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BCNU Council appoints various committees to provide advice to Council and help it make decisions.
Some committees provide annual reports to the BCNU Convention.
The union often asks members who do not hold leadership positions to apply to be part of some BCNU committees.
If you're interested in BCNU Committees, Networks and Working Groups, fill out the participation form and submit it to the BCNU office to the attention of Jacquie Bobenic.
Complaints Investigation
This committee only meets when a BCNU member files a complaint against another BCNU member as outlined under the BCNU constitution Article 34. The committee investigates the complaint and makes recommendations regarding the status.
The committee consists of one elected member from each of the sixteen BCNU regions. Only three of the sixteen elected members plus the committee chair meet to hear each complaint.
Discipline
The Committee meets only when there is a complaint made. They hear and decide if the complaint is deemed valid.
The Committee has no less than sixteen members - one member elected by each of the sixteen regions.
BCNU Bursary
The committee consists of at least four (4) members from Council, one of which is a member of the provincial executive committee.The purpose of this committee is to manage and disburse money from the various BCNU Education and Bursary funds.
The committee reviews funding applications, verifies information as needed and notifies successful and unsuccessful applicants as per each fund's criteria.
They also review criteria, guidelines and application forms for each education fund at least once per year and as needed and bring proposed changes to Council for review and approval. The committee is responsible to ensure membership awareness of various education funds through BCNU communication channels.
Finance
The Finance Committee monitors the financial affairs of the Union. They maintain, promote and protect the financial position of the Union. They also recommend policies to the BCNU Council with respect to the financial affairs of the Union.
As per BCNU Bylaws: The composition of the Committee consists of the Treasurer, who shall be the Chair, and four other members appointed by the council. Two shall be council members as elected by the council.
LEAP
The Legal Expense Assistance Program (LEAP) was established in 1988 with a mandate to assist BCNU members with legal problems which primarily arise from work related issues or incidents that give rise to a Professional Review or Inquest by the CRNBC. The program provides representation at CRNBC processes; funds costs associated with attending CRNBC meetings and hearings; pays for medical assessments and associated fees; and covers other expenditures decided on a case by case basis in accordance with BCNU guidelines.
The LEAP committee is responsible for decision making regarding funding parameters and future directions for the program.
The Committee is composed of five members including a Chair elected from Council. These members shall be composed of one representative from each of Large Acute Care, Small Acute Care, Medium Acute Care, Long Term Care and Community/Public Service. The LEAP Administrator is also a member of the Committee. The Committee meets at least once per year and between meetings makes other decisions via Conference Call.
OH&S
The Occupational Health and Safety Committee is made up of the Regional Executive OH&S member from the sixteen regions, as well as the Provincial OH&S Chair who is a member of the provincial executive.
The Committee meets to identify health and safety needs of the members and possible recommendations to address these needs; develop policy and position statements; oversee program implementation and evaluation; lobby appropriate agencies; and communicate BCNU's health and safety position to members.
Pensions
The BCNU Pension Committee consists of representatives from the three major pension plans in which BCNU members are enrolled: the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), the Public Service Pension Plan, and the Canadian Blood Services Pension Plan, plus the Chair and one retiree. The Trustee and Alternate trustee of the Municipal Pension Plan are also automatically considered to fill one of these spots.
The Committee’s goals are to promote improvements in pension plans and retirement provisions of collective agreements and education of members of retirement issues.
The Committee has explored and promoted issues such as the enrolment of private for profit employers in the MPP, the joint trusteeship of the BC public sector pension plans and early retirement options. It continues to address investment issues such as ethical screening and socially responsible investing.
Committee members meet three times per year, prior to the meeting of the Municipal Employees Pension Committee (MEPC). The MEPC brings together delegates from various unions around issues related to the Municipal Pension Plan and provides pension education opportunities.
Retired Nurse Network
The Retired Nurses Network is taking action to protect pensions and benefits. They work with BCNU members on key issues affecting retired nurses and connect with other retired nurses in a social context.
The network has a steering committee consisting of a chairperson who is a BCNU Executive Councillor and five steering committee members who are retired BCNU nurse activists. More...
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