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:
Townhall Series: Parking
SEIU-West is hosting three Virtual Townhall meetings to discuss the parking concerns and issues which have been raised by members. SEIU-West President Barbara Cape spoke out about this issue in December, after a health care worker was assaulted while walking to her car following a shift at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.
Job Posting: Permanent Part Time Administrative Assistant
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is the largest and fastest growing union. SEIU-West represents more than 13,000 working people in the province of Saskatchewan. They work in health care, education, municipalities, community-based organizations, retirement homes and other sectors.
Department: Operations (Swift Current location)
Status: Permanent Part Time (PPT)
Scope of Hours: The hours of work will be .5 of a full time equivalent (FTE). The successful applicant will be required to work a minimum of 56.25hrs in a three (3) week period. In the event of the offer of extra hours, it will not exceed 112.50hrs in a three (3) week period. There will also be a requirement for this position to cover the PFT OAA’s EDO and time off as scheduled throughout the calendar year.
Salary information: The hourly wage rate is $24.23, (Step 1, Administrative Staff).
Contest: Swift Current Winterruption
SEIU-West is proud to sponsor community events, like Winterruption 2023. This concert features Hannah Georgas, Vancouver based singer/songwriter. We are offering up 2 pairs of tickets to see this concert, all you have to do to enter is email us at [email protected] and tell us how do you manage our long Saskatchewan winters? Do you embrace outdoor activities, or would you rather hibernate with a cup of tea and a book?
This contest is open to members of SEIU-West and is not endorsed or authorized by any social media platform. Entries will be accepted until January 19. A random draw will be made from all entries received; winners will be notified by email and may pick up their tickets from our Swift Current office during our regular business hours.
2022 SEIU-West Scholarship winners
The SEIU-West Education Committee is pleased to announce that all of the 2022 Scholarship Winners have been awarded and the winners have been notified.
Each year, the quality of the applications makes this selection process difficult. The committee wants to thank everyone who applied in 2022 and encourage all interested and qualified to do so in 2023. If you're interested in applying for the 2023 scholarship, click here for more information and to download the application form. Click here for more information on the Bob Desjarlais Memorial Scholarship.
Here are our happy 2022 winners - congratulations and good luck furthering your studies!
2022 Year In Review
2022 was a big year! We slowly and cautiously returned to in person events, committees were active and engaged with SEIU-West members, we spoke out about the issues that matter to our members and work continued at the bargaining table. We've put together some highlights for you, please take a moment and click through to look back on 2022.
MMC Stories: Coming to Canada Evelyn
Congrats to Evelyn, the winner of SEIU-West's Multicultural Mentorship Committee Contest International Migrants Day: Coming to Canada.
This is her story:
Member Notice: Request to Sign Letter of Discipline or Letter of Expectation
It has come to the Union's attention that a few of our members have been requested by the employer to sign a Letter of Discipline or Letter of Expectation they received. The signing line states that the member has read and understands the contents of the letter. Please note that signing such a letter is strictly voluntary and is not a requirement. Members are not obligated to sign. If you are uncomfortable with signing the letter or if you do not understand or agree with the contents of the letter, you may refuse to sign it. In the event that you feel pressured to sign, despite your discomfort, you may simply mark the letter with the words "Refuse to sign."
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding a Letter of Discipline or Letter of Expectation, please contact the Member Resource Centre by calling 1.888.999.7348 ext. 2298, by emailing [email protected], or by completing the Contact Form on our website.
Happy Holidays from SEIU-West
Dear Comrades, Brothers, and Sisters,
These past few years have seen incredible upheaval in what we take for granted that it has left us questioning, anxious, and wondering "what next?". We seek moments of calm and wish for the predictability of a life before a global upheaval in health and services.
THREADS Cultural Conversations 2023
The Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC) will be sponsoring up to four delegates to attend the THREADS Cultural Conversations 2023 Virtual Conference, hosted by the Saskatoon Open Door Society. This is a virtual conference. The MMC will reimburse lost wages for those who are selected to attend according to our policies.
International Migrants Day 2022
SEIU-West/SAHO Bargaining Update No. 1
Date: December 16, 2022
Sisters, Brothers and Comrades,
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
SEIU-West President, Barbara Cape, was one of the recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan) in recognition of her tireless work in the labour sector.