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Two unions representing health sector workers in Saskatchewan are pointing to overwork as a root cause of absenteeism among its members. The president of one of the unions representing health care workers in Saskatchewan said she was not surprised by provincial auditor Judy Ferguson’s findings about absenteeism in the health sector. On Tuesday, Ferguson released the second volume of her…

It’s deeply troubling that some Saskatchewan employers view paid days off for victims of domestic violence as a deterrent to hiring women. This is unacceptable considering its often overwhelming physical & psychological toll, not only on victims and their families, but on society as a whole. Domestic violence is an issue we need to combat together by taking action at all levels. As…

Today marks the beginning of a new era in healthcare in our province with the official launch of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. While there are many unknowns that lay ahead, and likely not everything will be plain sailing, registered nurses must be ready to embrace and lead change – our patients are relying on our leadership. Leadership in health is something registered nurses have all…

Today is World AIDS Day and sadly Saskatchewan has the highest rate of HIV infection in Canada, with 2,091 cases reported between 1985 and 2016. The number of new cases in Saskatchewan is almost triple the national average. "We need a solid strategy to turn the tides on this public health emergency, that includes improved funding and resources that can be dedicated to population…

Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent and devastating human rights violations in our world. December 6, is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. Established in 1991, this day commemorates the 1989 murders of 14 female engineering students at Montreal’s l'École Polytechnique. They were targeted and died…