The sweeping review of 15 pieces of labour legislation by the Government of Saskatchewan raises more questions and concerns than meet the eye. Strong labour legislation is a crucial component to addressing the underlying health of society.

Saskatchewan's labour laws have played a pivotal role in the province's economic prosperity and are based upon fair and equitable rights for all workers, whether unionized or not. These laws have been created to regulate both the conditions of employment and the relations between employers and employees in order to facilitate healthy workplaces and work-life balances for the people of this province.

As registered nurses and frontline health care providers, members of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) have a unique insight into the social determinants of health and their relationship to safe, well-regulated work environments. ...


Read SUN President, Rosalee Longmoore's full commentary at: