As the Designated Employers’ Organization (DEO), SAHO Inc., acts as the health sector employers’ bargaining agent and provides the following services:

• Lead negotiations for health sector collective bargaining agreements, provincial letters of understanding, job evaluation and market supplement disputes.
• Provide analysis, research and costing for collective bargaining and health human resource planning.  
• Provide leadership and support in the administration and interpretation of collective agreements.
• Represent health sector employers in provincial arbitrations, matters before labour boards or commissions including the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board.  
• Provide leadership, advice and oversight to a number of Programs and Committees such as the payroll subcommittee, market supplement committee or provincial dispute resolution committee.
• Lead and administer the four Classification and Job Evaluation Programs and their related appeals committees.
• Provide workforce data, costing, analytics, statistical and payroll analysis including FTE trends, retirement forecasts and demographics to the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders.

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SAHO Land Acknowledgement

SAHO would like to acknowledge the privilege we have to conduct our work on lands shared with Indigenous People. This includes lands covered by Treaty 2,4,5,6,8 and 10 which encompasses the territories of the Cree, Saulteaux (Sohtoh), Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, Dene and the Homeland of the Metis People. We recognize the ongoing relationship that Indigenous Peoples have with this land and the deep connections they maintain to their cultures, languages, and traditions.

SAHO Purpose Statement

We acknowledge the need to work towards healing and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Our organization is dedicated to inclusive and equitable workplaces by influencing collective agreement language, policy, and job descriptions to increase opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We strive to foster environments where Indigenous views are valued, respected and integrated into all aspects of professional life.