Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan
HSAS Bargaining Committee Members walk the picket line in support of striking CUPE members.
(L to R): Monica Lawrence, Stan Dimnik, Greg Deren and Natalie Horejda
dispatches
June 2001
After 18 days at the table over the last four months, the HSAS and SAHO teams have reviewed most of the Collective Agreement article by article, making several changes for improvement or clarification. Good progress has been made in putting forward several measures that would help with recruitment and retention of health care professionals. At the same time, no end is in sight, because there has been no change in the employer’s position that the settlement has to be within the government’s 3%, 3%, 3% mandate – something that is completely unacceptable to the union. Language improvements have been made in areas including discipline, leaves of absence, sick leave, vacation and hours of work. Examples include the extension of times for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave and much better language for Leave for Union Business. There will be greater clarity in the new agreement around Hours of Work modifications, with, for example, provisions that will be helpful to the parties in the application of Field Hours. Issues which have been controversial and where agreement is still outstanding include Travel Allowances and guidelines for travel, some aspects of Bereavement Leave and Hours of Work provisions for EMS. Some of the areas that the union team has identified as important for recruitment and retention include Vacation and Sick Leave provisions and a number of Professional Provisions issues including the full payment of Professional/Licensing Fees and guarantees of resources for professional education and development. Employer representatives at the table have made clear their recognition of recruitment and retention problemsand have acknowledged the value of our proposals.
(L to R): Natalie Horejda and Kevin Glass
Throughout the last few months, the HSAS bargaining team has maintained that there must be a modification in the position that the entire contract would have to stay within the government’s mandate of three threes. With wages for almost all of our professional groups falling way behind comparable wages in the private sector and neighbouring
Inside This Issue: Job Evaluation Project Update on the Extended Health Care Plan Policy on Strike Action Retirements Update on Discussions with SAHO Meet the Health Support Practitioners
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Letter to the Editor HSAS Supports Education Executive Council HSAS Committees Labour Relations Officers Change of Information Form
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provinces, wage increases of 3%, 3%, 3% are hopelessly inadequate. To expect that we would have to dip into those wage increases to fund necessary contract improvements is all the more unacceptable. In recent weeks the team has become more and more frustrated as no change in the government’s position seems forthcoming. Your bargaining team and the union leadership are working to find ways to breakthrough this obstacle. Over the next few weeks and months, you can help by: Ø Showing your support for other health care unions who are
Some History Letter of Understanding #11 in our current HSAS contract provides for the establishment of a Joint HSAS/SAHO Job Evaluation Steering Committee to develop and oversee the HSAS Job Evaluation Project. In March of 2000 the HSAS Executive Committee (President, First Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer and Board of Governors) met to select five (5) names from the fourteen (14) submitted. Those selected were as follows: Name
Profession
Health District
Kateri Buckmeyer
Paramedic
Regina
Ruth Fafard
Health Educator
Mamawetan/ Churchill River
Julie Johnson
Dietitian
Regina
Ted Makeechak
Physical Therapist
Saskatoon
Garry Perry
Psychologist
Saskatoon
Subsequent to the Steering Committee commencing its work Garry Perry resigned from the Committee and was replaced by Roger Piatt, a Public Health Inspector from Battlefords Health District. The Steering Committee commenced their work on April 12, 2000 and met for 2 – 3 days every second week alternating between Saskatoon and Regina. One of the major accomplishments of the Steering Committee was, with the assistance of Watson Wyatt consultants, to develop a questionnaire to measure the universal factors of skill, effort, working conditions and responsibility for each HSAS job. Page 2
struggling with the same constraints; Continuing to make everyone you know aware of the shortages and the wage gaps that affect our professions; Ø Letting your elected officials know about the seriousness of these concerns; Ø Getting your professional associations on side in identifying the need to address recruitment and retention issues. Ø
Questionnaires were distributed to HSAS members in March 2001. If you have not completed yours or did not receive one please contact our Project Facilitator Gail Stuermer in Regina at 347-5506 or toll free at 1-877-780-4727. Evaluation Phase of Job Evaluation On April 5, 2001 the HSAS Executive Committee met to select four (4) HSAS members to serve on another joint (HSAS/SAHO) job evaluation committee. This second committee known as the Joint HSAS/SAHO Job Evaluation Committee will be evaluating and rating each job based on the completed questionnaires. The Executive Committee had ten (10) applicants to choose from (5 Social Workers, 2 Occupational Therapists, 1 Paramedic, 1 Health Educator and 1 Addictions Counsellor). In making their selections the Executive Committee considered such factors as various levels of formal education, different geographic areas, ability to represent interests other than one’s own, breadth of experience in work force and ability to work with others, to name a few. The applicants selected were as follows: Alternates: Subsequent to being selected, Cheryl Johnston withdrew from Name
Profession
Health District
Brenda Andreas
Social Worker (BSW)
Saskatoon
Cheryl Johnston
Senior Occupational Therpaist
Saskatoon
Loralyn Leugner
Health Educator
Touchwood/ Qu’Appelle
Murray Potter
Addictions Counsellor
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the process and was replaced by Carla Manastyrski. Name
Profession
Health District
Dale Backlin
Paramedic
Regina
Carla Manastyrski
Social Worker (MSW)
Regina
the project requires committee members to work full time until completion (approximately 3 – 4 months). During this time the Steering Committee will be meeting to develop both an appeals and ongoing maintenance process. Job Evaluation newsletter #6 has been included as an insert in this edition of Dispatches.
