Unionism in Practice 2026

SEIU-West is pleased to invite members to apply for Unionism in Practice on August 20th, 2026.

Objectives for this one-day course are for participants to learn, understand and engage on:

Understanding union values and principles
Discussion on public services we rely on
Leadership and communication skills
Understanding and learning healthy workplaces and mental health issues

This course is designed for any member interested in union values.

Your union will cover the costs of 15 participants per session. Expenses will be reimbursed to a maximum of one day for lost wages/honorarium, and applicable mileage, meals and accommodations based on our policies.

These courses are in-person, and those selected to attend will receive an email confirmation after the deadline.

*IMPORTANT - Be sure to apply by July 9th, 2026!

1. Your first name: *This question is required.

2. Your last name: *This question is required.

3. Your email: *This question is required.

4. Your phone number: (please format 000-000-0000) *This question is required.

5. Your home address: *This question is required.

6. What Unit/Facility do you work at? *This question is required.

7. Classification/Dept. (CCA/Dietary, etc.)? *This question is required.

8. Are you currently working? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

We’d love to have you attend our course, but if you indicated that you are on Short-Term Disability or Workers Compensation, it’s risky for members to attend. You need to ensure that attending this course fits within your abilities and is approved by your Disability Worker, etc. Further, our policy states you won't receive honoraria or lost wages if you are on DIP.
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