The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses has been publishing letters from its nurses online that claim unsafe and alarming conditions in Regina's and Saskatoon's maternity wards.

Problems detailed in the letters include short staffing, lack of beds, outdated equipment and improper care.

The union's president, Bryce Boynton, said staffing issues need to be addressed first and foremost.

"They're seeing people with more complex health issues, but no increase in resources and support to provide those services…