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:
Essential Services Part 3: Essential Services Agreement
This is the third video in the series of videos SEIU-West has created to help explain the Essential Services process in Saskatchewan when it comes to public sector bargaining. In this video, we explain the steps that need to be in place when negotiating the essential services agreement.
Click here to watch the first video in this series ‘Essential Services Part 1: Impasse.’
Media Release: Cabri and Gull Lake are #DoneWaiting for Fairness
Media Release: Cabri and Gull Lake are #DoneWaiting for Fairness
Cabri & Gull Lake – Health care providers who are members of SEIU-West are reminding the public that they are still without a collective agreement. Frustrations are heightened due to a lack of meaningful progress in negotiations with the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) largely due to the Sask Party government’s refusal to fund a fair deal.
Celebrate Food Services Week October 4-10!
Food Service Workers are vital to the care of patients, residents, and clients. Those who work in Food Services ensure each person requiring care has their nutritional needs met. Staff and visitors also benefit from the talents of Food Service Workers as they prepare meals with high-quality hygienic standards.
As a part of the health care team, Food Service Workers must take into account the various health care needs of residents and patients - our professional Food Services members make sure that food allergies and dietary needs are taken seriously in order to prevent possible complications that can cause set-backs in recovery and impact a person’s overall health.
SEIU-West members who work in Food Services are central to quality health care, and in recognition of their dedication, we’re launching our Food Services Week Contest!
Tell us about your local Food Services Worker and how they contribute to your health care team – by entering, that Food Services Worker will be entered to win a Visa gift card!
Email [email protected] to enter – the deadline is October 19, 2020!
President's Message: October 7, 2020
Infographic: Ways to Vote
This year, there are more ways for you to cast your vote for the person who will represent you in the Saskatchewan Legislature for the next four years.
Here's an infographic that lays out the various ways and if you have any further questions about voting, please visit elections.sk.ca/voters.
Media Release: Health Care Providers are #DoneWaiting for Fairness
For Immediate Release - October 6, 2020
Saskatoon – Due to the lack of any meaningful good faith offer from the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO), the SEIU-West bargaining team has served notice of impasse to the Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. SEIU-West members working for the SHA have been without a contract since March 31, 2017.
SAHO/SEIU-West Bargaining Bulletin (2nd edition) No. 17
Click here to download a PDF file of SAHO/SEIU-West Bargaining Bulletin (2nd edition) No. 17.
Date: October 6, 2020
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
Since our members rejected the tentative agreement presented in the spring of 2019, your SEIU-West Bargaining Committee has continued to try to negotiate an acceptable tentative bargaining agreement our members who work for the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SAHO) and its affiliates.
Video: Supporting Success for our Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
Full length video:
Click here to go to the PurpleVotes.ca 2020 Playlist on YouTube.
Video: Restoring Valued Home Care Services
Full length video:
Click here to go to the PurpleVotes.ca 2020 Playlist on YouTube.
Video: Put Care First - Health Care Heroes Need Help
Full length video:
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Video: Ensuring Safety in our Education System
Full Length Video:
Click here to go to the PurpleVotes.ca 2020 Playlist on YouTube.