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:
Letter From Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association
Lately, you might feel like everything you've done for the province is going unseen and unrecognized.
People see our members, they know how dedicated, driven and passionate they have been through this pandemic, and always.
We are incredibly proud of the work of our SEIU-West members!
Your work isn't going unseen.
This is an excellent example of the recognition you deserve.
Here is a letter from the Faculty at Saskatchewan Polytechnic:
Contest Time! Family Literacy Day 2022
It’s time once again for one of our favourite contests!
Family Literacy Day was established to raise awareness about how important reading and literacy-related activities are for children’s development, and how one of the best ways to get that extra education in is to participate as a family.
2021: A Year in Review - Part 2 (Apr-Jun)
The first quarter of 2021 passed by quickly with a big tentative agreement vote, contests, new campaigns, Pink Shirt Day, and continuing to navigate the pandemic and upcoming vaccine rollout. The second quarter of the year continued in much the same way.
President Barb Cape's Message January 13, 2022
YWC Shining a Light: Coping with Burnout
By Kiera Booth, 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.
Executive Board Vacancy: Trustee
A vacancy has been created on the SEIU-West Executive Board. We are looking for an SEIU-West member to become a trustee to fill the remainder of the term which expires in June of 2023.
Executive Board Vacancy: Education Sector
A vacancy has been created on the SEIU-West Executive Board. We are looking for an SEIU-West member from the Education sector (Holy Family School Division, South East Cornerstone or Chinook School Division) to fill the remainder of the term which expires in June of 2023.
Executive Board Vacancy: Former Heartland Health Region
A vacancy has been created on the SEIU-West Executive Board. We are looking for an SEIU-West member from the former Heartland Health Region (HHR) to fill the remainder of the term which expires in June of 2023.
President's Message - January 6, 2022
2021: A Year in Review - Part 1 (Jan.-Mar.)
The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world in 2020 and set the stage for 2021. While we adjusted and settled into this reshaped world, we also dug our heels in deeper, fought harder for our members, and celebrated some big wins along the way!
Extendicare Canada Inc. (ECI) Bargaining Update No. 6
Date: January 6, 2022
Greetings Brothers and Sisters:
The SEIU-West members who work at Extendicare Canada’s Elmview, Preston, Moose Jaw, Parkside, and Sunset facilities have voted in favour of the tentative agreement by 85.6%.
SEIU-West Education Committee's list of mental health resources
SEIU-West Education Committee is encouraging our members to seek out the opportunities to take education on mental health.
In a report released by Statistics Canada, seven in 10 healthcare workers reported worsening mental health during the pandemic.
The Education Committee has researched several options to share with you: