Funding Available from SUN Provincial

Funding available from SUN Provincial to attend a meeting of the union, such as the Annual Meeting, Bargaining Conference and/or Special Meeting, is determined by membership policies.

The following members will receive funding to attend the meeting; funding specifics are provided under each funding category. Click on the category name to view details.

All other funding available is determined and communicated by the individual SUN Locals - members are encouraged to speak to their local executive prior to registering for the event.

 

FUNDING ELIGIBILITY

  • Funding for Provincial Committee Members is determined by Membership Policy 057-M-2023.
  • As defined under Bylaw 6.01, this category of funding includes members elected to a current  standing committee: NOTE: "Current" committee refers to those elected to the term of May 2023 - April 2025.
    • Constitution, Bylaws, and Resolutions Committee
    • Finance Committee
    • Negotiations Committee
    • Nominations Committee
    • Community Connections Committee
  • Members appointed to the Position Evaluation Committee and SFL Committees are provided funding to attend the meeting as per Membership Policy 056-M-2023.

 

FUNDING PARAMETERS

  • Funding for this category is only provided to those listed above.
  • Funding is not determined by random draw nor shall it be delegated to another SUN member.

  • Funding shall be applied to each day in attendance of the event and limited to:

    • Salary
      • For a scheduled shift (paid provincial union leave), SUN Provincial will reimburse your Employer for one shift per day of the event you are attending.
      • If attending on a day off, SUN Provincial will pay you directly for 8 hours per day of attendance.
    • Travel
      • Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
      • Roundtrip kilometrage shall be paid to members (drivers only) who must travel in excess of 50 kms (one-way) at a rate determined annually by the Board of Directors in the budget.
      • Kilometrage shall be defined as the distance between (direct route) the member’s home town/city and the city/town hosting the event. 
      • Travel time will be compensated for Committee members.
    • Hotel Accommodations
      • Funding for accommodation shall be on the basis of two members sharing a room, members requesting single occupancy shall be responsible for one-half (½) of the cost of the room.
      • As per Membership Policy 057-M-2023, “travel in lieu of hotel” arrangements must be confirmed with the First Vice-President in advance of the event. Contact Denise Dick at denise.dick@sun-nurses.sk.ca for more information.
    • Meals
      • Meal per diems for breakfast and supper will be issued for each day of the event.
      • Reimbursement will not be provided for meals included with the event. 
      • If staying in a hotel, any in-room dining charges must be reconciled upon check out.
      • Lunch will be provided during each meeting day.
    • Parking
      • If required, shall be reimbursed for reasonable parking expenses, receipts required.
    • Registration Fee
      • The required registration fee is not covered by provincial funding.

FUNDING ELIGIBILITY

  • Provincial funding for Local SNC Representatives is determined by Membership Policy 058-M-2023.
    • Local SNC Representative(s) shall be determined by the Local.
    • Funding shall be available for one (1) Representative, or alternate, for each facility/agency identified as a local and/or sub-local in SUN Provincial’s database. 
  • NOTE: While the work of the SUN Network Councils (SNCs) is currently on hold, funding for one (1) representative per local or sub-local identified in SUN Provincial's database is available for this event.

 

FUNDING PARAMETERS

  • Funding for this category is not determined by random draw ; only those appointed by their Local will have access to this funding.
  • Funding shall be applied to each day in attendance of the event and limited to:
    • Salary
      • For a scheduled shift (paid provincial union leave), SUN Provincial will reimburse your Employer for one shift per day of the event you are attending.
      • If attending on a day off, SUN Provincial will pay you directly for 8 hours per day of attendance.
    • Travel
      • Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
      • Roundtrip kilometrage shall be paid to members (drivers only) who must travel in excess of 50 kms (one-way) at a rate determined annually by the Board of Directors in the budget.
      • Kilometrage shall be defined as the distance between (direct route) the member’s home town/city and the city/town hosting the event. 
      • Compensation for travel time is not provided.
    • Hotel Accommodations
      • Funding for accommodation shall be on the basis of two members sharing a room, members requesting single occupancy shall be responsible for one-half (½) of the cost of the room.
      • As per Membership Policy 058-M-2023, “travel in lieu of hotel” arrangements must be confirmed with the First Vice-President in advance of the event. Contact Denise Dick at denise.dick@sun-nurses.sk.ca for more information.
    • Meals
      • Lunch will be provided during each meeting day.
      • Meal per diems for breakfast and supper will not be provided for this funded category for this event.
    • Parking
      • If required, shall be reimbursed for reasonable parking expenses, receipts required.
    • Registration Fee
      • The required registration fee is not covered by provincial funding.

