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SASKATOON -- The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) is calling on the provincial government to re-evaluate its vaccine rollout plan and make registered nurses who aren’t included in Phase One a priority in Phase Two. “Registered nurses have been working non-stop for a year, and the vaccination was the light at the end of their tunnel. And now that they’re not even getting the…

On February 9, the SHA and Provincial Government released more details about their COVID-19 vaccine delivery plan. As part of Phase 1, healthcare workers (HCWs), who work in the following areas, will continue to be prioritized: Congregate living settings such as long-term care and personal care homes; Adult ICU; Emergency departments; Respiratory therapy; COVID-19 designated…

SUN and SAHO continue to work through implementing the agreed to revisions to the Collective Agreement, as per the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Click here to view the MOA Please take note of the following updates: Joint Interpretation - Article 26.02 Multi Facility/Agency Postings The joint interpretation…

YORKTON -- The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) is raising concerns about a high number of overdose deaths throughout rural parts of the province. SUN created an advertisement campaign to bring awareness to addictions in the province.  In 2020, Saskatchewan had 172 confirmed drug toxicity deaths, and another 207 suspected deaths – many of which were in rural Saskatchewan.…

On Tuesday, February 9th, the SHA and Provincial Government released more details about their COVID-19 vaccine delivery plan. As part of Phase 1, healthcare workers, who work in the following areas, will continue to be prioritized: Congregate living settings such as long-term care and personal care homes; Adult ICU; Emergency departments; Respiratory therapy; COVID-19 designated…