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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Build Power, Win Justice 2024!
The SEIU-West Political Action & Education Department is pleased to invite members to apply to attend Build Power, Win Justice. This two-day conference will take place at SEIU-West in Saskatoon on March 19th and 20th, 2024. Interested members can apply by completing this application form.
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:
World Peace Contest 2023
To enter, all you have to do is email [email protected] and tell us what does world peace look like to you? What needs to happen for world peace to exist?
This contest is open to SEIU-West members and the deadline to enter is 5pm on September 20th. Winners will be notified by email.
Un-Save the Date!
The rally that had been planned for September 23 with the Saskatchewan Health Coalition has been postponed. Because of the interest from many people, it will be rescheduled to allow for more participation.
West Park Crossing Bargaining Update No. 11
Date: September 1, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
SEIU-West/SAHO Bargaining Update No. 7
Date: September 1, 2023
Sisters, Brothers, and Friends,
Bargaining Bulletin No. 2: Luther Care Communities Group Home
Date: September 1, 2023
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
We have a mixed report from the bargaining table.
Bargaining Bulletin No. 1: Luther Care Communities Group Home
Date: February 1, 2023
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
There have been some changes on the Employer side since the last time we met with them and the people and tactics are new and strange. We have a lot to talk about.
President's Message: Labour Day 2023
Labour Day is a day for us to pause and celebrate the contributions of working people to our society. Not only for those who are in a trade union, but for every worker.
Statement Regarding Parental Inclusion / Consent Policy
Last week, SEIU-West issued a media release in response to the announcement from the former Minister of Education, Dustin Duncan, that would require schools and teachers to obtain parental consent if students under the age of 16 opt to change their pronouns, or use a name which aligns with their gender identity, rather than the gender they were assigned at birth. This policy would also eliminate the ability for third-party organizations specializing in comprehensive sex ed to present in classrooms. We shared this media release in our weekly email update to members and following some feedback, are addressing some concerns shared with us.
Media Release: Response to Minister Duncan's Parental Inclusion / Consent Policies
For Immediate Release
August 23, 2023
Saskatchewan – SEIU-West is profoundly disappointed and frustrated by the misguided directives announced yesterday by Education Minister Dustin Duncan.
Prairie School for Union Women 2023 Reports
The SEIU-West Education Committee sponsored members to attend the 2023 Prairie School for Union Women hosted by the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, and would like to share the reports they received.
Apply to Attend: SSMLT 2023 Conference
The SEIU-West Education Committee will be sponsoring up to two delegates to attend the Saskatchewan Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (SSMLT) Fall Conference 2023 on October 12 and 13 at the Conexus Arts Centre (200 Lakeshore Drive) in Regina. They will reimburse registration costs, lost wages, travel costs and meal expenses for those who are selected to attend, according to our policies.
Space for these courses is limited so get your Expression of Interest in soon. Your completed Expression of Interest form must be received in our office on or before September 22, 2023 in order to allow us to complete the registration and selection process. More Information about the event can be found here and the registration can be found here.
*Once you've been notified that the Education Committee is sponsoring you, you'll still need to register for the conference. We will book you a hotel room if required and we will send you our Member Expense Form to reimburse your costs.
The History of SEIU-West
SEIU-West celebrates 15 years. Join us as we reflect on the history of the three strong locals which merged in 2008 to become a force to be reckoned with within the labour movement!