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Build Power, Win Justice
The SEIU-West Political Action & Education Department is pleased to invite members to apply for the first ever Build Power, Win Justice two-day conference, taking place at Living Skies Casino in Swift Current on October 18 and 19th, 2023. Interested members can apply by completing this application form.
Convention 2023: Recap
SEIU-West 2023 Convention took place in Saskatoon May 30 - June 1. Below is a summary of some key changes members should be aware of.
Media Release: Public Healthcare for All!
For Immediate Release
June 1, 2023
Saskatoon—Supporters of a strong public healthcare system joined SEIU-West members at the Saskatoon Cabinet Office to highlight the need for government investment in the patients, clients, and residents and the people who care for them in this province.
Extendicare - SHA Transition: April 14, 2023
In our most recent update, we had identified to our SEIU-West members that vacation banks, time in lieu banks and stat/pro-stat banks would be posted in your workplaces by the end of March. Unfortunately, it was only recently brought to our attention that this did not happen
Saskatchewan Health Authority Testing Program Reimbursement
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and SEIU-West have resolved the outstanding grievances filed in response to the Proof of Vaccination/Monitored Testing Program.
SHEPP 2022 Annual Report
The 2022 Annual Report for Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees' Pension Plan (SHEPP) is now available online. It can be found on SHEPP's website by clicking this link.
Riverbend Crossing: Bargaining Update No. 6
June 28, 2023
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
Monetary discussions began during the November 18th 2023 date. The Union was adamant that retroactive pay would go back to the date of Certification (January 27, 2020).
Stonebridge Crossing: Bargaining Bulletin No. 1
June 28, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
The Employees of Stonebridge Crossing Retirement Community (a division of Extendicare) were certified as a bargaining unit on the 3rd of August 2021. Notice to bargain was served on the Employer on the 6th of August 2021. A unit meeting to elect an interim unit executive was held on the 17th of September 2021.
West Park Crossing Bargaining Update No. 08
Date: June 27, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
The West Park Crossing bargaining committee met with the membership on June 20th at 6:30pm. The membership knew through posters that the topics of the meeting were to discuss the Employer’s latest proposal and to hold a vote for strike action if required. The meeting was well-attended by our members. The members were informed that we had reached an impasse with the Employer at our June 16th meeting. The primary issue was the Employer’s refusal to enhance their last monetary offer. The committee answered questions about the strike processes. The membership voted to reject the Employer’s offer and to take a strike vote.
MEPC Meeting Notes: May 2023
The Municipal Employee's Pension Commission (the Commission) met on May 19, 2023.
National Indigenous People's Day 2023
June 21 is National Indigenous People's Day and is a day to celebrate the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island. We wanted to share some information, along with some events taking place across Saskatchewan.
West Park Crossing Bargaining Update No. 7
Date: June 19, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
Your SEIU-West bargaining committee met with the Employer on May 3rd, 2023. We gave them our wage proposal which included a wage grid. We showed the Employer data that showed the wages at West Park Crossing are low compared to other personal care homes. The Employer proposed a single wage pay scale which didn’t come close to our proposal.
Filipino Heritage Month 2023
June is Philippines Heritage Month, so one of SEIU-West's Multicultural Mentorship Committee members caught up with Michelle Beveridge, Chief of Staff for the Office of Mayor Charlie Clark. Here's what she had to say about being Filipino.
MEDIA RELEASE: Better Retention Strategies Needed for Saskatchewan’s Ailing Public Healthcare System
Moose Jaw— On Thursday June 15, 2023, the Moose Jaw Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast event for SaskParty MLA and Minister for Rural and Remote Health, Everett Hindley.
SEIU-West members and their supporters were outside the Moose Jaw Event Centre to bring attention to the lack of a focused plan on the part of the SaskParty government to retain and invest in our frontline healthcare workers. Specifically, Mr. Hindley’s dismissive comments about Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs).
Committee Expression of Interest: 2023-2025 Term
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2023-2025 term!
Bargaining Bulletin No. 4 Spruce Manor Special Care Home
Date: June 8, 2023
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
In our most recent update of the 27th of March 2023, we informed you that we had tabled a last position at bargaining which the Employer did not accept. We declared an impasse and asked the Labour Relations Board to assist us in bargaining. Under the law the first step in that process is for the parties to meet with a conciliator appointed by the Executive Director of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. We met with the conciliator and the Employer on the 6th of June and the morning of the 7th. That step was not successful. We are disappointed but not surprised. We were prepared for it and because this is only one step of the process, we are not discouraged.
Bargaining Bulletin No. 3 Spruce Manor Special Care Home
Date: March 27, 2023
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
It has been some time since we last communicated with you and I apologize for that. The bargaining situation was slow to evolve since November of last year, but we have some news at last.