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
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
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…
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…
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…
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…