The SAHO Bargaining Committee met with the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) on March 25, 26 and 27, 2025.

The parties focused on key terminologies and structures, which would support modernization of the collective agreement to reflect the current configuration of health services in the provincial health authority. The parties also worked on and agreed to other language improvements which will provide clarity in interpretation and administration of the collective agreement.

SAHO remains committed to negotiating a collective agreement which reflects the present-day configuration of healthcare while providing the operational flexibility to ensure that the needs of the patients, clients and residents are met. Modernization of healthcare delivery, use of technology and the increased desire to have patient needs met in their home communities are some of the system goals. Success for any of these goals requires safe, supportive nursing environments and an engaged workforce.

This round of collective bargaining is not just a renewal of the collective agreement, but also an opportunity for the employer and the union to negotiate system changes to enhance patient care without the former artificial health region boundaries, that at times, restrict patient-focused delivery of care, hinder the creation of full-time positions, the development of provincial programs or the use of emerging technologies to increase accessibility for patients.  These are the critical conversations that both parties have committed to during this round of bargaining. We look forward to continuing these productive discussions.  

The next meeting dates are scheduled for April 15, 16 and 17, 2025.

Union/SUN April 08, 2025