SEIU-West

• Sask. union leaders call for restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge

  Restrictions need to be implemented immediately in Saskatchewan due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in the province, six union leaders urged Thursday.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2022
  
• Frustration mounts among Saskatchewan health-care workers as ICU transfers continue

  The Canadian Medical Association and SEIU-West called for stricter COVID-19 health measures Thursday, as the province announced three more ICU patient transfers to Ontario.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2021
  
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• SEIU-West worries SHA job postings could distract from pandemic

  A Saskatchewan healthcare workers union president says posting so many manager positions at once pulls focus away from the COVID-19 response.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2021
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• Daughter shares story after mom dies of COVID-19 at Regina’s Parkside Extendicare

  A Regina woman is sharing her story after her mother died in the COVID-19 outbreak at Parkside Extendicare on Sunday and says the government could have done more.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2020
• Tentative contract deal reached for 11,500 health-care workers in Saskatchewan

  SEIU-West and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations have agreed on a tentative contract for over 11,500 health-care workers in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2020
• Health care union warns Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe of possible job action

  In a letter to the premier and health and labour relations ministers, SEIU-West president Barbara Cape says members have been left feeling frustrated and want action.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2020
• Opposition NDP raises concerns about call button in Saskatoon hospital hallway

  The NDP said it shows overcrowding has become such a common problem that treating patients in hallways is becoming normal.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2019
• Union concerned about security privatization by Saskatchewan Health Authority

  SEIU-West, a union that represents Saskatchewan Health Authority-employed security officers, said it’s concerned a report sets the table for privatization.

  Health

  Feb 5, 2019
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• Elmwood Group Homes support staff ratify new contract

  Support workers at Elmwood Group Homes in Saskatoon have voted to accept a new contract.

  Canada

  May 29, 2018
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• SEIU-West steps up job action against Elmwood Residences

  SEIU-West said members will no longer pick up or put away groceries and other supplies at Elmwood Residences in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2018