Newswire

Dear SUN Members,  New Year’s Eve has come and gone and 2022 is in full swing. However, what is usually a time of renewal and fresh starts is hitting differently for many this year. The hope of a year that would see the end of this pandemic has been dampened by feelings of loss, fear, and uncertainty – especially for registered nurses. Two things need to happen to reignite…

In my annual holiday greeting video to SUN members and the Saskatchewan public, I speak of three words that particularly resonate with me this holiday season – Gratitude, Hope and Unity.   Perhaps the most significant for me as president of our Union is the immense gratitude I feel for all of you, Saskatchewan’s 11,000 Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and Nurse…

This past week will hopefully be a turning point in the trajectory of this deadly pandemic in Saskatchewan – a week that compels our leaders to act now to stop the unnecessary loss of life, pain and suffering COVID-19 is causing in our province. A week where the people of Saskatchewan demand more leadership of our government.   We cannot rely on transporting critically ill ICU patients…

Are you feeling the chill in the morning air these days? I sure am. These early September mornings call for a warm bunny hug and a pair of runners, instead of the t-shirt and sandals that were the uniform of this hot, hot summer. That first Fall feeling is always one of “Back to School” for me, even though it’s been a few years since I sent my boys off to class. Back-to-school…

Earlier this week Health Minister Paul Merriman was quoted in the media as saying “he was grateful for the sacrifices of health-care workers but posited that workers taking a vacation was responsible for the shortfall in the system.” Like you – I was shocked and appalled that the Minister would imply the labour shortage and challenges our healthcare system is facing is somehow…