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On September 3, 4, and 5, discussions resumed between representatives from the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN), Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO). Over these three days the focus of our talks continued towards ensuring that our…

Findings from an April 2025 survey of 1,791 Saskatchewan registered nurses, conducted on behalf of SUN by Praxis Analytics, paint a worrying picture of severly compromised quality, safety, and access to timely health care in the province as a direct result of chronic registered nursing shortages. 82 per cent reported patients being put at risk in the past 12 months due…

On Labour Day, we pause to honour and reflect on the generations of workers whose struggles, sacrifices, and solidarity paved the way for the collective rights we enjoy today. As SUN members, we are part of a proud legacy built on resilience, advocacy, and the unwavering belief that we and our patients deserve better. When SUN was founded 51 years ago, Saskatchewan's nurses had little say in…

The RN staff from Local 069 Cypress Regional Hospital: Medical – Surgical Department and SUN Provincial have successfully escalated 66 Work Situation Reports (WSRs), and 28 subsequent WSRs. Since 2022, a pattern of workload and professional practice concerns has been documented on WSRs without collaborative problem-solving or resolution by the Joint Nursing Advisory…

Jan 29- 30 - Board of Directors Meeting The SUN Board of Directors approved the Local Bylaws for New Locals 11, 120, 201, 5, 1, 100, 68, 70, 107, 89. The Board of Director approved the increase in the mileage rate from $.64 to $.66/KM The Board approved the Leadership Award recipients, - Catherine Costa Local 106 and Candice Bellegarde Local 243 the awards were presented at the Annual…