https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/a-year-in-review-suns-operational-highlights-2023-2024 Not since 1999 have Saskatchewan’s registered nurses taken to the streets to defend their patients, but in 2023, this happened not just once, but twice! View Report https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/sun-in-the-media It’s been a whirlwind start to 2024, so here’ a quick “in case you missed it” of SUN in the media. I know it feels like the news only focuses on emergency rooms (ER) in Saskatoon and Regina. Yes, this is often the case. In the past, I have described these overburdened ERs as the “canaries in the coalmine”.  They are the flashpoints where... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/sun-files-grievance-on-sha-vacation-policy As vacation submissions ramped up over the last few weeks, the SHA began to enforce its new vacation policy along with some newly created work standards. SUN heard from many concerned members and locals regarding the content and application of this new policy as well as certain related memos and work standards. After completing a thorough review, SUN has filed a policy grievance to protect the... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/sun-statement-on-harm-reduction SUN is gravely concerned with the government of Saskatchewan’s decision to suspend funding for programs that provide safe drug inhalation supplies, while also placing limits on needle exchange programs. The provision of sterile drug smoking materials is an established, evidence-backed harm reduction practice that prevents infectious disease transmission, including HIV and Hepatitis C, and... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/contact-july-december-2023 Sept 13 -14 -  Board of Directors Meeting The board Enacted Bylaw 2.02 regarding the creation of new locals as a result of employer initiated changes. The board approved putting all activity related to the creation of SUN Network councils on pause. The board approved the increase in the mileage rate to $0.62/km and increases to the meal per diems.   October 17 – 18... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/sask-registered-nurses-rally-amid-staffing-crisis October 25, 2023 (REGINA, SK): Hundreds of Saskatchewan’s registered nurses, students, and concerned members of the public gathered in Regina’s Wascana Park today as fears over staffing shortages reach a tipping point. The rally comes in response to inadequate action on a crisis that continues to grow unabated and follows startling new survey findings on the state of healthcare. The... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/media-advisory-sask-registered-nurses-to-rally-for-safe-staffing Hundreds of Saskatchewan’s registered nurses, nursing students and public are set to rally on October 25 over the noon hour in Regina’s Wascana Park. The planned rally is in response to inadequate action on nursing shortages that continue to grow unabated. Further impetus for the rally stems from the startling findings of a recent survey of more than 1,600 of the province’s... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/its-time-for-grassroots-engagement---a-message-for-labour-day Registered nurses are unique and so is our Union.   No matter the personal reasons why any of us chose to become registered nurses in the first place, there will always be a common thread that binds us. Our deep-rooted desire to improve the lives of our patients and to make a difference, is what makes our profession stand out.   The problem right now is that this commitment to our... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/truth-and-reconciliation-and-what-it-can-mean-to-registered-nurses On September 30, all Canadians recognize the horrifying reality of the residential school system and remember that the legacy of this brutality endures for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people throughout the country. The trauma is pervasive and lasting.   Like all Canadians, registered nurses must make the personal decision to actively participate in reconciliation – at work and... https://sun-nurses.sk.ca/about-us/newswire/titles-change-for-sun-staff SUN members will notice changes to the titles of two designations of SUN staff. As of July 19, the changes are as follows: Employment Relations Officers are now Labour Relations Officers Office Assistants are now Administrative Assistants The roles and responsibilities of these positions have not changed, but the titles have been updated.