There is currently a vacancy on the SEIU-West Executive Board for members that work for the Community Based Organizations Sector.
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Virtual town halls (VTHs) were scheduled for the evenings of May 27 and 28 to update SEIU-West members about SAHO bargaining and answer bargaining questions. Unfortunately, the VTH on May 27 ran into major technical glitches. We apologize if you were one of the hundreds of members whose experienced this failure. We were not satisfied that the supplier of the VTH platform would be able to properly fix these problems in time, so we decided to cancel the May 28 VTH.
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.
Disclaimer: the following information is based on what SEIU-West found on publicly available federal government websites. This information is subject to change as it comes from outside sources. We will update this post further as information becomes available.
For Immediate Release
November 6, 2025
Underfunded and Overlooked: Saskatchewan's CBOs in Crisis
Today, November 6, is CBO Worker Appreciation Day. Please join us in recognizing and celebrating the hard work and dedication of these members!
The Education Committee sponsored delegates to attend the Saskatchewan Association of Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technicians (SACLXT) Conference on October 18, 2025. Whenever members attend events, we ask for reports to share with our membership. Please see the report below:
The SEIU-West Education Committee recently sent members to attend the annual Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan Conference. We require attendees provide reports so we can share what was learned at the event. Have a read:
SEIU-West is proud to share the incredible achievement of three members as a result of their bravery and quick action in a dangerous situation.
Choosing Canada as your home is a big decision. Collectively, we are richer and more vibrant for having new Canadians and are proud to have you as part of our country!
The Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee would like to thank everyone who attended their first Drag Bingo Fundraiser on October 24.
The Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee (WoCMMC) sent delegates to the Asian Pacific Island (API) Summit in October 2025. The purpose of the summit was to shape the future of API leadership, connect with inspiring API leaders and create real change, empower API workers through education and organizing workshops and to celebrate the richness of API culture and heritage.
Members that attend are asked to provide a report so that the membership can also benefit from the events. Please have a read:
For Immediate Release
October 29, 2025
HEALTH PROVIDERS COME TO LEGISLATURE TO CALL FOR BETTER WORKPLACES
AND BETTER HEALTH CARE
(REGINA) Saskatchewan’s Health Provider Unions came to the legislature today to call for a new contract. Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Service Employees International Union-West (SEIU-WEST), and the Saskatchewan Government & General Employees’ Union (SGEU) gathered on the steps of the legislature to call for a new collective bargaining agreement three years after the previous agreement expired.
Did you know that there are 382 classifications that SEIU-West represents in healthcare?
Some are visible when you walk into a hospital or long-term care, but many are working tireless behind the scenes to provide the public with healthcare.
Connie, a Health Information Management Clerk, works to connect patients' health and data information so that the healthcare team can accurately see the health story of patients.
Read Connie's story:
Ready for Halloween? Members from Activist Training Camp asked members to send in quotes to hand out for Halloween. We are currently bargaining with SAHO, so these are the quotes from healthcare workers.
Print them out and share with your neighbours. With public on our side, we can pressure the Saskatchewan Healthcare Authority (SHA) for fairness.
This week is Healthcare Provider's Week. It's no secret that healthcare relies heavily on newcomers and without immigration, we simply wouldn't have enough workers to care for our friends and family in Saskatchewan.
Everyone has a unique story of how they ended up in healthcare, read up on Judith's journey: