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BARGAINING UPDATES & LATEST NEWS
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Read an update from your SGEU Health Providers Negotiating Committee, containing important information and dates about Seniority, Bargaining Council Elections and Proposals Gathering in preparation for the next round of contract negotiations. (READ MORE)
SGEU Health Providers recently ratified a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), effective April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. You can view the CBA here.
Until we actively begin preparing to negotiate the next contract, the Bargaining section of the website will contain information and updates related to the CBA, your workplace and other issues important to SGEU Health Providers.
Share Feedback on Your Job Through the Joint Job Evaluation Process
February 23, 2023
The Joint Job Evaluation (JJE) Plan determines the minimum qualifications and evaluates the skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions for each of the more than 300 health provider jobs covered by SGEU, SEIU-West and CUPE's collective agreements with SAHO.
A JJE is a key opportunity for you to share feedback and information about your position to be considered in job description updates.
Learn more about the JJE Plan and how you can participate on our Joint Job Evaluation webpage.
Click the button below to learn more about the JJE Plan and how you can participate.
Seniority Conversion Review Reminder
October 11, 2022
There are only a few days left to check your seniority conversion record and file an appeal if you believe the information is incorrect.
Click the button below to read the full memo that contains frequently asked questions and required information.
COVID-19 Employer Vaccine Policy Update
September 28, 2022
We have an update about the Employer's COVID-19 Vaccine Policy implemented earlier in the pandemic, specifically in regards to the costs incurred by SGEU Health Provider members and any discipline imposed because of the policy.
Your SGEU Health Providers Negotiating Committee and Labour Relations Office Kim Nordmarken have been working with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) representatives to discuss the difficulties this posed for several SGEU Health Provider members, and have reached a resolution to the issues.
Environmental Services Week September 11 - 17
September 11, 2022
It's Environmental Services Week!
Environmental service workers play a critical role in our health-care system. Throughout the pandemic, they have worked tirelessly to keep patients, residents and health care workers healthy by ensuring their facilities are safe, clean and comfortable.
Thank you to all environmental service workers in SGEU and across the country for everything you do to keep us safe.
Seniority update
July 18, 2022
As a follow-up to the memo we sent out in May 2020, we wanted to remind you about changes being made to the conversion calculation of hire date seniority for SGEU Health Providers. Seniority will now be calculated based on hire date versus hours worked.
These changes are a result of the Memorandum of Agreement that was ratified last summer. More information about the changes can be found on this chart.
Health care providers unions denounce Premier Scott Moe's move to extend emergency order
Friday,
February 25, 2022
The Saskatchewan government's extension of the provincial emergency order demonstrates how deeply out of touch they are with the reality facing health care workers, according to CUPE 5430, SEIU-West and SGEU who represent Saskatchewan health care providers around the province.
Unions question government claims about hiring of Continuing Care Assistants
Thursday,
November 18, 2021
SGEU, SEIU-West and CUPE - three Saskatchewan unions representing health care providers - are concerned by the legitimacy of a recent statement by Premier Scott Mor who claimed his government has followed through on a commitment to hire additional Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) positions for home care and long-term care services.
Information about SHA policy for proof of COVID vaccination and testing for employees
Thursday,
November 18, 2021
The SHA has provided further information about its COVID proof of vaccination and testing policy. Please click the link below to access the Handbook for Monitored Testing Program for SHA Employees.
A letter to our Health Providers
Thursday,
November 10, 2021
Dear members,
Last month, Scott Moe announced that by October 1, 2021, the Saskatchewan government would implement a proof of vaccination policy for all government and agency employees. On October 1, the Saskatchewan Health Authority implemented its own vaccination policy, causing anxiety and stress for many of you.
By October 15, 2021, all SHA employees are to submit a Declaration of COVID-19 Vaccination Status. If you are applying for accommodation for medical or religious reasons or because you don’t want to get vaccinated, you are to participate in the monitored testing process costing $225 per month. Aside from the cost, we are still waiting on more details about the monitored testing process to help you make an informed decision about your declaration. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Blake McMullen at blake.mcmullen@saskhealthauthority.ca.
Your SGEU Health Providers negotiating committee has been in conversation with the SHA about the Vaccination Policy, the Declaration, the testing process and program, and will continue to raise our concerns.
While SGEU’s leadership strongly encourages all members to be fully vaccinated, your union will represent you fairly if you choose not to be vaccinated. SGEU has negotiated rights for our members that must be respected. All members, regardless of vaccination status, are entitled to the same rights and privileges laid out in their collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
For information about human rights exemptions, or if you are concerned about privacy issues, please follow this link:
We are still awaiting more information from the employer, including what action they will take if workers decline vaccinations and testing. Please keep an eye on the SGEU Health Sector App, SGEU Health Providers website, and on our Facebook page.
In the last year and a half, you’ve given your all. You have changed your routines during lockdown to keep yourselves, your families, and patients/residents safe. You have gone without holidays, worked in short-staffed facilities, creating an incredibly heavy workload, and worked an abundance of overtime. You have worked with evolving COVID-related work policies, you’ve been blamed for workplace shortages, and faced continuous public scrutiny. You are all heroes, and we commend you for everything you’ve done to keep our communities safe. On behalf of SGEU, we will continue to work hard to represent you as we work our way out of this pandemic.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
In solidarity,
Tanya Schmidt, Sharri Laczko, Wendy McPhail, Ryan Favel, and Jennifer Curry.
Negotiating Committee
SGEU Health Providers
Notice of AGM for Local 3354-2
Thursday,
November 4, 2021
NOTICE for the Local 3354-2 Annual General Meeting
Date: November 17, 2021
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Location: Zoom
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.
AGENDA
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Call to order
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Appointment of Ombudsman
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Statement of equality
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Adoption of the agenda
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Election for Vice Chair and Treasurer
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New business
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Good and welfare
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Next meeting date
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Adjourn
Registration info to come.
A message of appreciation during Health Care Providers’ Week
Wednesday,
October 26, 2021
Whether they’re on the front lines, or behind the scenes, Saskatchewan’s health care providers are committed to providing high-quality care for patients, residents and clients in the health care system. Most days, it’s a difficult job that involves long hours, hard work, stress and personal sacrifice.
Never has that been more true than during the past 20 months as we’ve faced the challenges of COVID-19 around the globe.
The pandemic has affected all of us in immeasurable ways. It’s impacted our daily lives, how we work, our interactions with friends and family, and the way our children learn and develop. As health care providers, you’ve faced the same fears, uncertainty and restrictions as everyone else, but you have also had to deal with the virus face to face at your workplace.
Despite these significant challenges and pressures, you continue to rise to the occasion by working tirelessly, showing compassion and displaying strength to help guide us through this unprecedented time.
SGEU represents health care workers within the Saskatchewan Health Authority, including continuing care assistants, licensed practical nurses, medical laboratory and diagnostic technologists and technicians, environment and laundry service workers, food service workers, administrative and office staff, therapy and recreation workers, social workers, and maintenance workers — just to mention a few. No matter what role you play, it is a vital one and contributes to the overall success of the health care team.
SGEU recognizes the hard work and dedication of all health care providers. Thank you for the sacrifices you make every day. Your skills and dedication caring for the people of Saskatchewan make our province a better place to live!
Sincerely,
Tanya Schmidt
Acting Chair, SGEU Health Providers Bargaining Committee
Making health care workers scapegoats no way to manage COVID-19 pandemic
Wednesday,
September 15, 2021
Three unions representing health care providers in Saskatchewan – SGEU, CUPE and SEIU-West – are angry and disappointed by the Sask Party government’s decision to impose an emergency order that will allow it to redeploy thousands of health care workers from their normal jobs...
Better call Paul!
Tuesday, April 06, 2021
Last week, Health Minister Paul Merriman blamed health care workers for not getting vaccinated sooner, when it’s HIS government that let health care workers down.
Health care workers across Saskatchewan have experienced many challenges getting their vaccines, including poor access in rural and remote areas, complicated approval systems for eligibility, and unfair requests to receive the vaccine prior to days off work in case the vaccine causes side effects. Worst of all is the fact that many frontline workers were simply left out of Phase One of Saskatchewan’s vaccine roll-out – even those working directly in COVID-19 positive workplaces.
It’s not fair that Paul Merriman is blaming hard-working health care workers for the government’s own failures. If you are a health care worker who hasn’t yet had your vaccine – or who experienced challenges getting it – call Paul to share your story and help us set him straight!
Call Paul at the Saskatchewan Legislature in Regina: (306) 787-7345
Call Paul at his Saskatoon office: (306) 244-5623
Tell Paul:
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That you’re a health care worker
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That you’ve had challenges getting access to the vaccine
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That you expect his government to do better for frontline workers, including instituting pandemic pay for ALL health care workers
Health Provider Unions call for immediate vaccination of all health care workers
Monday, March 8, 2021
SGEU, SEIU-West and CUPE – three Saskatchewan unions representing health care providers – are calling on Premier Scott Moe to reconsider the government’s decision to exclude certain health care workers from being prioritized in the province’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out.
SGEU Health Providers express condolences on the death of fellow health provider Tom Thomas
Friday, February 19, 2021
On behalf of its members, the SGEU Health Providers Bargaining Unit expresses sorrow at the untimely death of Tom Thomas, a CUPE member and Continuing Care Aide from the Battlefods, who passed away this week after being diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month.
Change in process for offering shifts - What you need to know
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Attention: Members in the former Kelsey Trail Health Region
Changes have been made to the process for offering shifts to SGEU members. Please be sure to read the following memo that explains the changes. The changes take effect on April 15, 2021 and are effective for the March 15, 2021 AFRW.
Update on key issues including Phase 2 of Wage Top-up Program
Friday, December 4, 2020
Your Bargaining Committee has a number of important updates on issues including: Phase 2 of the government’s pandemic wage top-up program, vacation and leave of absence requests, quarantined health providers and use of sick leave, job share requests, and many others.
September 25, 2020
Provincial Job Descriptions and Requests for Review and Changes
If you feel your job has changed and no longer meets the provincial job description, you can request a review of your job so that appropriate changes can be made to the job description.
The Provincial Review Process is the only opportunity for employees/employer to update or change a Provincial Job Description, and there is a specific process that must be followed.
Click on the link to read the Provincial Review Process instructions.
Please note that certain deadlines apply: Employee(s) date to complete form and submit to OOS Supervisor: October 14, 2020, OOS Supervisor date to complete form and submit to Employer Human Resources: November 12, 2020, Employer Human Resources date to complete request and submit to JJEMC: November 19, 2020.
Choose the relevant position from the links below to find the appropriate Job Description and the Provincial Review Process Form. More positions will be added as the forms become available.
Volunteer and Health Promotion Coordinator
Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist
Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist Working Supervisor
Senior Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist
September 11, 2020
SGEU welcomes BC Supreme Court decision protecting public health care
Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) applauds the decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court to protect Canada’s universal public health care system in Cambie Surgeries Corporation v. British Columbia. The case sought to overturn the ban on for-profit health care and allow for a US-style medical system in Canada...
July 30, 2020
Changes to COVID wage top-up program fall short
The health provider unions welcomed today’s changes to the COVID wage top-up program that removed the income threshold and expanded coverage for workers at integrated facilities. However, the program still leaves too many essential workers behind...
June 15, 2020
Application for Relief Work Changes
Has cohorting limited your access to relief work in other areas? Is your current Application for Relief Work (AFRW) reflective of what you are now available to work?
We recognize that when the current AFRW was completed, we were not in a pandemic. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has agreed that amended AFRWs may be submitted and will be considered.
June 11, 2020
Information about the future of cohorting and the expanded wage supplement program
The members of your SGEU Health Providers Bargaining Committee continue to field calls and emails regarding issues arising during the COVID-19 pandemic, including concerns about the future of cohorting in Long Term Care and questions about the expanded wage supplement program.
June 03, 2020
SGEU Health Providers COVID-19 Pandemic Update
With the start of June, many thoughts are turning toward summer vacation and spending time relaxing with family and friends. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we do many things and planning your holidays has not been immune to these changes. Please remember to take some time off for yourself and your family.
June 03, 2020
Heath Provider Unions launch petition calling for wage top-up for ALL health care workers
CUPE, SEIU-West, and SGEU – three Saskatchewan unions representing health providers – are calling on the provincial government to provide a wage top-up for all health care workers, who are working hard to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. An online petition, expressing support for a wage top-up has been set up to send a message to Premier Scott Moe and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
May 26, 2020
Joint Statement on Principles for Protecting the Health and Safety of Healthcare Workers, Patients, Clients and Residents
SGEU, along with other health care unions in Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Health and the SHA recently signed a joint statement of principles to help guide the protection of healthcare workers, patients, clients and residents.
May 22, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic Update – Recognition Pay for Health Care Workers
Your Health Providers Bargaining Committee has been receiving questions regarding an increase in pay during the pandemic. Many other provinces have already implemented Recognition Pay for health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the federal and provincial governments have announced a few pandemic-related subsidies for workers, they are not all-inclusive to recognize ALL health care workers.
April 30, 2020
SGEU Health Providers COVID-19 Pandemic Update
We are reaching out to all SGEU health provider members to thank you for the service you have been providing to clients, patients and residents during this difficult time as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to move into different areas of the province.
April 22, 2020
Letter of Understanding for Food Service Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
SGEU Health Provider Members:
Your SGEU Health Providers Bargaining Committee, along with CUPE and SEIU-West, recently secured a Letter of Understanding with the employer regarding the utilization of Food Service Workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The employer and the three unions recognize the importance of providing hot meals for patients and residents. We also recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic may impact the ability to provide this service. The LOU addresses the potential impacts and solutions.
April 20, 2020
Employee Worksite Preference Form
For Employees co-employed at two or more Facilities covered by the Public Health Order
As per the Public Health Order, employers must restrict the movement of Staff Members among facilities by ensuring that each Staff Member works in only one Facility. To implement this order, employees in the following situation can provide their order of preference to identify the site they would prefer to be cohorted to: ...
April 20, 2020
Framework for Cohorting in LTC Facilities
The Chief Medical Health Officer issued a Public Health Order on April 17, 2020 (Control of Transmission of 2019 Novel Coronavirus) identifying special-care homes (long-term care (LTC) and personal care home (PCH) facilities) “must restrict the movement of Staff Members among Facilities by ensuring that each Staff Member works in only one Facility.” This will be referred to as cohorting.
As such, this document outlines how the SHA and Affiliate organizations intend to implement cohorting to comply with this order.
April 20, 2020
Addendum to the April 17 update – Worksite Preference Form
Today’s update is further to information we sent you on April 17, regarding the provincial government’s announcement about cohorting in Long Term Care (LTC), and the Letter of Understanding (LOU) we secured with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).
A conference call was held on Saturday, April 18, with representatives of the SHA, the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) and all health care unions to discuss the public health order regarding cohorting and the implementation of the LOU.
April 17, 2020
SGEU Health Care Providers secure LOU regarding cohorting during COVID-19 pandemic
Your SGEU Health Providers Bargaining Committee, along with other unions representing health care workers across Saskatchewan, has been continuously demanding that the Saskatchewan Government and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) put the needs and safety of patients, clients and residents first ...
April 03, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic Update
Staff Screening Update
The SHA (Saskatchewan Health Association) has implemented the COVID-19 screening of LTC (long term care) staff as of today April 3, 2020 at 6:00 pm. Anyone, whether employed or not, entering any long term care home will be required to complete screening prior to starting a shift, through the following process:
March 31, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic Update
Today your SGEU Health Providers Bargaining Committee would like to try to address some of the questions and concerns that we have received.
Cohorting /Working in more than one facility
Currently there is no restriction from movement between facilities in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, if an outbreak occurs, the Cohorting Protocol will be put in place, and will restrict workers from ...
