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<< REGINA >> The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) says Premier Brad Wall’s throne speech, delivered yesterday, is a step in the right direction to meet the healthcare needs of an unprecedented  population growth, but still misses the mark. SUN commends the Government’s leadership and financial support around addressing concerns with long-term care facilities, their…

LEADER-POST A legal action that could reshape Canadian business, government and, especially, organized labour for decades is heading from Saskatchewan to the Supreme Court of Canada. The court announced Thursday that it’s agreed to hear the Saskatchewan Federation’s of Labour’s appeal of a decision upholding the Saskatchewan Party government’s Public Service…

Each year on 10th of October the World Mental Health Day is celebrated. The day is an initiative of World Health Organizations (WHO) and of the Federation of Mental Health that, this year, has published a report focused on older people. An occasion to stress the importance of this phase in terms of enjoying a full and active later life and…

SUN President, Tracy Zambory, speaks to the valuable role registered nurses play in the healthcare system.

Following the introduction of Bill 85: The Saskatchewan Employment Act, the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) commissioned  Dr. David Doorey, from York University to provide an analysis of the proposed legislation.  The House amendments introduced in May of 2013 are included in this review.  Saskatchewan’s Bill 85: A Rebellion Without a Cause Professor David J.…