The Joint HSAS/SAHO Job Evaluation Committee commenced their training and work May 22, 2001. The evaluation phase of
I. Pro-Ration of Extended Health Expenses For Other Than Full Time Employees (OTFT) There has been some confusion over the proration of extended health benefits for other than full time employees. Here are two (2) examples of how Canada Life administers this. Example #1 – Vision Care Expenses Suppose an OTFT employee has 80% coverage under the health plan. Her maximum dollar limit for vision care is therefore $160.00 ($200.00 x 80%). If she submits a claim for glasses in the amount of $290.00, the amount eligible for reimbursement is the lesser of:
supplies in respect of that calendar year. II. Out-of-Country Coverage This fall Canada Life will be implementing changes to the Out-of-Province/Country and Travel Assistance benefit provisions under the SAHO Extended Health Care Plan. The changes – which are being made to all of Canada Life’s health plans – are designed to contain medical costs and ensure that plan members understand the benefit coverage and claims administration practices. Highlights of the changes include: Ø A more precise definition of emergency medical
treatment.
Ø $290.00; and Ø $160.00
Ø Details of the consequences of a failure to contact the
In this case the employee would receive $160.00.
Ø A reinforcement of the procedures to follow when
Example #2 – All Other Health Care Expenses Suppose an OTFT employee has 80% coverage under the health plan and wishes to submit a claim for diabetic supplies. The maximum dollar limit for diabetic supplies is $1,000.00. If she submits a claim for diabetic supplies in the amount of $100.00, the amount eligible for reimbursement is the lesser of: Ø $80.00 ($100.00 x 80%); and Ø $1,000.00
Travel Assistance provider on benefits paid. contacting the Travel Assistance provider. Ø Clarification of coverage for pregnancy related costs. Ø Details of limitations for abuse of alcohol and drugs. At the same time Canada Life is introducing the Canada Life Travel Medical Passport, which is intended to replace the current travel card. Canada Life is planning to distribute the new passports, along with a notice to plan members explaining the changes, to participating employers over the summer. Employers will be asked to distribute the passports and notices to eligible employees by the fall.
In this case the employee would receive $80.00 and still have $920.00 ($1,000.00 – $80.00) to use toward d i a b e t i c ATTENTION HSAS MEMBERS EMPLOYED AT ST. PAUL’S HOSPITAL IN SASKATOON The St. Paul’s Hospital Occupational Health and Safety Committee requires an HSAS member to replace Ted Makeechak, who recently retired. If you are interested in volunteering to serve on this important committee please contact Tim Slattery at 955-4560.
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HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN
POLICY ON
STRIKE ACTION BY OTHER HEALTH CARE UNIONS During this round of provincial bargaining one or more of the health care unions may choose to take job action. Should this occur, Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan members should continue to report for work, perform their normal duties and extend every courtesy to fellow workers on the picket line. Members are reminded not to perform work that: 1. is not within their job description; and/or, 2. is normally performed by another union’s members. In the event you are requested by your employer to perform duties normally performed by another union’s members, please call either the HSAS Regina (585-7751 or toll free 1-877-889-4727) or Saskatoon (955-3399 or toll free 1-888-565-3399) office immediately.
RETIREMENTS! Congratulations to Sherill Wenaus, Maria Tuchscherer and Donna King on their retirement. We wish them many years of health and happiness. HSAS is not informed of upcoming retirements, so we need help in gathering this information. If you know of anyone retiring, please let Charlene, in the Regina office know. A certificate of appreciation will be presented. You can contact her toll free at 1-877-889-4727 or in Regina at 585-7751. Her e-mail address is hsasregina@sk.sympatico.ca
UPDATE ON DISCUSSIONS OVER GOVERNANCE OF THE SAHO PENSION PLAN As you are aware the six health care unions (HSAS, SUN, CUPE, SEIU, SGEU and RWDSU) have been negotiating with SAHO since 1998 over governance of the pension plan.
1). when and how much employee/employer contributions to the plan can be increased and 2). use of future pension plan surpluses.
In September 2000 the unions presented SAHO with their third proposal for joint trusteeship.
In order to raise awareness over health care pension issues the six health care unions held a press conference and plan to present their signed petitions to government on June 18, 2001.
On May 25, 2001 the government and SAHO finally provided their response. Unfortunately, the parties are still not in agreement over two key issues:
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We will keep you informed of any developments over joint trusteeship.
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We have invited Elaine Niebergall, a Dietitian at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, and Peter Adams, a Music Therapist at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina to share with us an overview of their respective professions. Dietitian Registered dietitians are your trusted experts who are uniquely trained to advise on diet, food and nutrition. They can separate fact from fiction, healthy eating plan from unsafe diets and translate the science of nutrition into healthy food choices. Dietitians have the knowledge of food, human nutrition and social sciences, and management theory. They work with individuals and populations to create strategies to enable clients to achieve their food and nutrition related goals. With the increased recognition of the relationship between good eating habits and disease prevention, dietitians have assumed a new and important role in promoting and contributing to the health and well-being of our population. The scope and varied roles of the dietitian in the workplace include: Ø
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Clinical Dietitians who assess patients nutritional requirements, from the premature infant to the elderly, develop nutrition care plans and counsel patients on specialized diet requirements. Foodservice Dietitians who manage food preparation and distribution to patients and clients. Public Health Nutritionists and Community Dietitians who offer nutrition programs and healthy eating resources for the public. Education Dietitians who teach or coordinate the education of prospective dietitians. Dietitians may also work in private practice as consultants, in industry or business, or research.
The field of dietetics and nutrition is interesting and rewarding. To see a child failing to thrive as they struggle to eat and lack energy to enjoy life become a healthy, happy youngster growing appropriately because of your intervention is only one example of the fulfilling work of a dietitian.
Music Therapy Music Therapy as defined by The Canadian Association for Music Therapy is “the skillful use of music and musical elements by a Music Therapist to promote, maintain and restore mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.” Music Therapists practice in many areas of health care, including; extended care, palliative care, geriatric care, geriatric special care (i.e. Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Stroke and other debilitating conditions) and mental health. Music Therapy is also used with mentally and physically challenged adults and children with special needs (i.e. physical, emotional and mental). Benefits of Music Therapy include; self-expression, selfdevelopment, cognitive and physical development, motivation, socialization through group process, creativity, learning and education, communication, spiritual exploration, bereavement, pain management, relaxation and fun! Therapeutic uses of music include; singing, playing instruments, rhythmic movement, improvising, composing and listening. Singing is helpful for people with speech impairments, improving articulation, rhythm, and breath control. Familiar songs may help elderly people to remember significant events in their lives and stimulate cognitive functioning and memory. Playing instruments improve fine and gross motor functioning and can help a person to control impulses through structured playing with others in a group (i.e. taking turns playing an instrument). Mastery in performance on an instrument or singing also builds self-esteem. Rhythmic movement is used to improve an individual’s muscle strength, agility, balance, mobility and co-ordination. The rhythm or beat of the music is used as an enjoyable motivator for movement. Improvisation offers a creative outlet for the expression of feelings. Through person/therapist interaction with improvised music, a bond of trust and sharing is developed which may allow a person to express feelings verbally which may otherwise be difficult to express. Composing songs is another good outlet for the expression of feelings. Through song writing a person may be able to express, through the lyrics, feelings such as pain, loss, fear, anger, sadness or happiness. Song writing is used
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successfully in palliative care where a patient may be able to express life and death issues through lyric or music writing while creating a gift which can be left behind for loved ones. Song writing can also be a safe outlet for children to talk about issues which they otherwise might have difficulty bringing up. Listening has many applications in Music Therapy. It can stimulate cognitive functioning by evoking memories and associations and can be a source of comfort by hearing familiar songs that remind us of joyful times. Active listening is also utilized where a person and therapist listen to a song together, which is
meaningful to that person and discuss the feelings which are evoked by the song. Listening is also used for relaxation, a common therapeutic tool which is used by most of us at some time in our lives. Music is such a useful tool in therapy because there is something in music for everyone, young and old, and throughout the world. The work of a Music Therapist is different within each population and with each person and no two sessions, whether group or individual, are ever alike.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR The Psychology Professional Council for the Regina Health District takes this opportunity to clarify the description of a Psychometrist, written by Moira Remmen in the last issue of the HSAS Dispatches. Psychometrist, or Psychometrician, in it’s most literal interpretation, does refer to the administration and scoring of psychological tests. However, in the Regina Health District and in other jurisdictions, Masters level practitioners of psychology are classified as Psychometricians. Their scope of prac tice is significantly broader, and includes the interpretation of those test results, and delivery of interventions based on that interpretation. Intervention may include counseling or other forms of treatment; and recommendations for special eduction or other community supports. The new act for registration of Psychologists should be proclaimed into legislation this year. At that time, the confusing term Psychometrician will be less widely used. The minimal requirement for psychology positions within the district will be a Masters degree and eligibility for registration in Saskatchewan. Timothy Landry, Ph.D. C.Psych. Registered Psychologist Chair, Psychology Council Wascana Rehabilitation Centre
HSAS Annual Convention UPCOMING EVENTS
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Saturday November 24, 2001 Temple Gardens Mineral Spa Hotel in Moose Jaw 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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HSAS SUPPORTS EDUCATION
Continuing Education Fund The Continuing Education Fund was established at the October 1990 Annual General Meeting with the purpose of promoting continuing education in areas directly related to one’s present position. A lottery system is used to select applicants with five (5) names drawn on October 1st and five names on May 15th of each year. Successful applicants are eligible for a maximum of $500.00. It is the position of HSAS that the responsibility for assuming costs associated with continuing job related education resides with the employer. To ensure our fund is not treated as a primary funding source, the Education Fund Committee requires members to apply to their employer or other sources prior to making application to the HSAS Education Fund. Failure to do so will result in the disqualification of the applicant. For the May 15, 2001 draw we had 27 applicants. Those chosen were: Name
Profession
Health District
Wendy Ahenakew Misty Cey Carla Colleaux Tammy Klassen Cara Linzmayer
Social Worker Dietitian Dietitian Speech Language Pathologist Mental Health Therapist
Mamawetan/Churchill River Saskatoon Saskatoon Saskatoon Living Sky
Silver Anniversary Scholarship Awards The 1997 Annual Convention established two (2) $500.00 scholarships to mark the 25th Anniversary of our union. The scholarships are awarded annually to a spouse or dependent of an HSAS member enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary educational institution leading to a degree, diploma or certificate in an area of study currently represented by HSAS. Completed application forms must be received at the Saskatoon or Regina office no later than July 31st for the upcoming school year. Industrial Relations Education Fund This fund was established by Executive Council at its February 19, 1992 meeting. Its purpose is to encourage HSAS members to increase their knowledge of industrial relations. The sum of $1200.00 per fiscal year is available to members. Monies are distributed on a first come first served basis to a maximum of $400.00 per member per year. Note: The Labour Studies Program at the U of S is one avenue HSAS members have taken to become informed about Labour Relations. For further information please call Lyla Sheppard at the U of S at 966-8449. Ron Currie Award Established in 1985, this $500.00 scholarship is awarded annually to a Pharmacy student in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Saskatchewan. The award recognizes Ron’s leadership in guiding the formation of our union. The recipient is chosen by a Committee representing the Faculty of Pharmacy, HSAS and the Pharmacy Students Society. The 2000 – 2001 recipient is Ms. Allison Marcil of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Application forms for the Continuing Education Fund, Industrial Relations Education Fund and the Silver Anniversary Scholarship Award may be obtained from either the Saskatoon or Regina office.
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EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Executive Council is the governing body that conducts the business of the union between Annual Conventions. PROFESSIONS
# OF SEATS
ELECTED AND ADDRESSES
TERM ENDS
1
Ron Thurlow - Regina Health District Alcohol and Drug Services, 2nd Floor, 2110 Hamilton Street Regina, SK S4P 2E3
November 2002
2
Stan Dimnik - Saskatoon Health District 8th Floor, Saskatoon City Hospital, 701 Queen Street Saskatoon, SK S7K 0M7 Krista Whittard - Saskatoon Health District 4th Floor, Community Mental Health, 715 Queen Street Saskatoon, SK S7K 4X4
November 2001
2
Cathy Spencer - Living Sky Health District Box 883 Watrous, SK S0K 4T0 Kathleen Malin - Moose Mountain Health District Redvers Health Centre, Box 321 Redvers, SK S0C 2H0
Speech Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Orthoptists, Music Therapists
1
Laura Carney, Speech Language Pathologist Saskatoon Health District Speech Language Pathology Department, Saskatoon City Hospital 701 Queen Street, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0M7
November 2002
Respiratory Therapists, Perfusionists
1
Mark Murray, Respiratory Therapist - Regina Health District Regina General Hospital, Respiratory Therapy Department 1440 - 14th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 0W5
November 2001 November 2001
2
Kateri Buckmeyer, Paramedic - Regina Health District Emergency Medical Services, Box 3930 Regina, SK S4P 3R8 Greg Marin, Paramedic - Regina Health District Emergency Medical Services, Box 3930 Regina, SK S4P 3R8
November 2001
Physical Therapists, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Exercise/Conditioning Therapists
2
Gail Beggs-LaRiviere, Physical Therapist - Regina Health District Extendicare Parkside, 4540 Rae Street Regina, SK S4S 3B4 JoAnn Walker, Physical Therapist - Saskatoon Health District Community Services, Royal University Hospital 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8
Public Health Inspectors, Infection Control Practitioners
1
Terry Gibson, Public Health Inspector - Saskatoon Health District Public Health Services, Idylwyld Health Centre #101 - 310 Idylwyld Drive North, Saskatoon, SK S7L 0Z2
November 2002
Pharmacists
1
Monica Lawrence - Regina Health District Pharmacy Department, Pasqua Hospital 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 1A5
November 2001
Occupational Therapists
1
Mary Wilson - Regina Health District Occupational Therapy Department, Regina General Hospital 1440 - 14th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 0W8
November 2002
Recreation Therapists, Mental Health Therapists
1
Les Hurlburt, Mental Heath Therapist, Battlefords Health District Saskatchewan Hospital Box 39, North Battleford, SK S9A 2X8
November 2002
Psychologists, Psychometricians
1
Dawn Phillips, Psychologist - Saskatoon Health District Ellis Hall, Royal University Hospital 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8
November 2002
Dietitians, Nutritionists, Dental Hygienists/ Therapists, Health Educators
1
Bernadette LeBoeuf, Health Educator - Battlefords Health District Northwest Health Facility, 711 Centre Street Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1E6
November 2002
Addiction Counsellors/Therapists
Social Workers
Assessor/Coordinators
Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The Executive Officers are elected from and by Executive Council and, they are:
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Monica Lawrence - Chairperson Terry Dodds Mark Murray Bill Wright
Greg Marin Dawn Phillips
PRESIDENT
Stan Dimnik Social Worker
ANNUAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Greg Marin Paramedic
Kateri Buckmeyer Greg Marin
SECRETARY/TREASURER
JoAnn Walker Physical Therapist
JOINT JOB EVALUATION STEERING COMMITTEE
BOARD OF GOVERNORS The Board of Governors provide guidance and counsel to Executive Council on all matters regarding administration of the Union. Any member having served more than one full two year term on Executive Council and having held an Executive Officer position for at least two years is eligible for election to the Board of Governors for a seven year term. The current Governors are:
Kateri Buckmeyer Julie Johnson Roger Piatt
Brenda Andreas Carla Manastyrski Dale Backlin – Alternate
Natalie Horejda Physical Therapist - Regina
BARGAINING COMMITTEE Natalie Horejda - Chairperson Leo Champigny Monica Lawrence Kevin Glass
Terry Dodds Kathleen Malin
Stan Dimnik Kathleen Malin
Stan Dimnik Greg Deren
JOINT UNION/EMPLOYER HEALTH SECTOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE HSAS Representative
COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
Laralyn Leugner Murray Potter
CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE Gail Beggs-LaRiviere Natalie Horejda
HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN COMMITTEES
Ruth Fafard Ted Makeechak
JOINT JOB EVALUATION COMMITTEE
Roberta Ekberg Pharmacist - Regina
Ted Makeechak Physical Therapist - Saskatoon
Monica Lawrence Ron Thurlow
Natalie Horejda Tim Slattery
Bruce Sloan
HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN STAFF
EMERGENCY FUND COMMITTEE Gail Beggs-LaRiviere Tim Slattery
Ron Thurlow
EDUCATION FUND COMMITTEE Gail Beggs-LaRiviere Ted Makeechak
Les Hurlburt Cathy Spencer
FINANCE COMMITTEE JoAnn Walker - Chairperson Terry Gibson Tim Slattery
Saskatoon Tim Slattery, Executive Director Al Shalansky, Labour Relations Officer Kevin Glass, Labour Relations Officer Lynn Regier, Administrative Assistant Crystal Larson, Secretary/Receptionist Colette Duffee, Secretary/Receptionist Regina
Ted Makeechak
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HEALTH DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTS We encourage members’ concerns and questions be directed to the staff person assigned to their Health District/Worksite. HEALTH DISTRICTS - LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICERS (SASKATOON) KEVIN GLASS
Phone Number 955-5712
AL SHALANSKY
Phone Number 955-3454
E-mail Address
glassk.hsas@sk.sympatico.ca
E-mail Address
shalanskyal.hsas@sk.sympatico.ca
Greenhead Keewatin Yathé Lloydminster Mamawetan Churchill River Midwest Northwest Prairie West Rolling Hills Saskatoon · Idylwyld Health Centre · Kinsmen Centre · McKerracher · Parkridge · Royal University Hospital · Sherbrooke · Youth Services South West Swift Current Twin Rivers
Battlefords Central Plains Gabriel Springs North Central North East Parkland Pasquia Prince Albert Saskatoon · Calder Centre · Nurses Alumnae Wing · Saskatoon City Hospital · St. Paul’s Hospital · Sturdy Stone
HEALTH DISTRICTS - LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICERS (REGINA) GREG DEREN
Phone Number 585-7753
MARIO KIJKOWSKI Phone Number 585-7754
E-mail Address
dereng.hsas@sk.sympatico.ca
E-mail Address
Moose Mountain Pipestone Regina · Alcohol and Drug Services · Hearing Aid Plan · Mental Health Clinics · Public Health Services · Wascana Rehabilitation Centre South Central South East Touchwood Qu’Appelle
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mario.hsas@sk.sympatico.ca
Assiniboine Valley East Central Living Sky Moose Jaw/Thunder Creek North Valley Regina · Community Health Centres · Cupar and District Nursing Home · Emergency Medical Services · Extendicare · Home Care/SWADD · Lumsden and District Heritage Home · Pasqua Hospital · Regina General Hospital · Regina Pioneer Village · Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home South Country
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Have you changed your name, address, telephone number(s), place of employment, classification (II, III, Senior, M.A., etc.) or status (fulltime, part time, L.O.A., etc.)? If you have, please let us know by clipping out the “Change of Information” form and forward it to the Saskatoon HSAS office at #42-1736 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9.
CHANGE OF INFORMATION FORM
HEALTH DISTRICT MEMBER NAME PREVIOUS NAME (IF CHANGED) HOME ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NO. WORK PHONE NO. PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION STATUS DATE IN EFFECT
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HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF SASKA TCHEWAN A Union of Health Care Professionals
Saskatoon Office: #42 - 1736 Quebec Avenue Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 1V9 E-mail:
Phone: Toll Free: Fax:
955-3399 1-888-565-3399 955-3396
hsasstoon@sk.sympatico.ca
Regina Office: #202 - 4401 Albert Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 6B6 E-mail:
Phone: Toll Free: Fax:
585-7751 1-877-889-4727 585-7750
hsasregina@sk.sympatico.ca
The HSAS Website: http://www3.sk.sympatico.ca/hsas/ is currently being redesigned. We will be unveiling our new site and address over the summer. Watch for bulletins on our old website and in the next edition of Dispatches.
Note: If any of your colleagues express concern about not receiving their newsletter, please have them call the Saskatoon Office. Dispatches is published for the information of members of the Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan.