Earth Day is around the corner, April 22nd, and we are marking it with a critical webinar on extreme heat. "Heating Up: Special Earth Day Webinar" is scheduled for April 22nd from 7:30-8:30 PM EST/4:30-5:30 PM PST. The webinar will cover what to expect this summer across North America, how to protect yourself and those around you, and what your rights are at work.
Exciting one day course offered April 12 - 15, 2021
Are you a SEIU-West worker representative on your Occupational Health Committee (OHC)? If so, apply now! This one-day course is designed for SEIU-West OHC members and alternates. The participants will leave with a better understanding of their role on the OHC and will be prepared to address issues such as workload, stress, harassment and mental health at the OHC level.
SEIU-West will cover the costs of 10-15 participants per session. Expenses will be reimbursed to a maximum of one day lost wages/honorarium. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to register early!
YOU MUST REGISTER BY March 22, 2021 and then you’ll be notified whether you’re accepted to attend in order to book union leave.
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