March 26, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic Update
SGEU Health Provider Bargaining Committee wishes to extend sincere gratitude to all the Health Care Providers and all Health Care Workers as well as all the Critical Public Service Workers who are at work so that the rest of us can stay home. These services include; pharmacy, EMS, gas stations, public utilities, RCMP, Fire Department, Liquor Stores, Grocery stores, Protection Services, Highway Workers, Correctional Services and more. Thank you all very much for continuing to do the work that you do. For those that do not have to leave their homes to go to work- don’t – stay home. For those of you that are leaving for work – take care and stay safe.
There are a lot of fears right now, so we thought, lets see if we can put a new view and description on COVID-19. What are your positive words to help us through this time? You can share your words on the SGEU Health Provider Website in the comment section under this post.
C- compassionate
O- optimistic
V-victorious
I-invincible
D- dedicated
March 23, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic Update
Your SGEU Health Providers Bargaining Committee continues to work long hours answering questions and providing as much support as possible to SGEU Health Provider members. We continue with daily huddles with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), as well as regular conversations with our National Component unions, and SGEU as a whole.
March 21, 2020
SGEU Health Providers COVID-19 Pandemic Update
At this time there is much uncertainty for our SGEU Health Provider members, with circumstances changing almost hourly. One thing you can be certain of is that your Bargaining Committee is working hard to continue to provide support and look for solutions.
We have had many questions surrounding some current issues that we know are important to you. We will try to address some of those in this update.
March 18, 2020
SGEU Health Providers COVID-19 Pandemic Update
Thank you for the work you are doing as health providers:
SGEU Health Providers play a vital role in providing safe and quality health care. Our members are working in the eye of this storm and do their best to ensure the safety and provide quality care for residents, patients and clients in the health care system. For this dedication and quality service we thank all health providers for their work in these difficult times.
March 16, 2020
Joint Statement: COVID-19
We have been actively monitoring the growing issue around COVID-19 and how it affects not only health care members but members in all the sectors that we represent. We have been considering the best advice from the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan which changes as this outbreak evolves.
We have begun daily conversations, with follow up, with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and all health care unions to ensure that we are responding to this outbreak with solid evidence and calm advice.
December 20, 2019
LOU on alignment of Extended Twelve Hour Shift Averaging Period
With the change of the Regional Health Authorities being merged into one Provincial Health Authority and under one employer, it was discovered that the 3 Health Provider Unions did not have coordinated averaging periods. In an attempt to rectify this the attached LOU has been signed. The new four week averaging period for the 12 hour extended shift agreements will commence on January 19th. Please refer to the LOU for details.
If you have any questions, as always please feel free to contact myself at tsauer@sgeu.org or Diane Ralph at dralph@sgeu.org.
Thank you,
The SGEU Health Providers Bargaining Committee
October 04, 2019
SGEU Health Providers Bargaining Committee Update
Your SGEU Health Providers Bargaining Committee, along with CUPE and SEIU-West, met with Minister Jim Reiter, Minister of Health, and Minister Don Morgan, Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, on August 26, 2019, regarding the Health Care Provider Bargaining Association Constitution.
August 21, 2019
A statement from SGEU on the SHA proposed whistleblower hotline
SGEU Health Providers:
On August 12, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking vendors to provide a hotline service for members of the public to make anonymous reports about employees and others suspected of violating SHA policies, codes of conduct or other legal requirements. The hotline could also be used by staff to report on coworkers.
June 07, 2019
SGEU Health Providers Bargaining Update
Your SGEU Health Providers and CUPE Bargaining Committees met with representatives of the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) in Regina on May 7, 2019 to discuss how to proceed with implementing the recently ratified collective bargaining agreement (CBA). SEIU-West did not ratify the agreement so they will engage in further negotiations for their union. The three Unions are very much in support of one another and continue to work together towards an association document for the future.
April 25, 2019
UNIONS DELIVER MIXED VERDICT ON HEALTH SECTOR TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
Saskatchewan’s three health sector provider unions – SGEU Health Providers, CUPE Local 5430 and SEIU-West – held ratification votes on the contract offer of the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO), representing health-sector employers. The unions shared the results with their members on April 18th.
Members of SGEU Health Providers voted to accept the contract offer.
