Education is key to supporting a healthy membership. Ensuring SUN member have access to a variety of educational opportunities is vital to building a strong and healthy union.
Current Opportunities - SFL OH&S Conference - Apply Today!
SUN is currently accepting applications for funding to prarticpate in the SFL OH&S Virtual Conference on September 16-18, 2020.
For 2020, the SFL OH&S Conference has moved from the traditional, in-person conference to a virtual conference presented via Zoom webinars over the course of three days. The SFL OH&S Conference package consists of the following sessions which will make up this conference:
- SEPTEMBER 16 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Protecting Our Members: Using OH&S Committees Effectively During COVID-19
Participants will understand the role and responsibility joint occupational health and safety committees have during this unprecedented pandemic; including how to identify potential COVID-19 hazards, inspecting the workplace for potential means of exposure, investigation techniques, and best practices. A Q&A will follow the presentation. - SEPTEMBER 17 | 1:00 pm –2:30 pm
Protecting Workers Mental Health During COVID-19
Understand the impacts and challenges that workers may face to their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in the workplace and working from home. Topics will include awareness, potential effects, coping strategies, and available helpful resources. A Q&A will follow the presentation. - SEPTEMBER 18 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Rights and Responsibilities during COVID-19
The webinar outlines workers' rights and responsibilities in a safe workplace and how they have been affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency. A Q&A will follow a brief presentation.
Funding Available - How to Apply
Funding is available for 20 members to participate in all three of the virtual SFL OH&S Conference sessions.
As per Membership Policy 026-M-2007 funding to participate in this three-day virtual education event will be limited to wages for each day of the virtual event. Wages are defined as income continuance or paid union leave for days scheduled to work or 8 hours paid time on a day off.
Selection of funded members to external events will be done by random selection.
If you are interested in applying for provincial funding to attend the SFL OH&S Conference, the deadline is 1200 hours on September 3, 2020. CLICK HERE to access the online application form for funding.
Members Who Are Randomly Selected for Provincial Funding
Members selected for provincial funding will be contacted by email by the SUN office no later than September 4, 2020.
The SUN office will register funded members to participate in the conference. Please remember if selected you will participate in all three days of virtual education. If further information is required to complete the registration form, you will be contacted by SUN.
If you have questions regarding funding provisions or selection process, please contact Tracy Zambory, President at tracy.zambory at sun-nurses.sk.ca or 306-525-1666.
Additional Opportunities
CFNU Prairie Labour School
Hosted by the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA), Manitoba Nurses Union (MNU) and SUN, during even years.
Applications to attend this event are no longer being accepted; please check back at a later date.
SFL Pension Conference
Applications to attend this event are no longer being accepted; please check back at a later date.
