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National Day of Mourning: September 19, 2022

Recently, SUN has communicated with Employers to advise that it is SUN's position that as per the terms and conditions of the SUN/SAHO Collective Agreement, All Nations Healing Hospital Collective Agreement, Extendicare Canada Inc. Collective Agreement, and the Canadian Blood Services Collective Agreement, this new federally-proclaimed holiday would be considered a Statutory Holiday with pay…

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Labour Day 2022

Labour Day 2022

I love my nursing profession. I often think back to my time on the floor. For almost three decades I provided direct care to the rural Saskatchewan communities where I have spent most of my life. It is difficult to put into words how rewarding it has been, and I know nurses everywhere feel the same. It’s hard to explain that feeling you get when you help change a patient’s…

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SUNSpots Special Edition: Special Meeting of the Union

Click here to view the special edition of SUNSpots

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SUN Files Policy Grievance Regarding the Cancelling of Casual Shifts

It has come to our attention that some members who have accepted OTFT-CAS shifts have then been contacted by the Employer and required to change their shift as per Article 7.03 (e).  The OTFT-CAS member is being paid premium pay of double time (2X) for all shift(s) changed.    SUN's position is that OTFT-CAS shifts are scheduled as per Article 37.04 and those OTFT-CAS shifts,…

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Contact: January-June 2022

January 25-26: Board of Directors Meeting Decisions: The Board of Directors approved the Local Bylaws for Local 258 – Saskatoon Community Mental Health and Local 312 – All Nations Healing Hospital The Board of Directors approved the merger of locals, as per bylaws, within sub-networks, wherever possible, effective immediately. The Board of Directors approved the increase…

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