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:
SAHO/SEIU-West Bargaining Bulletin (2nd Edition) No. 24
Date: March 4, 2022
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
At long last, we can confirm that our collective agreement is finalized and at the printer!
Apply for SFL Spring School 2022!
Apply to attend the 2022 CLC/SFL Spring School being held May 2nd – May 6th at Delta Hotel in Regina OR virtually! The Education Committee will be sponsoring up to 3 delegates to attend in person and up to 3 delegates to attend virtually. The Education Committee will cover registration costs and lost wages for those attending virtually, and registration costs, lost wages, travel costs, hotel room and meal expenses for those who are selected to attend in person.
Your completed Expression of Interest form must be received in our office on or before March 22, 2022 in order to allow us to complete the registration and selection process. In this brochure, you can determine what courses interest you most.
April 30th Claims Submission Deadline for 2021 Extended Health Care and Dental Claims
2021 Claims Submission Deadline is April 30, 2022
Health and/or dental expenses incurred from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 must be submitted to Canada Life by April 30, 2022.
YWC Shining a Light: Student Debt
By Kate McDaid, Young Worker Committee (YWC)
The SEIU-West Young Workers Committee (YWC) is shining a light on issues that often get pushed into the shadows and aims to break down stigma associated with important issues in our communities.
Media Release: Health Care Provider Unions Denounce Premier Scott Moe's Move to Extend Emergency Order
February 25, 2022
For Immediate Release
The Saskatchewan government’s extension of the provincial emergency order demonstrates how deeply out of touch they are with the reality facing health care workers, according to CUPE 5430, SEIU-West and SGEU who represent Saskatchewan health care providers around the province.
MMC Sharing Converations: Ukraine
SEIU-West's Multicultural Mentorship Committee is passionate about bringing attention to issues around the world, often times these places were where our members once called "home."
Worldwide news broke recently when Russia invaded Ukraine, in violation of international law.
President Barbara Cape's Message February 25, 2022
Contest Time: 5 Chances to Win to Celebrate Family Day!
Happy Family Day, everyone!
If you were to ask 100 people, you would get 100 different answers about what family means. And SEIU-West supports that! No matter what your family looks like—small and nuclear, big and extended, couples, single parents, children, child-free, pet-parents, we love to see it! And remember, our found families are equally as important as those we share genetics with, or those who raised us.
President Barb Cape's Message February 18, 2022
UNIONISM 101 Applications Now Open!
Applications are now open for Unionism 101 – This is a beginner course for members who are not already Shop Stewards or Unit Executive Officers.
Riverbend Crossing Bargaining Update No. 4
Date: February 15, 2022
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
Monetary proposals remain outstanding. On December 17, 2021, a comprehensive package to conclude bargaining was tabled with the employer, which contained improvements to wages and benefits, paid leaves (e.g. sick leave) and a wage schedule with three steps for each job classification. We indicated to the employer that if we are unable to reach an agreement, our next practical course was to apply to the Saskatchewan Labor Relations Board for first collective agreement bargaining assistance. The Employer is to respond.
West Park Crossing Bargaining Update No. 3
Date: February 15, 2022
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
The parties met on October 19, 20 and 21, via the Zoom Virtual Meeting Platform, and exchanged proposals packages. Additional dates of January 19 and 20, 2022 were agreed to, and the parties met on these dates. A lot of time was spent discussing the wage and wage classification schedule. We were to meet again on February 2 and 3, 2022, however these dates were cancelled, with very short notice by the employer, due to the pending sale of Extendicare’s Esprit holdings to Sienna-Sabre LP.