Saskatchewan Faces Critical Shortage of Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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What happened
Regina is experiencing a critical shortage of nuclear medicine technologists, according to reports from CUPE, the union representing health workers in the city. The union stated that workers are leaving Saskatchewan for higher paying jobs in Alberta, Manitoba, and British Columbia, where senior technologists can earn up to $15 more per hour for the same work. The president of CUPE noted that the wage in Saskatchewan is currently among the lowest in Western Canada.
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Why it matters
The shortage affects the ability to perform critical diagnostic testing for conditions ranging from cancer to heart blockages. Due to the lack of staff, patients in the region may experience waits of up to 18 months for necessary test results. Currently, seven of the 18 nuclear medicine technologist positions in Regina are vacant.
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Who's involved
- SaskatchewanProvince facing a critical staffing shortage of specialized healthcare workers.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Surveys show rising salaries and recruitment trends in BC and Alberta.1 source
Labor migration from Saskatchewan is driven by higher wages in BC, AB, and MB.1 source
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Saskatchewan
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British Columbia
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Alberta
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Manitoba
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Related events
- Both Ontario and Alberta have mandated a return to office work, sparking union concern and policy debate.
- The Fraser Institute published a study on job creation in the province of Canada.
- Saskatchewan aims to maintain affordability across the province as Premier Scott Moe leads the government.
- United Steelworkers members are working across Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia.
- CUPE is demanding better wages from the government for health-care workers in Saskatchewan.