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REMINDER: Terms of the Temporary LOU Expired August 8, 2021

A reminder to all SUN Members: As of July 11, the Government of Saskatchewan revoked the State of Emergency and removed all Public Health Orders. As a result, the Letter of Understanding between the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and all affiliate healthcare unions…

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SFL Virtual Convention

The SFL Convention is set for October 21-22 and will be held virtually. All SUN delegates must be registered through the SUN Provincial Office in order to receive a credential. Anyone who is interested in attending must complete online application for funding at https://events.eply.com/2021SFLConvention by noon on September 13. As per Board Policy…

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SUN Joins Call for Mandatory COVID-19 Immunizations in Healthcare

The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN), which represents more than 10,000 Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, is joining other medical professionals in adding its support for mandatory COVID-19 immunizations for all healthcare workers. “Registered nurses are healthcare professionals, first and foremost,” said SUN President Tracy Zambory.…

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SUN Joins Call for Mandatory COVID-19 Immunizations in Healthcare

The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN), which represents more than 10,000 Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, is joining other medical professionals in adding its support for mandatory COVID-19 immunizations for all healthcare workers. “Registered nurses are healthcare professionals, first and foremost,”…

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The Emergency Planning Act & Public Health Order have ended – Terms of the Temporary LOU Expired August 8, 2021

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…

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