A Regina woman is sharing her story after her mother died in the COVID-19 outbreak at Parkside Extendicare on Sunday and says the government could have done more.

SEIU-West and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations have agreed on a tentative contract for over 11,500 health-care workers in Saskatchewan.

In a letter to the premier and health and labour relations ministers, SEIU-West president Barbara Cape says members have been left feeling frustrated and want action.

The NDP said it shows overcrowding has become such a common problem that treating patients in hallways is becoming normal.

SEIU-West, a union that represents Saskatchewan Health Authority-employed security officers, said it’s concerned a report sets the table for privatization.

Support workers at Elmwood Group Homes in Saskatoon have voted to accept a new contract.

SEIU-West said members will no longer pick up or put away groceries and other supplies at Elmwood Residences in Saskatoon.

SEIU-West said Elmwood Residences has agreed to resume bargaining on some issues, but is insisting on no wage increase.

Over 70 workers filed a strike notice to Elmwood Residences last week.

A group of younger Saskatchewan residents gathered outside the Saskatoon cabinet office to protest budget cuts.