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Representatives from the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN), Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), and the Saskatchewan Authority of Health Organizations (SAHO) met on November 25, 26, 27 and 28 to continue discussions. The conversations included a focus on language related to union representation, space for…

As a result of the requirement for the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to declare publicly when an emergency room is closed, the SHA has articulated the work standard related to this matter for employees. SUN has reviewed the Work Standard and can advise that, specific to logging a service disruption related to Nursing Services, requires the following criteria to be met:…

The SUN Board of Directors are calling on Regina Network and Regina Base Hospital locals to submit the names of SUN members who are interested in participating on the Annual Meeting Social Committee. The Committee will plan and organize entertainment, decorations, and the Banquet theme for the Annual Meeting to be held…

Long-term care is overwhelmed with professional practice concerns, staffing deficits, and excessive workloads that prevent registered nurses from providing the appropriate resident care as directed by legislation, regulations, regulatory bodies, professional, and organizational requirements. Residents deserve the…

On October 21, 22, and 23, representatives from the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN), Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), and the Saskatchewan Authority of Health Organizations (SAHO) put in a significant amount of dedicated time and long hours over a three day period to accomplish substantive agreement, and by the end of the week were able to achieve sign-off on fundamental articles including…