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:
President Barb Cape's Message June 18, 2021
Recent Contest Winners
Congrats to our recent contest winners!
Over the past month, we celebrated Paramedics, Disability Service Professionals and Unit Support Workers/Unit Assists.
KALAYAAN – INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION OF THE PHILIPPINES 2021
SEIU-West's Multicultural Mentorship Committee, (MMC) is showcasing an article from FILCAS, (Filipino-Canadian Association of Saskatchewan) on what Independence Day or Araw ng Kalayaan is.
Please take a moment to learn about this very important day!
Deepest Regrets on London, Ontario Attack
SEIU Canada stands in solidarity and grief with the people of London and with the Muslim community everywhere who were attacked by this act of terror.
Generations of role models were robbed of life and we share our hearts with everyone whose heart has been broken by hate and Islamophobia.
A beautiful young boy deserved the touch of his family and now our nation must prove to him and all Muslim children that the future will bring change.
We must live up to the example of this beautiful family, to end hate in our communities, and learn to fill pain with love.
SEIU members at Ritz Lutheran Villa mourn for their healthcare colleague who everyday served our elderly with excellence and compassion.
President Barb Cape's Message June 10, 2021
Unit Support Worker/Unit Assist Week 2021: Steph
Steph has been a Unit Support Worker (USW) for two years now and has been in healthcare for five. She works in an acute care setting in recovery.
Her typical day at work consists of helping her nurses with patients. Shet takes her patients to where they need to be and makes sure they are comfortable. She keeps the unit clean and stocked of supplies.
What she loves most about her job is the people she works with. She has an amazing team!
Steph was inspired to work as a USW because of her Grandpa. He was the Chief of Surgery for Providence Hospital and Union Hospital in Moose Jaw.
Shelly Banks Above & Beyond Awards 2020 &2021
Congratulations to our Above & Beyond Award winners for 2020 and 2021!
Cheryl and Jason have both received their awards. We anticipate a picture from Jason in the coming days.
2021 Young Workers' Conference!
Unit Support Worker/Unit Assist Week 2021: Linda
Linda has worked as a Unit Support Worker (USW) both in acute care and in detox for three years. She loves her job because she gets to watch people transition from a place of pain to a place of hope and faith.
CONTEST TIME! Unit Support Worker/Unit Assist Week 2021
Unit Support Workers ensure that the unit has all the necessary supplies, people go where they need to be, the environment is clean and everyone is happy. They are essentially the parents of the unit!
To celebrate USWs and UAs, we have a contest!
Tell us how many patients you porter in a day or what type of equipment you use the most! Email [email protected] by June 17th for your chance to win a gift card!
Celebrating Filipino Heritage Month 2021
To Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month, SEIU-West’s Multicultural Mentorship Committee interviewed Fay Santos-Vargas from Filipino Heritage School in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Here is their interview.