Spring Paint Night 2025

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2025

The SEIU-West Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee (WoCMMC) and the Young Workers Committee (YWC) have been partnering for the past few years to give away Stop Racism shirts to our SEIU-West members. 

Members are sharing their reasons why they wear their shirts all year round. Have a read:

Holiday Hamper Nominations

Do you know someone in your community who could use a helping hand this holiday season? The Young Workers Committee is accepting nominations to receive one of three Christmas hamper baskets.

Fall Pottery Night

The SEIU-West Young Workers Committee is hosting a free pottery night in Saskatoon on Thursday, November 28th, 2024 at 6pm. We are looking for 15-18 members of any age to attend. This will be a great opportunity to create some art, meet union members, and discuss issues of mental health and burnout among members of the workforce. 

Summer Paint Night

The SEIU-West Young Workers Committee is hosting its first free paint night in Saskatoon on Friday, August 23rd, 2024 at 6pm. We are looking for 15-18 members of any age to attend. This will be a great opportunity to create some art, meet union members, and discuss issues of mental health and burnout among members of the workforce. 

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. 

Celebrate International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2024

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) has been a focus for the past several years for the Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee and Young Workers Committee because we see racism, we experience racism, and we want desperately to end racism. The prejudices fueled by racial discrimination happen on a personal level, but also in a systemic way.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2024

Thursday, March 21st, 2024 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. 

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960. Since that day, the apartheid system in South Africa has been dismantled and racist laws and practices have been abolished in many countries; however far too many people continue to experience racial discrimination.

Apply for 2023 Multicultural Mentorship Committee AND Young Workers Conference

The SEIU-West Multicultural Mentorship Committee and Young Worker Committee have partnered to invite you to apply to attend their 2023 Conference. This conference is intended for young workers, new Canadians and workers of colour, where we can discuss mental health, discrimination, the challenges of coming to Canada, and issues like accessing affordable, nutritional food. 

Postponed: Young Workers' Conference

Sadly, we are postponing our 2022 Young Workers' Conference until Fall 2022. Stay tuned for details!

Committee Openings

As you may be aware, we have a number of committees who are looking to fill vacancies. If you are an SEIU-West member (or know of an SEIU-West member in your workplace) that is looking for a great way to get involved in your union, are enthusiastic, curious, and ready to learn, take a look at the various committees and see if one peaks your interest.

The committees looking to fill out their allotted number of members are as follows:

• Aboriginal Committee
• Multicultural Mentorship Committee
• Political Action & Awareness Committee
• Worker Safety Committee
• Young Workers Committee

If one catches your eye, send in an Expression of Interest form. 

We also have a Committee Openings poster that can be displayed on the SEIU-West bulletin board in your workplace for coworkers to find. Joining a committee is a great way to meet new people, step outside of your comfort zone, and show your solidarity in your union.