Additional Provincial Funding Opportunities

  • As per Membership Policy 056-M-2023, funding shall be available for one youth representative (up to age 30 at time of event) from each SUN Network to attend the Annual Meeting.

  • One (1) additional youth representative shall be funded, to be selected by random draw from all youth applicants.

 

APPLICATION FOR FUNDING CRITERIA

  • Members must select NON-FUNDED MEMBER from the possible registrant types.
  • Members must identify as a Youth Delegate (<30 years old) and select YES to apply for youth funding.
  • Members must complete the registration process prior to the deadline of 1200 hours on March 19, 2024.
  • Selected applicants will be notified via e-mail by March 20, 2024.

 

FUNDING PARAMETERS

  • Funding for this category is only provided to those selected by random draw and cannot be delegated to another SUN Member.

  • Funding shall be applied to each day in attendance of the event and limited to:

    • Salary
      • For a scheduled shift (paid provincial union leave), SUN Provincial will reimburse your Employer for one shift per day of the event you are attending.
      • If attending on a day off, SUN Provincial will pay you directly for 8 hours per day of attendance.
    • Travel
      • Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
      • Roundtrip kilometrage shall be paid to members (drivers only) who must travel in excess of 50 kms (one-way) at a rate determined annually by the Board of Directors in the budget.
      • Kilometrage shall be defined as the distance between (direct route) the member’s home town/city and the city/town hosting the event. 
      • Compensation for travel time is not provided.
    • Hotel Accommodations
      • Funding for accommodation shall be on the basis of two members sharing a room, members requesting single occupancy shall be responsible for one-half (½) of the cost of the room.
      • As per Membership Policy 058-M-2023, “travel in lieu of hotel” arrangements must be confirmed with the First Vice-President in advance of the event. Contact Denise Dick at denise.dick@sun-nurses.sk.ca for more information.
    • Meals
      • Lunch will be provided during each meeting day.
      • Meal per diems for breakfast and supper will not be provided for this funded category for this event.
    • Parking
      • If required, shall be reimbursed for reasonable parking expenses, receipts required.
    • Registration Fee
      • The required registration fee is not covered by provincial funding.

In celebration of SUN's 50th Anniversary, the SUN Board of Directors have approved a one-time special provincial funding for 120 lucky SUN members looking to attend the Annual Meeting.

Funding parameters for this funding will be equal to the Local SNC Representatives outlined in Membership Policy 058-M-2023. 

Recipients of the anniversary funding will be determined by random draw.

NOTE: Members applying for the Youth Funding may also apply for the Anniversary Funding, following the steps outlined below. Successful recipients of the Youth Funding will  be removed from the random draw for the Anniversary Funding.

 

APPLICATION FOR FUNDING CRITERIA

  • Members must select NON-FUNDED MEMBER from the possible registrant types.
  • Members must identify they wish to be considered for the one-time special funding by selecting YES to apply for anniversary funding.
  • Members must complete the registration process prior to the deadline of 1200 hours on March 19, 2024.
  • Selected applicants will be notified via e-mail by March 20, 2024.

 

FUNDING PARAMETERS

  • Funding for this category is only provided to those selected by random draw and cannot be delegated to another SUN Member.

  • Funding shall be applied to each day in attendance of the event and limited to:

    • Salary
      • For a scheduled shift (paid provincial union leave), SUN Provincial will reimburse your Employer for one shift per day of the event you are attending.
      • If attending on a day off, SUN Provincial will pay you directly for 8 hours per day of attendance.
    • Travel
      • Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
      • Roundtrip kilometrage shall be paid to members (drivers only) who must travel in excess of 50 kms (one-way) at a rate determined annually by the Board of Directors in the budget.
      • Kilometrage shall be defined as the distance between (direct route) the member’s home town/city and the city/town hosting the event. 
      • Compensation for travel time is not provided.
    • Hotel Accommodations
      • Funding for accommodation shall be on the basis of two members sharing a room, members requesting single occupancy shall be responsible for one-half (½) of the cost of the room.
      • As per Membership Policy 058-M-2023, “travel in lieu of hotel” arrangements must be confirmed with the First Vice-President in advance of the event. Contact Denise Dick at denise.dick@sun-nurses.sk.ca for more information.
    • Meals
      • Lunch will be provided during each meeting day.
      • Meal per diems for breakfast and supper will not be provided for this funded category for this event.
    • Parking
      • If required, shall be reimbursed for reasonable parking expenses, receipts required.
    • Registration Fee
      • The required registration fee is not covered by provincial funding.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding funding , please contact annual.meeting@sun-nurses.sk.ca.