets.
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:
Recently, members attended our Domestic Violence Workshop that SEIU-West provides, in partnership with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). Those who participated in the course wanted to share some resources like:
The SEIU-West Young Workers Committee is hosting a free pottery night in Saskatoon on Thursday, November 28th, 2024 at 6pm. We are looking for 15-18 members of any age to attend. This will be a great opportunity to create some art, meet union members, and discuss issues of mental health and burnout among members of the workforce.
To recognize Health Care Provider week, SEIU-West, SGEU and CUPE wrote to the Ministry of Health to have this week formally recognized. Normally the Ministry sends us a certificate of recognition, but we didn’t receive one this year. Don’t worry, we’ll follow up with the new Minister of Health.
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For Immediate Release
October 29, 2024
The SEIU-West Convention will be held in Saskatoon May 2025. Delegates at that Convention will select the SEIU-West President, Treasurer, one Trustee, and at least 7 additional members of the Executive Board.
We are looking for at least three SEIU-West members who would be interested in serving on the Elections Committee.
People choose Canada for the Canadian dream, in part, because of our universal, public healthcare and our publicly funded school systems. Often, they come for a better education and life for their children.
SEIU-West Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee (WocMMC) recently interviewed Dirk Propp, the founder of an immigration service provider in Saskatchewan, to discuss our current labour shortage and their platform for supporting workers to find jobs and for employers to find staff. Have a read:
Date: October 23, 2024
Sisters, Brothers and Colleagues,