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March 31, 2026

SAHO/Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan (HSAS) Bargaining Update – March 31, 2026

Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan (HSAS) met with SAHO on March 30, 2026, to discuss an interim solution to the funding for the HSAS members’ Extended Health & Enhanced Dental Benefits Plan. More info

March 4, 2026

Extended Health Benefits Under Threat

Currently, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) contributes to the Extended Health & Enhanced Dental Benefit Plan (EH & ED) for HSAS employees at a rate of 2.1% of regular pay. This rate has not increased in over 25 years and is the lowest employer contribution among healthcare unions. That rate is no longer adequate. As a result – if contribution levels are not increased, the plan is projected to be depleted as of July 1, 2026. At that point members could experience a 35% reduction to their EH & ED benefits. More info