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Info Pickets
Info pickets provide an opportunity for SEIU-West members to send a message to their employer and to the general public, that bargaining needs to progress and SEIU-West members deserve a fair contract!
Janice Platzke Receives Larry Hubich Lifetime of Service Award
We are so excited to announce that your SEIU-West Treasurer, Janice Platzke, received the Larry Hubich Lifetime of Service Award at the 2024 Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Convention in late October. Congratulations, Janice!
Here's what her nominator had to say about Janice and her years of service:
Gender and Sexual Diversity Works!
The Gender and Sexual Diversity Committee (GSDC) has a mandate to identify, support, and celebrate gender and sexually diverse members in their workplaces.
Spring Pottery Night
The SEIU-West Young Workers Committee is hosting its first free pottery night in Saskatoon on Thursday, June 6th, 2024 at 6pm. We are looking for 15-18 members aged 35 or under to attend. This will be a great opportunity to create some pottery, meet fellow young union members, and discuss issues of mental health and burnout among young members of the workforce.
Report from the 2024 NCC Conference
On May 8, 2024 the Saskatoon office hosted the SEIU-West Family of Nursing Conference. Sponsored by the Nursing Care Committee (NCC), this conference is held every two years to celebrate the work of the members of our Family of Nursing: Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and other SEIU-West members in similar hands-on care roles in personal care homes and group homes, such as Direct Support Workers and Direct Care Providers. The conference was originally scheduled for last October, but was postponed due to bad weather.
2024 Shelly Banks Award Winner

Statement of Support with Queen City Pride
As reported on May 13th, Queen City Pride (QCP), the organization responsible for Regina's pride parade, has banned SaskParty MLAs from officially participating in any Pride week events.
Apply to be a SEIU-West Member Facilitator!
SEIU-West is in the process of recruiting facilitators for our internal membership training programs. The successful applicants will excel in communication and leadership skills, and will gain valuable knowledge around their union’s practices and the greater labour movement. Are you outgoing, friendly, approachable, and energetic? If so, this facilitator training opportunity may be for you!
Nursing Week: Darby
May 6 - 12 is Nursing Week and today we are excited to introduce you to Darby.
Nursing Week: Megan
May 6 - 12 is Nursing Week and offers us the opportunity to recognize of the hardworking members who are part of the Family of Nursing.
SEIU-West Fest 2024
The Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee (WoCMMC) is hosting an event at Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park for SEIU-West members and their families. We welcome you to join us for rides, a BBQ and laughter!
2023 Lobby Day for Community-Based Organizations
On November 6, 2023, members from Community-Based Organizations around Saskatchewan met in Regina for a lobby day to ask the government to do more for CBO workers.
Red Dress Awareness Walk 2024
Join the SEIU-West First Nations Métis Inuit Committee (FNMIC) in a walk on May 5 to bring awareness for Missing &Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit (IWG2S) people.
Media Release: Underfunded, Understaffed, Undervalued
For Immediate Release
April 30, 2024