Membership Policy 064-M-2023 outlines the provincial funding provided to external education events and in some cases, provisions vary from event to event. 

Salary

• Wages will be paid for the actual days of the events (maximum of 3 days).
• Wages will be based on income continuance or 8 hours/day at the members’ rate of pay; inclusive of travel time.
  • Income continuance = 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.
  • Direct pay = If attending on a day off, SUN Provincial will pay you directly for 8 hours per day of attendance.
• Members requiring union leave should submit their requests ASAP to avoid unnecessary delays.
  • It is the member's responsibility to submit the required leaves of absence to their employer.
  • If required, “Request for Leave for SUN Business” forms are available on the SUN website. Click here to download the form.

Travel

• Mileage shall be paid for round trip travel in excess of 50 kms one-way.
• Mileage shall be defined as the distance between (direct route) the member’s hometown/city and the city/town hosting the event. 
• Car pooling is encouraged.

Hotel Accommodations

• Members who travel in excess of 50 kms one-way are eligible for provincial funding for shared 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.
    • Reimbursement shall be based on standard accommodations, as determined in budget.  
    • Allowable reimbursement is half the actual cost of the shared hotel room up to a maximum of $107.50 per member, per nights stay, including taxes and parking.
• Provincially funded members are not required to stay in the hotel room block arranged by organizers
  • Allowable reimbursement is half the actual cost of the shared hotel room up to a maximum of $107.50 per member, per nights stay, including taxes and parking.
• ROOM SHARE PARTNERS
  • A list of potential room share partners will be provided to attendees once all funded spots have been confirmed.
• ROOM BLOCK
  • It is recommended to book a hotel room as soon as possible to take advantage of the discounted rate.
  • Booking and payment for accommodations shall be the responsibility of the member.
    • Receipts are required for reimbursement after the event.
  • A block reservation is available at the Ramada Plaza Hotel until Monday, August 31 at a corporate rate of $141 for a room.
    • Reservations can be made online or by contacting the Ramada at 1-306-569-1666.

Meals

• Meal per diems do not cover meals provided by the event.
• Lunch will be provided on Thursday, September 17 & Friday, September 18

Parking

• Parking fees will be covered by provincial funding.
• Receipts required.

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