Policies serve as the foundation for holding the Union accountable. In our efforts to provide direction and leadership, Board of Directors and Membership policies have been developed to provide the necessary guidance in the execution of responsibilities.

Board Policies

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001-B-2007Information Technology and Telecommunication Resources
002-B-2007Annual Financial Audit
003-B-2007Information the Board Requires
004-B-2007Strategic Planning
007-B-2007Staff Recognition
008-B-2007Board Appointed Representatives
009-B-2007Scheduling of Routine Board Events
010-B-2007Risk Management
011-B-2007Board Reimbursement and Professional Development
012-B-2007Electronic Decision Making
013-B-2007Executive Director Performance Review
014-B-2016Mentorship
015-B-2007Hiring & Contracts of Out of Scope Employee
016-B-2007Budget Considerations
017-B-2007Convention Delegate Selection
018-B-2007Conflict of Interest
019-B-2007Conduct and Confidentiality
020-B-2007Negotiations
022-B-2009Consent Agenda
023-B-2009Corporate Sponsorship
024-B-2010Significant Occasion Recognition
025-B-2010Board Member Recognition
026-B-2011Access to Other Leaves While on Union Business
027-B-2013Representation at International Conferences/Events
028-B-2007President, First Vice-President Accommodation and Relocation
029-B-2007President, First Vice President Compensation
030-B-2023Funding: Annual Meeting and Bargaining Conference — Board of Directors
031-B-2023Funding: General work of Board of Directors


Member Policies

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001-M-2007Database of SUN Membership
002-M-2007Membership Information Confidentiality
003-M-2007Independent Assessment Committee (IAC) Reports
004-M-2007Independent Assessment Committee (IAC) Referral Appeals
005-M-2007Financial Tools for Locals
006-M-2007Legal Assistance for Disability Appeals
007-M-2007Legal Assistance Fund for Professional Associations Referrals
008-M-2007Grievance/Arbitration Appeals
009-M-2007Participation at General Meetings
010-M-2007Admittance to General Meetings
011-M-2007Annual Meeting Banquet
012-M-2007Fragrance/Smoke Free SUN Functions/Meetings
013-M-2007Financial Report to the Annual Meeting
014-M-2007Resolutions with Financial Components
015-M-2007Reimbursement for Attendance at Affiliate Organizations
016-M-2007Voting at Affiliate Conventions
017-M-2007Interview Panels for the Employer
018-M-2007Religious Objectors
019-M-2007Provincial Membership Dues
020-M-2007Member Attendance at Board Meetings
021-M-2007Local and Network Briefs
022-M-2007Request for Minutes of Board of Directors Meetings
023-M-2007Nominations and Elections
025-M-2007Local Letter of Understanding — Negotiating Authority
027-M-2007Office Personnel
028-M-2007Local Laptop Funding
029-M-2007Life Memberships and Allied Personnel
030-M-2007Social Support
033-M-2007Payment when SUN Events Cancelled
034-M-2007Out of Town Travel Related Advances
035-M-2026SUN Local Funding
036-M-2007Timelines for Internal Financial Transactions
040-M-2007Strike/Lockout Expectations
041-M-2008Overtime Strike Action and Related Union Leave
042-M-2009Expectations of SUN Members at Internal or External Events
043-M-2009Sector Designations
044-M-2019Local and Network Workshops, Educationals, Briefs, Presentations and External Communications
045-M-2010SUN Scholarships
046-M-2010Honorariums for Locals
047-M-2010SUN Member Recognition
048-M-2011Access to Other Leaves While on Union Business
049-M-2012Annual Meeting Schedule
050-M-2012Canadian Labour Congress District Labour Council Support
051-M-2012Preceptorship of Students
052-M-2012Exceptional Travel Circumstances
054-M-2022Network Leads
056-M-2023Funding: Annual Meeting and Bargaining Conference — Other Positions
057-M-2023Funding: Annual Meeting and Bargaining Conference — Provincial Committees
058-M-2023Funding: Annual Meeting and Bargaining Conference — SUN Network Chairs and Local Representatives
059-M-2023Funding: Annual Meeting and Bargaining Conference — Network Leads
060-M-2023Funding: Annual Meeting Social Committee
062-M-2023Funding: General work of Provincial Committees
063-M-2023Funding Arbitrations & Independent Assessment Committee (IAC) Hearings
064-M-2023Funding: External Education
065-M-2023Funding: Internal Education
066-M-2023Funding: Local Nursing Advisory Committee Preparation
067-M-2023Funding: New Local Orientation
068-M-2023Funding: Nursing Students at General Meetings