SEIU Facts
True of False: Over 60,000 workers at members of SEIU Healthcare?
True: 60,000 healthcare workers are members of SEIU.
The union and management do this when your union contract expires?
Bargaining / Negotiate a new collective agreement
What city is SEIU's head office located?
Richmond Hill.
What is the holiday in September that unions celebrate that takes place right before kids go back to school?
Labour Day
What does a union steward do when a union contract has been violated?
File a grievance
SEIU represents workers in 3 sectors: Hospitals, homecare and _____________?
Nursing homes
If the union and the employer can't come to an agreement, the case is decided by an ___________.
Arbitrator / Judge
True or False: Convincing your co-worker to sign a commitment card will inspire them to be more active in their union.
True: commitment cards are a good way to identify leaders and activists in your workplace.
What is the official colour of SEIU?
Purple! Purple is the official brand colour of SEIU for over 20 years.
What is the booklet that contains all your rights in the workplace?
Collective agreement
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! What is the name of SEIU's President?
Sharleen Stewart
What do members fill out to identify their top priorities for bargaining?
A bargaining survey?
True or False: Your employer will encourage you to file grievances for your workplace.
False. Employer really, really, really, really doesn't like grievances!
True or False: Is SEIU the largest healthcare local in the country?
True. SEIU is bigger than CUPE, OPSEU, ONA and many other unions
What if your manager hires someone with less work experience and seniority. What kind of grievance do you file. is this a policy, individual, or group grievance?
Individual grievance
What is the name of the 1-800 number SEIU members can call about their contract, a grievance, or get information about an SEIU event?
Member Resource Centre (MRC). SEIU was the first union to create a 1-800 number that can provide members with quick facts about their union.
True or false: A contract is ratified when SEIU members vote to accept the deal?
True. If 50% +1 workers vote for a deal, the deal is ratified. But healthcare workers are not allowed to strike. That's why many contracts are decided in arbitration.
True or False: The more active stewards in the workplace is better for the members.
True: The more stewards, the better. Each steward can specialize in a particular occupation or department.
True or False? Does SEIU have a specialized department working on nursing issues
True: SEIU's Nursing Division. We are one of the few unions in Canada that has a specialized division who works on nursing issues.
Which of the following areas are not part of your collective agreement: A) Hours at work. B) Vacation time. C) Wage grid. D) CEO salary.
D) CEO Salary
Which SEIU sector is largest? Hospitals, nursing homes, or homecare?
Nursing homes. About half of SEIU's members work in a nursing home
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: This person will help the union and the employer negotiate a new contract. This only happens if the union and the employer can't reach a deal on their own. It's the step that's taken before arbitration.
Mediator.
True or False: Information picket and rallies is an example of contract action?
True: Rallies are a legal and peaceful way to tell your employer you are not happy with your working conditions.
True of False: SEIU organizes a fishing day for SEIU members and their family?
True: SEIU holds fishing day event every year since 2011.
True or false? Does your collective agreement ever expire?
True. Most contracts expire in three years.