The parties met at the SGEU office in Saskatoon on August 25, 26, and 27, 2025.

SGEU and SAHO reached agreement on numerous proposals and had a very productive session overall. Agreement was reached on Vacation Leave, the Dispute Resolution Process, templates for extended shift arrangements, and some definitions to better reflect the change from the former health regions to the single provincial health authority.

Importantly, SGEU provided an updated list of proposals identified as common, which is consistent with the lists provided by CUPE and SEIU-West.  

The amalgamation of Saskatchewan’s 12 former regional health authorities into a single provincial health authority requires that all provider unions - SGEU, CUPE, and SEIU-West – are at a common table to negotiate the issues from that amalgamation and which impact each of these three unions.

In late August, the unions agreed to begin discussions for a common table. An initial meeting to discuss the process for these negotiations has been set for September 23, 2025.  

SAHO’s proposals for common table negotiation are designed to give employees the opportunity to maximize hours and create meaningful employment, which may include working in a neighboring union jurisdiction. These proposals will increase options for employee mobility, including hours of work. Importantly, SAHO’s proposals will not interfere with union jurisdiction or membership. The integrity of the three provider unions would be maintained.

SAHO’s common table proposals are designed to ensure employees in the 300 plus common classifications – and all working for the same employer - would have internal equity and be able to benefit equally in the opportunities now possible through a single provincial health employer. Employees would have options to exercise their seniority across the province, while maintaining benefits and accruals. These are real advantages for employees that, at the same time, improve access for patients, residents and clients.  

Current jurisdictional constraints – a legacy of the province’s 12 former health regions – severely limits the ability to serve Saskatchewan patients effectively and efficiently, creates barriers to recruitment and retention that are especially impactful in rural areas, and are not aligned with the structure of a provincial health authority. SAHO’s proposals are designed to address these issues for the benefit of employees and patients.

The next scheduled dates for SAHO and SGEU negotiations are October 7, 8, and 9th, 2025 in Prince Albert.

Union/SGEU September 05, 2025