The Board of Directors met on December 11 & 12, in Saskatoon, to discuss the current political, professional and strategic environments.  The following is a summary of the financial and business decisions made at this meeting.

BOARD DECISIONS

  • The Board approved the SUN Local Bylaws for:
    • Local 279 – North Battleford Community Health Nurses, with an increase of quorum to 3 members
    • Local 126 – Saskatoon Jubilee Residences, with an increase of quorum to 3 members
    • Local 141 – Saskatoon Home Care
    • Local 305 - Saskatoon Community Health Services
    • Local 268 – Regina, Wascana Rehabilitation Center

FINANCIAL DECISIONS

  • The Board approved a donation to the Broadbent Institute for $5000 towards their 2019 election strategy for work towards advancing significantly progressive policies in Canada and to clearly demonstrate that there are social democratic solutions to the social and economic issues that divide out the country. 
  • The Board approved a donation of $500 for Christmas support for the UFCW members on strike in Saskatoon.
  • The Board approved a donation of $500 to the Striking Workers in Saskatoon UFCW COOP
  • The Board approved the donation of $500 to each of the Women’s Marches on Jan 19/19 in Regina and Saskatoon.