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SUN wishes to advise that the SHA has recently denied the grievance filed regarding the SHA Proof of Vaccine Policy Directive. Given that the matter remains unsettled and as per the terms and conditions of the collective agreement, SUN has notified the SHA that it will submit the dispute to arbitration.   When there is additional information to share, SUN will communicate further…

Terms of Letter of Understanding Have Expired  LOU Expired with the Provincial Emergency Order on March 14, 2022 SUN wishes to inform all members that after further review, with the expiry of the Declaration of Emergency and Minister’s Order on March 14, 2022, the requirement to comply with the terms of the expired Letter of Understanding also expired on March 14th. If you or…

On March 9, 2022, your Saskatchewan Union of Nurses Board of Directors made the decision to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and the registered nurses and healthcare workers impacted by the ongoing conflict.  SUN is proud to donate $250,000 to this cause, supporting the ICN Humanitarian Fund for Ukraine Relief as they work tirelessly to provide care through this…

On February 11, 2022, the SHA advised that “As of February 14, the Proof of Full COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Directive for SHA team members will be discontinued.”    SUN has asked a number of questions of the SHA and will consider how the SHA response, once received, affects the policy grievance which continues to…

Saskatchewan remains in the Omicron wave of COVID-19, and very recently, saw record hospitalizations. The healthcare system remains under immense strain, impacting patient access and care across the system.  Due to the highly contagious nature of Omicron, many healthcare providers are becoming ill and are unable to work. When 17-18 per cent…