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The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) announced the achievement of a tentative two-year SUN/SAHO collective agreement today. The announcement was made at the 38th SUN Annual Meeting in Moose Jaw. Read More

(April 26, 2012) The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) announced the achievement of a tentative two-year SUN/SAHO collective agreement today. The announcement was made at the 38th SUN Annual Meeting in Moose Jaw. Related to the tentative collective agreement is the renewal of a partnership agreement with SUN, the Ministry of…

“It is clear. No jobs for anybody. More nursing grads will leave the country as retirement dreams are pushed back and nurses will have to work even longer,” says Linda Silas, President, Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). “Sadly, Minister Flaherty prescribes to Canadians less care, more hallway nursing and more bed cuts, eroding any gains made since the deep cuts of…

Regina, Saskatchewan, March 21st, 2012 – Delivering high quality, expert care remains the principal focus of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) – today’s 2012/2013 Provincial Budget address does not change that. “We are interested in the budget’s potential to work towards addressing patient and workplace safety, improving access and reducing surgical wait…

Regina, Saskatchewan, March 20, 2012 – Earlier today the five Saskatchewan Healthcare Unions submitted a framework for consultation to the provincial government on new essential services legislation that includes an outline of key essential service principles. The goal is to partner with the government to ensure that any new legislation developed will protect both the health and safety of…