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:
Educational Opportunity: SFL OH&S Convention 2023
SEIU-West's Worker Safety Committee is sponsoring up to eight (8) members to attend the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Occupational Health and Safety Conference.
SACLXT Conference 2023 Applications
The Education Committee will be sponsoring up to four delegates to attend the Saskatchewan Association of Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technicians (SACLXT) Conference on October 21, 2023 at the Saskatoon Inn at 2002 Airport Dr, Saskatoon.
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 August 27, 2023 in order to allow us to complete the selection process.
More Information about the event can be found here:
2023 SACLXT Registration Form
SACLXT Website
*Once you've been notified that the Education Committee is sponsoring you, you'll still need to register for the conference. Early bird deadline is September 1. We will book you a hotel room if required and we will send you our Member Expense Form to reimburse your costs.
Supporting the Summer Snack Program
The Saskatoon & District Labour Council does many things within the labour movement and to support the community, including the Summer Snack Program.
Contest: Saskatoon Folkfest
Saskatoon Folkfest is back and SEIU-West, in partnership with the Multicultural Mentorship Committee, are proud sponsors of this long-standing festival! To celebrate, we have a contest!
West Park Crossing Bargaining Update No. 10
Date: July 14, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
Regina Folk Festival: Contest!
West Park Crossing Bargaining Update No. 09
Date: July 14, 2023
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Colleagues,
Canada Day 2023: Acknowledging our Past, Embracing a Better Future
In recent years, many people have changed the way in which they acknowledge Canada Day. Following the shock of the discovery of thousands of unmarked graves of Indigenous children at residential schools cross Canada, many allies came together to honour Indigenous communities and to raise awareness of the historical and ongoing harms to Indigenous people in Canada. Some communities are shifting to traditional celebrations of Canada, while others have opted to acknowledge Canada Day as a day for mourning and solidarity with Indigenous people.
Build Power, Win Justice
The SEIU-West Political Action & Education Department is pleased to invite members to apply for the first ever Build Power, Win Justice two-day conference, taking place at Living Skies Casino in Swift Current on October 18 and 19th, 2023. Interested members can apply by completing this application form.
SEIU-West/SAHO Bargaining Bulletin No. 6
Date: June 28, 2023
Sisters, Brothers and Comrades,
SHEPP 2022 Annual Report
The 2022 Annual Report for Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees' Pension Plan (SHEPP) is now available online. It can be found on SHEPP's website by clicking this link.
Riverbend Crossing: Bargaining Update No. 6
June 28, 2023
Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
Monetary discussions began during the November 18th 2023 date. The Union was adamant that retroactive pay would go back to the date of Certification (January 27, 2020).