Members of CUPE Local 5430 voted to accept the contract offer.
Members of SEIU-West voted to reject the contract offer.
The offer included a five year contract with pay increases of 0%, 0%, 1%, 2% and 2%.
The three unions are currently working together to determine next steps, including notifying SAHO.
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Media Contacts:
Carolyn Rebeyka
Communications Officer, SGEU
306-519-2903
Tria Donaldson
Communications Representative, CUPE
306-531-6247
Christine Miller
Communications Coordinator, SEIU-West
306-477-8733
April 18, 2019
SGEU HEALTH PROVIDERS ACCEPT TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
Members of the SGEU Health Providers Bargaining Unit have voted to accept the SAHO/SGEU tentative agreement.
SGEU members attended information meetings and cast their ballots on the agreement throughout March and April, with results showing the agreement has been accepted.
The other two health provider unions, SEIU-West and CUPE, also took the tentative agreement to their membership for a vote and will be releasing the results to their members.
The three health provider coalition partners will be meeting to determine next steps.
The SGEU Health Providers Negotiating Committee would like to thank all members covered by this agreement for their engagement in the bargaining process, their attendance at information meetings and for participating in the vote.
In solidarity,
Bonnie Erickson, Chair
SGEU Health Providers Negotiating Committee
March 08, 2019
INFORMATION MEETINGS & VOTING ON MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
On March 7, 2019, your SGEU Health Provider Negotiating Committee signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with SAHO and the Health Region Employers.
Members of the Negotiating Committee will be traveling to your region to provide you with a summary of the MOA and to hold a ratification vote. This summary will lay out the details of the proposed changes to your collective agreement, including monetary provisions. It’s important for all members to attend one of the meetings below, as we will only be releasing details of the MOA at these meetings. We want to directly provide you with information about the MOA, and to help you understand it before you vote. Voting will take place during the meetings.
February 11, 2019
COALITION BARGAINING COMMITTEES REJECT SAHO'S BULLY TACTICS
Your coalition bargaining committees were asked to return to the bargaining table with SAHO, and agreed to do so, on February 8, 2019. The provider unions were ready to negotiate. The only outstanding item was a fair and reasonable wage increase. In December, a substantial amount of members told their bargaining committees SAHO’s final wage offer of (0%, 0%, 1%, 2%) was neither reasonable nor acceptable. Your bargaining committees conveyed that message to SAHO.
January 23, 2019
JOINT JOB EVALUATION (JJE) MAINTENANCE PLAN: EDUCATION FACTOR
The health provider unions, SGEU, SEIU-West and CUPE, have concluded a letter of understanding (LOU) with SAHO and the employer regarding the education factor in the JJE plan.
The LOU sets out that, when there is information available about changes to the education required for a job classification, the unions, SAHO and the employer will jointly assess the changes. If the key work activities, duties, responsibilities and/or qualifications have not changed, the education factor rating for the JJE plan job classification will not change.
November 30, 2018
JOINT BARGAINING UPDATE: SAHO PRESENTS COALTION WITH "FINAL" OFFER
The employer presented the coalition bargaining committee with a “final” offer that included a monetary proposal well below the cost of living. We know from past rounds of bargaining that a “final” offer is not actually the end of bargaining, and we are under no obligation to vote on the offer.
The coalition partners will continue to fight for a fair wage increase which respects the work our members are proud to provide across our province. We remain confident that we will be able to reach a fair and reasonable deal at the bargaining table for all members, and ask for your continued support to help us demonstrate our resolve.
October 23, 2018
JOINT BARGAINING UPDATE: COALITION UNIONS CONTINUE TO PRESS SAHO FOR FAIR CONTRACT
Your SGEU, SEIU-West, and CUPE bargaining committees met with SAHO in Saskatoon on October 18 and 19 to resume bargaining a fair and equitable collective agreement for all of our members.
We believe two outstanding issues remain: monetary and the Extended Health and Enhanced Dental Plan.
October 16, 2018
JOINT IT NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE - SGEU, SEIU-West, CUPE
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), Ehealth Saskatchewan (eHS) and the health provider unions, SGEU, SEIU-West and CUPE, met on October 9 and October 12 to continue negotiating the transfer of Information Technology (IT) employees from the SHA to eHS, expected to take place at the end of the year. The negotiations became necessary because of the Government of Saskatchewan’s instructions to the Ministry of Health for the SHA to abolish IT services in the provincial health authority and turn the service over to eHS.
September 17, 2018
JOINT BARGAINING UPDATE - COALITION UNIONS CONTINUE TO PRESS SAHO FOR FAIR CONTRACT
We hope all of you had an enjoyable summer and were able to spend some time relaxing and enjoying the warm weather with family and friends.
All of the health provider unions consulted with their membership over the summer. Your SGEU, CUPE and SEIU-West bargaining committees were ready to get back to negotiations with SAHO. We spent a day at the bargaining table in Regina on September 12, with the focus on reaching a fair and reasonable contract for our members.
August 16, 2018
MAMAWETAN CHURCHILL RIVER HEALTH REGION - BARGAINING UPDATE MEETINGS
Please join members of your SGEU Health Providers Negotiating Committee to get information about contract negotiations and provide feedback.
August 22, 2018
La Ronge – La Ronge Health Centre
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
August 23, 2018
Creighton - Creighton Health Centre
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
(PLEASE ENSURE TO ATTEND ON YOUR SCHEDULED BREAK OR ASK PERMISSION OF YOUR MANAGER TO ATTEND IF ON WORK TIME.)
July 18, 2018
KELSEY TRAIL HEALTH REGION - BARGAINING UPDATE MEETINGS
KELSEY TRAIL HEALTH REGION - BARGAINING UPDATE MEETINGS
July 30, 2018
Melfort – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Melfort Hospital Main Boardroom, Second Floor
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Parkland Place Classroom
St. Brieux – 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Chateau Providence Place Chapel
Tisdale – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – New Market Manor Boardroom A and B
July 31, 2018
Kelvington – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Kelvindell Lodge Activity Room
Porcupine Plain – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Red Deer Nursing Home Boardroom
Hudson Bay – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Health Centre Conference Room
August 1, 2018
Nipawin – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Nipawin Hospital Conference Room
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Pineview Lodge Board Room
Carrot River – 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Carrot River Health Centre Multipurpose Room
Arborfield – 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Arborfield Special Care Home Activity Room
PLEASE ENSURE TO ATTEND ON YOUR SCHEDULED BREAK OR ASK PERMISSION OF YOUR MANAGER TO ATTEND IF ON WORK TIME.
July 12, 2018
KEEWATIN YATTHE HEALTH REGION - BARGAINING UPDATE MEETINGS
July 16 – Île à la Crosse Hospital Conference Room
Union Representatives will be on site from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM to answer any Union questions you may have.
Bargaining Update meeting 5:00 PM
Bargaining Update meeting 5:30 PM
July 17 - La Loche Health Centre Conference Room
Union Representatives will be on site from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to answer any Union questions you may have.
Bargaining update meeting 12:00 PM
Bargaining update meeting 12:30 PM
Please note that SGEU Communications will be on site taking member photos on both of these days.
Please ensure you attend on your scheduled break or ask permission of your manager to attend if on worktime.
DATES ARE BEING FINALIZED FOR MEETINGS IN MAMAWETAN CHURCHILL RIVER AND KELSEY TRAIL HEALTH REGIONS.
July 12, 2018
MEMBER INFORMATION UPDATE
It’s time for an update! Your SGEU Health Providers Negotiating Committee has arranged for a phone and email blitz to update our members’ information and give you details about some bargaining update meetings coming soon to your area.
The blitz will start in the next day or two --- so keep your eyes and ears out for a call or email from SGEU. It’s important that we’re able to connect with you!
If you miss our call or don’t receive an email, you can provide us with a personal/home email address to add to our database by emailing MIS@sgeu.org.
June 27, 2018
JOINT BARGAINING UPDATE JUNE 27, 2018
The Union Coalition felt momentum building and was hopeful that a tentative agreement would be reached. However, on the evening of June 25, the positive tone at the table quickly turned. SAHO and the Ministry of Health questioned whether your bargaining committees were committed to reaching an agreement. SAHO made comments that the Coalition was delaying the process and splitting hairs. What this translates into for our membership is that we are not willing to sell out our hard-earned collective agreement protections and benefits to get a deal.
June 19, 2018
JOINT BARGAINING UPDATE JUNE 19, 2018
Your coalition bargaining committee met with SAHO in Saskatoon during June 13, 14 and 15 to work to achieve a fair collective agreement that treats our members with respect, and does not include the cuts, rollbacks or concessions that the government wants.
May 29, 2018
JOINT BARGAINING UPDATE May 29, 2018
Your SEIU-WEST, CUPE and SGEU bargaining coalition met on May 22 and 23rd in Saskatoon with SAHO. The overall theme of this session is disappointment. SAHO and the Government of Saskatchewan are focused on concessions within the Extended Health and Dental plan for health care providers, and your Unions are not interested in allowing concessions in any form.
During a week when the Government of Saskatchewan has given a 3.5% wage increase to elected politicians and provided additional funding for legislative secretaries, we believe it is morally and strategically questionable that they would be coming after health benefits for health care workers!
April 27, 2018
JOINT BARGAINING UPDATE APRIL 27, 2018
Your SGEU, SEIU-West, and CUPE health care bargaining committees met with SAHO on April 24 and 25 in Regina to continue our work to achieve a fair and equitable collective agreement for our members.
This was an epic session as we finished our last meeting at April 26 at 1:30 am. The bargaining committee members remain committed to ensuring that your rights and benefits remain intact as we move through the transition of the new Saskatchewan Health Authority. Our work is complicated by the fact that two of SAHO’s lead negotiators are retiring at the end of April, and we do not know who will take over bargaining.
April 09, 2018
JOINT BARGAINING UPDATE APRIL 9, 2018
Your health providers coalition bargaining committee met in Saskatoon this week from Thursday, April 5 to Sunday, April 8. We remain focused on getting the best possible collective agreements.
Both the unions and SAHO provided multiple proposal packages over the last four days. Questions were raised, and a great deal of discussion took place as we spent time reviewing the impact of proposed language changes and the introduction of Letters of Understanding to address new and emerging processes.
March 16, 2018
JOINT BARGAINING UPDATE MARCH 16, 2018
Your health care provider coalition met during the week of March 12-16, 2018 in Saskatoon with SAHO. Negotiations had previously broken off at the end of November of 2017 when we were unable to agree to a set of principles that would set us on a path to achieving a collective agreement. Click the link to read an update.
August 02, 2017
BARGAINING REPORT AUGUST 2
With more than eight days spent at the table, your bargaining committees focused on the question of “What would our members want?” in order to achieve a fair collective agreement for all. We believe we presented a proposal package that recognizes the needs of the provincial government, while also making real progress for our members. We have seen some movement on the part of SAHO, and we are hopeful that this will continue.
July 06, 2017
BARGAINING REPORT JUNE 13-14 2017
Your Health Providers Negotiation Committee has signed off on a few items. We have tentatively agreed to some housekeeping changes that reflect the new Saskatchewan Employment Act, and we shared information with SAHO regarding some of our individual proposals.
June 08, 2017
SAHO wants a 4.25% overall cutback, is trying to introduce lower wages by adding two new lower steps in the wage schedule, and more. We return to the bargaining table June 13 and 14 and need your support.
May 30, 2017
The province wants a 3.5% cut. A challenging round of bargaining is underway. Read what SGEU Health Providers are saying, what the government is demanding, and check out the bargaining timeline of events so far.
January 10, 2017
The government announces its intent to amalgamate health regions. SGEU Health Providers and other Saskatchewan health care unions intend to ensure that a stable and predictable labour relations environment is maintained and respected during the restructuring of the health care system.
April 10, 2016
The bargaining committee is looking for proposals. Bargaining council nominations are opening on May 2. Supervisors remain in scope. Grievance and Joint Job Evaluation committees share updates.
