Last year, SEIU created a survey for members about climate change and the impact on your lives.
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June is National Indigenous Peoples Month. This is a time to honour the rich history, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. It is an opportunity to reflect on historical and current injustices and commit to true reconciliation in Canada.
The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee would like to share some events and resources with you and encourage you to participate in events in your area.
SEIU-West is hosting our first Asian Pacific Islander Summit in Saskatoon on September 24-26, 2026 — an event to bring together workers from across Canada and the U.S.
Being an API member in Canada or the U.S can sometimes feel isolating. You might not have seen yourself in leadership. You may not have always felt seen or understood. But you can find a home with us. We believe in you. We see you. And most importantly, you belong.
Welcome home.
There is currently a vacancy on the SEIU-West Executive Board for members that work for the Community Based Organizations Sector.
You may have noticed there hasn't been an announcement about bbqs for the summer yet.
The SEIU-West First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee (FNMIC) is hosting a contest to design an image for orange shirts that the committee provides yearly to members. Submit your design to enter to win a $100 Co-op gift card.
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is the largest and fastest growing union. SEIU-West represents more than 13,000 working people in the province of Saskatchewan. They work in health care, education, municipalities, community-based organizations, retirement homes and other sectors.
Department: Operations (Swift Current location)
Status: Permanent Part Time (PPT)
Scope of Hours: The hours of work will be .5 of a full time equivalent (FTE). The successful applicant will be required to work a minimum of 56.25hrs in a three (3) week period. In the event of the offer of extra hours, it will not exceed 112.50hrs in a three (3) week period. There will also be a requirement for this position to cover the PFT OAA’s EDO and time off as scheduled throughout the calendar year.
Salary information: The hourly wage rate is $24.23, (Step 1, Administrative Staff).
SEIU-West is proud to sponsor community events, like Winterruption 2023. This concert features Hannah Georgas, Vancouver based singer/songwriter. We are offering up 2 pairs of tickets to see this concert, all you have to do to enter is email us at [email protected] and tell us how do you manage our long Saskatchewan winters? Do you embrace outdoor activities, or would you rather hibernate with a cup of tea and a book?
This contest is open to members of SEIU-West and is not endorsed or authorized by any social media platform. Entries will be accepted until January 19. A random draw will be made from all entries received; winners will be notified by email and may pick up their tickets from our Swift Current office during our regular business hours.
The SEIU-West Education Committee is pleased to announce that all of the 2022 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 2022 and encourage all interested and qualified to do so in 2023. If you're interested in applying for the 2023 scholarship, click here for more information and to download the application form. Click here for more information on the Bob Desjarlais Memorial Scholarship.
Here are our happy 2022 winners - congratulations and good luck furthering your studies!
2022 was a big year! We slowly and cautiously returned to in person events, committees were active and engaged with SEIU-West members, we spoke out about the issues that matter to our members and work continued at the bargaining table. We've put together some highlights for you, please take a moment and click through to look back on 2022.
Congrats to Evelyn, the winner of SEIU-West's Multicultural Mentorship Committee Contest International Migrants Day: Coming to Canada.
This is her story:
It has come to the Union's attention that a few of our members have been requested by the employer to sign a Letter of Discipline or Letter of Expectation they received. The signing line states that the member has read and understands the contents of the letter. Please note that signing such a letter is strictly voluntary and is not a requirement. Members are not obligated to sign. If you are uncomfortable with signing the letter or if you do not understand or agree with the contents of the letter, you may refuse to sign it. In the event that you feel pressured to sign, despite your discomfort, you may simply mark the letter with the words "Refuse to sign."
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding a Letter of Discipline or Letter of Expectation, please contact the Member Resource Centre by calling 1.888.999.7348 ext. 2298, by emailing [email protected], or by completing the Contact Form on our website.
Dear Comrades, Brothers, and Sisters,
These past few years have seen incredible upheaval in what we take for granted that it has left us questioning, anxious, and wondering "what next?". We seek moments of calm and wish for the predictability of a life before a global upheaval in health and services.
The Multicultural Mentorship Committee (MMC) will be sponsoring up to four delegates to attend the THREADS Cultural Conversations 2023 Virtual Conference, hosted by the Saskatoon Open Door Society. This is a virtual conference. The MMC will reimburse lost wages for those who are selected to attend according to our policies.
Date: December 16, 2022
Sisters, Brothers and Comrades,
SEIU-West President, Barbara Cape, was one of the recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan) in recognition of her tireless work in the labour sector.
The Municipal Employees’ Pension Commission Report to Stakeholders for October 2022 has been posted to the Plan website. Mandatory and voluntary reports for the plan can be found here. This information is applicable to SEIU-West members who work at Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division, Chinook School Division, and Holy Family schools.