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:
Contest: Family Literacy Day
Every year, Saskatchewan communities celebrate Family Literacy Day on January 27, and in recognition, SEIU-West is excited to announce our annual Family Literacy Day Contest!
This year we want to know what everyone is reading right now, maybe some of you bookworms are already on your second book of 2020!
To enter, simply share with us what books you or your kids are currently reading, email [email protected] or post your picture to our Facebook page (www.fb.com/seiuwest) with #FamilyLiteracyDay2020 by January 27, 2020.
All participants’ names will be entered into a draw to win one of five gift cards for a bookstore.
Win of the Week! January 5- January 11
Member denied 3s Health Disability Benefits gets EI Sickness Benefits
A member was on medical leave in August 2019 but was recently denied 3s Health Disability Benefits and the member was left with absolutely no financial support. SEIU-West intervened and the member was successful in retroactively applying for EI Sickness Benefits.
Members should remember that when applying for Disability Benefits, they should also apply for EI Sickness Benefits and Canada Pension Disability Benefits. Also do not hesitate to call MRC for assistance or clarification. SEIU-West is always here for our members.
Committee Position: Political Action & Awareness
A position on our Political Action & Awareness Committee (PAAC) is currently vacant as a result of the resignation of a member.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to expand their union involvement and activism in this position, and play an active role in making the connections for SEIU-West members as to why politics is important.
The remaining term for this position is for approximately one year and four months.
We are inviting interested members to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). You can submit online or by downloading the printable PDF file of the EOI and sending it in as described.
Once submitted, President Barbara Cape will work with the Top Officers and together they will make a recommendation to the Executive Board to appoint an eligible member to fill the vacancy for the remaining term.
If you or any of the member in your unit are interested in applying, please apply by Friday January 31, 2020.
As always, if you or your members have any questions please use our Contact form.
2019 - Year in Review
Another year has come and gone and it was a year filled with firsts and lasts, highs and lows, disappointments and triumphs. Take a trip down memory lane by clicking on the image below to relive 2019 with SEIU-West.
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Win of the Week! December 30 - January 3
MEMBER HELPS TRANSLATE FLYER
PROCats have been asking UCats to come out and engage with the community to talk about our chronic understaffing issues. We recently had a UCat who asked if she could work with us to translate our end understaffing flyer into Tagalog (a Filipino dialect). The Political Action and Education Department worked with her to get the flyer into her hands so she could continue the great work in reaching out to communities so that everyone is aware of the short staffing crisis in healthcare.
CAPE CHALLENGES MOE: Give SAHO the Authority & Resources to Make a Fair Deal
CAPE CHALLENGES MOE: Give SAHO the Authority & Resources to Make a Fair Deal
Win of the Week! December 22-28
Workers Granted Official Certification Order!
Back in May 2019, the organizing department of SEIU-West filed to certify the workers at Saskatoon Twin Charities-City Centre Bingo.
The union vote occurred and the ballot box was sealed pending the outcome of several disagreements between SEIU-West and the Employer.
On December 12, 2019, we received notice that the Employer’s Objection to the Conduct of the Vote was dismissed and that these workers were finally granted their official Certification Order! Our newest members voted in favour of joining SEIU-West and now they will begin to experience the benefits of certification!
A great first step in the journey towards securing a first collective agreement!
12 Days of Christmas Video
A twist on the classic "12 Days of Christmas", performed by members of SEIU-West! Remember to remind your provincial government to put care first and be fair to those who care. From all of us at SEIU-West, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
2019 Scholarship Winners!
The SEIU-West Education Committee is pleased to announce that all of the 2019 Scholarship Winners have been awarded and the winners have been notified.
Each year, the quality of the applications makes the selection process difficult. The committee wants to thank everyone who applied in 2019.
Here are some of our happy winners!
Applications for 2020 will open soon!
Seasons Greetings from SEIU-West
Fact Check: MRI's
FACT CHECK
Win of the Week! December 15-21
SEIU-West/SAHO Votes for Job Action!
Members of the SEIU-West/SAHO have voted to take a stand through a very strong YES vote in favour of a Job Action Mandate. Since the last collective agreement expired in March 2017, this move puts members in a stronger bargaining position.
Responses from members on Facebook included;
“Beyond Excited. Let's do this.”
“So proud of my co-workers across the province for standing up for themselves. Thank you to the Bargaining Committee for hanging in there to protect our rights.”
“About time we can finally get something done! Way to go everyone! We came together!!”
SEIU-West will continue to fight for a fair and reasonable tentative agreement that is satisfactory to our members.