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:
2021 Scholarship Winners
The SEIU-West Education Committee is pleased to announce that all of the 2021 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 2021 and encourage all interested and qualified to do so in 2022. If you're interested in applying for the 2022 scholarship, click here for more information and to download the application form.
Here are our happy 2021 winners - congratulations and good luck furthering your studies!
- Kassandra Mc
- Melvin C
- Trishana W
- Kaitlin B
- Taylor K
- Kevin E
- Nicole L
- Katelyne R
- Chelsea B
- Princess M
- Hannah R
- Xoan N
- Randy M
- Maricris B
- Mckenna H
- Jenicar C-S
- Lual A L
- Cheri T
- Olayemi M
- Dana H
- Junia O - child of Michell T
- Shiela M - both a member and child of Arnolfo and Shirley
- Ali H - child of Altaf H
- Shaylyn De J - child of Kelly De J
- Nimrat G - child of Sarbjit
- Alhea Q - child of Leah Q
- Cameron O' - child of Carla O'
- Jaira D - child of Jen G
- Madelaine St. Y - child of Guy St. Y
- Bailey M - child of Abby C
We will add photos as they come in!
What it was like to come to Canada: Zenaida
December 18 was International Migrants Day and to celebrate, Multicultural Mentorship Committee had a contest!
Zenaida shared her story with us here:
What it was like to come to Canada: Csilla
December 18 was International Migrants Day and to celebrate, Multicultural Mentorship Committee had a contest!
Csilla shared her story with us here:
2021 Bob Desjarlais Memorial Scholarship Winner
Leta R, you have truly embodied the spirit of the Scholarship. Your dedication to your fellow SEIU-West coworkers shines through with your work as a member, shop steward, Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC) member, and former Provincial Contract Action Team member(ProCAT). Leta can often be found at rallies, dressed in her purple! She brings people together on issues that are important and stands up for workers rights. Solidarity Leta!!!
Read Leta's profile here.
All the best with your studies!
Changes to the SEA: A Big Win!
SEIU-West and the Saskatchewan labour movement are celebrating a huge win heading into the New Year. The Government of Saskatchewan announced it will the repeal the "supervisory employee" provisions of the Saskatchewan Employment Act (SEA).
Extendicare Canada Inc. (ECI) Tentative Agreement FAQ
Date: December 22, 2021
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
The following are some questions and answers about the Extendicare Tentative Agreement (TA). These arose during the four information meetings held on Zoom on December 20 and 21.
President Barb Cape's Message December 22, 2021
Riverbend Crossing Bargaining Update No. 3
Date: December 21, 2021
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
The Union and the Employer commenced bargaining on June 24, 2020. The continuing waves of theCOVID-19 pandemic has meant that our meetings are all done on-line through virtual meeting rooms. It’s not ideal, as it adds a lot of time to the bargaining process, but it is the only way in which the parties can meet.
Multicultural Mentorship Committee Contest: International Migrants Day 2021
Share your story about what it was like for you when you first came to Canada for your chance to win one of three $50 gift cards.
Fill out this survey by January 3rd.
Multicultural Mentorship Committee members have shared their stories this week. Read about how Jeanne, Felix, Yolanda and Leta felt when they came to Canada!
SEIU-West MMC talks: What it was like to come to Canada: Yolanda
In celebration of International Migrants day on December 18th, Our SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC) is sharing their stories of what it was like when they first came to Canada.
Yolanda is a cook in a rural integrated health facility and is the communicator for MMC.
Here is Yolanda's story:
Extendicare Canada Inc. (ECI) Bargaining Update No. 5
Date: December 17, 2021
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
As announced in Bargaining Update No. 4 (December 9, 2021) your SEIU-West Extendicare Bargaining Committee met with the Employer on December 7 and 8, 2021. After and were able to reach a tentative agreement that we are prepared to share with the membership.
The following update provides further details about:
Seiu-West MMC talks: What it was like to come to Canada: Felix
In celebration of International Migrants day on December 18th, Our SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC) is sharing their stories of what it was like when they first came to Canada.
Felix is a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) in a rural long term health facility and is a member of the MMC.
Here is Felix's story: