1. Tripartite Agreement Overview February 11, 2013

2. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement History - 2008 Partnership 2008 Negotiations focused on addressing registered nurse shortage. Focused on retention & recruitment to improve professional environment. Parties achieved a 4 year agreement addressing competitive wages & benefits.

3. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement History - 2008 Partnership continued… More than 900 registered nurses hired over four years (exceeding goal of 800). Going into negotiations in 2012, SUN and Government recognized the importance in preserving unallocated funds to continue the positive work that had been accomplished.

4. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement 2012 Bargaining Outcome SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Agreement –Signed April 26, 2012 2012 Memorandum of Settlement –Two-year agreement –Roll-over agreement (2% lump sum); plus 2% in year-two

5. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Tripartite Agreement Strategic Focus and Objectives Maximize registered nursing employment opportunities. Identify initiatives that support innovation, positive system transformation, positive patient outcomes and employee engagement. Work collaboratively to establish a culture of safety and wellness in the workplace with a focus on patient and staff safety. Establish registered nursing workforce plan to be used to determine the number and distribution of registered nurses within the province. Communication/knowledge transfer. Work in alignment with Lean principles

6. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Priorities 1.Regularization of hours of work. 2.Improved safety for nurses. 3.Recruitment and retention in rural & remote locations.

7. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement What can it do? A new way of doing business: Build relationships to address shared concerns & priorities in a collaborative environment. Engage parties in collaborative discussion – speaking the same language with the same goals.

8. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement What can it do? … continued … Develop research & evidence in concert with RHAs and Ministry of Health. Create an opportunity to learn, evaluate & begin to improve workplace issues. Opportunity to talk about how RNs/RPNs/RN(NP)s can improve health care.

9. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Tripartite Agreement What it is not: –A quick fix –Replacement CBA

10. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Who is doing the work of the Tripartite Tripartite Steering Committee

11. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Who is doing the work of the Tripartite Tripartite Working Group

12. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Who is doing the work of the Tripartite Sub-Working Groups LR/Organizational Change Safety Communication

13. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Regional Champions Regional Champions are being identified: - Each Region will appoint a Nursing Operational Leader and Labour Relations Lead to champion the Tri- Partite work. In addition, SUN and the MOH will assign their lead names.

14. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Regional Champions continued… - Each Region will identify their internal process for cascading information from the CEO level down to the front line Managers and employees. - Each Lead can act as a liaison back to any of the working groups

15. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Your Regional Champions RegionNursing LeaderLR Leader SaskatoonGaylene MolnarBarry Barss PA ParklandLynnda BergDennis Karakochuk Keewatin YatthéJean Marc Desmeules Iris Clarke Five HillsHeather SegallAmy Johnson

16. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Your Regional Champions RegionNursing LeaderLR Leader Prairie NorthGloria KingDebbie Iwanchuk SunriseSharon ClarkTrent Szabo Sun CountryJanice GirouxTerry Steininger Regina Qu’Appelle Karen EarnshawIngrid Reid

17. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Your Regional Champions RegionNursing LeaderLR Leader Kelsey TrailLisa MajorTim Hobbins HeartlandCarrie GlassfordBrenda Scholer CypressAnita SagadahlNorma Kilcher Mamawetan Churchill River Jenny ParrisC V Singh

18. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement www.sun-nurses.sk.ca

19. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Labour Relations/Organizational Change process Purpose: To capture changes to SUN member positions –Goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for patients, nurses and employers by working collaboratively to address issues. Principles & guidelines developed

20. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Labour relations/Organizational Change process continued… Focus on discussions involving front line staff, managers and the Union Utilizing Lean principles Supports transparency and information sharing Measuring success by the achieving a solution through open dialogue

21. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Rationale/Triggers for Organizational Change: Legislative changes Service/Program Enhancements Model of care changes Facility closures

22. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Rationale/Triggers for Organizational Change continued … Reduction of work Loss of Physicians Fiscal Responsibility Other reasons/rationale

23. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Organizational Change Process Manager determines that a SUN position may be affected by a proposed operational change. Manager makes initial contact with a Labour Relations consultant or an Employee Relations consultant to start the dialogue process.

24. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Organizational Change Process continued.. Coordination of further discussion occurs which involves a SUN Employment Relations Officer and the Local President. Options for consideration are discussed and reviewed Resolution is reached

25. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Organizational Change Process continued… Completed Tri-partite Organizational Change Form sent to a designate of the Tripartite Steering Committee. Completion of the form is to ensure appropriate data capture and future reporting.

26. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Communications Working Group Clear communication and education will be essential. Our goal is to ensure all stakeholders are fully informed and engaged in the important work occurring through this partnership, and to provide channels for feedback. and questions.

27. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Safety Working Group The Safety Working Group continues to: Examine potential OHS project opportunities to enhance current work. Examine the current state of health

28. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement Rural and Remote Recruitment/Retention Review of work undertaken by Recruitment/Retention Committees completed by Dr. Lois Barry. Further work to come to identify key initiatives that support the work of the Tripartite.

29. SUN/Government/RHA Tripartite Partnership Agreement QUESTIONS