The SAHO Bargaining Committee met with the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) bargaining committee November 4th – 8th to commence negotiations. Both parties exchanged proposal packages and had an opportunity for productive discussions which lead to agreement on some initial items. 

The parties met again December 2nd – 4th, 2024 and continued discussions with focus on the substantial changes both parties are proposing to modernize the collective agreement. 

This round of collective bargaining is both the renewal of the current collective agreement as well as an opportunity to negotiate the amalgamation of the twelve former Regional Health Authorities into the single provincial health authority. SAHO is committed to negotiating a collective agreement which reflects the current structure of healthcare, provides the operational flexibility for employers to meet the needs of patients and employees and provides a supportive, safe, and inclusive workplace.  

We look forward to continuing productive negotiations later this month. Meetings are scheduled December 17, 18 and 19, 2024 in Regina.

Union/SUN December 16, 2024