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In April 2020, all health care unions, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and all affiliate employers entered into a Letter of Understanding to address staffing issues and health care needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was agreed the Letter of Understanding would remain in force for a period of 28 days after the Emergency Declaration was…

Today, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly tabled a report by Ombudsman Mary McFadyen titled Caring in Crisis: An investigation into the response to the COVID-19 outbreak at Extendicare Parkside. We are in the process of a thorough review, but our initial impression is that an extensive inquiry was conducted, resulting in an in-depth report by McFadyen – we appreciate the level of…

SUN Provincial is aware that SUN members in some workplaces are being mandated by the Employer to work as a result of staffing shortages. As was communicated in September 2020, members are reminded that the SUN/SAHO Collective Agreement does not allow the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to mandate a SUN member to work, except in…

Board Decisions: Jan 19 – 20, 2021 The Board of Directors approved a motion to fund 75 members to the Virtual CFNU Biennium in June. The Board of Directors approved a motion to fund 75 members to the Virtual CLC Convention in June. The Board of Directors approved a motion for an evening Virtual Variety social event during the SUN Annual Meeting. The Board of Directors approved the…