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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Build Power, Win Justice 2024!
The SEIU-West Political Action & Education Department is pleased to invite members to apply to attend Build Power, Win Justice. This two-day conference will take place at SEIU-West in Saskatoon on March 19th and 20th, 2024. Interested members can apply by completing this application form.
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:
Unionism 101 - 2024
The SEIU-West Education Department is pleased to invite you to apply for Unionism 101 on January 31st.
Southwest Homes Bargaining Update No. 2
Date: January 8, 2024
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
Bargaining Bulletin No. 3: Luther Care Communities Group Home
Date: December 21, 2023
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
SEIU-West/SAHO Bargaining Update No. 10
Date: December 21, 2023
Sisters, Brothers and Friends,
Holiday Contest
For many of us, the holidays are a time to curl up under a blanket and watch your favourite movies with some popcorn and hot chocolate!
2023 Scholarship Winners
The SEIU-West Education Committee is pleased to announce that all of the 2023 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 2023 and encourage all interested and qualified to do so in 2024. If you're interested in applying for the 2024 scholarship, click here for more information and to download the application form. Click here for more information on the Bob Desjarlais Memorial Scholarship. Click here for more information on the First Nations Métis Inuit Scholarship.
Here are our happy 2023 winners - congratulations and good luck furthering your studies!
Members:
- Ava N.
- Peyton J.
- Ally Mc.
- Quintin L.
- Alexia G.
- Indanah B.
- Stephanie H.
- Belric J. P.
- Cassidy R.
- Mary O.
- Giffany A.
Children of Members:
- Jacob E., child of Crystal
- Adriel V., child of Amor
- Jingtong L., child of Hong X.L.
- Joshua M., child of Emelinda
- Spencer C., child of Vanessa
- Sydney S., child of Susan
- Evan S., child of Tracy
- Kirstie B., child of Donna
- Raelynn F., child of Donna
- Emily S., child of Melody
First Nations Métis Inuit Scholarship
SEIU-West First Nations Métis Inuit Committee is pleased to offer yearly scholarships for members who are Status Indian, Non-Status Indian, Inuit or Métis who are in good standing (dues paying members) that are taking a class in a College, University or recognized Tech or Vocational Post-Secondary School for the year they are applying in.
Applications must be received by December 15th and include: proof of registration, receipt of payment and an essay on "How can the labour movement be an ally with First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples?”
Apply here.
In order to ensure as many people benefit from this program as possible, if you have won an SEIU-West Scholarship within the past three years, you will not be considered.
Happy Holidays from SEIU-West
As we reflect on the past year, there’s been more than our fair share of chaos and division. Some of it is real and some of its political posturing. But we can take the gift of this holiday season and choose peace, friendship, and understanding.
Saskatchewan Labour Board Decision: Former Extendicare Regina Facilities
Following the November 30 decision of the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board (LRB) with respect to the successorship of the former Extendicare Regina facilities, SEIU-West held meetings at Elmview, Parkside, and Sunset Special Care Homes to explain the recent decision to move workers from SEIU-West to CUPE.
Groundhog Day Contest
Oops! The pocket calendars are out, and one keen eyed member found an error where a day was duplicated.
International Migrants Day 2023 Stories
The SEIU-West Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee, (WOCMMC) want to celebrate International Migrants Day on December 18th with you!
How?
- Read WOCMMC stories (like the ones below) of what it was like coming to Canada.
- Submit your migrant story to [email protected] for your chance to win a prize! Deadline is December 31st, 2023.
- Join us for a Potluck and Karaoke Party in Moose Jaw!
2023 Shop Steward Reunion
Shop Stewards are welcome to join us on Zoom to catch up with friends you made in training, touch base to see how stewarding is going, connect to resources and have fun!
When: Wednesday, December 13th from 2:30-3:30pm
*BONUS: We have Co-op gift cards to draw for on our picker wheel for stewards that attend!