December 2006
Season's Greetings Message - "Support INSITE"
Help BCNU's campaign to save Vancouver's safe Injection Site More...

December 19, 2006
Tentative agreement reached after tough weekend bargaining
After a series of long meetings that stretched into the early morning hours, a tentative agreement has now been reached between the Public Service Nurses Bargaining Association (PSNBA) and the Public Service Employers represented by the Public Service Agency of B.C. (PSABC). More...

December 15, 2006
Deal Reached on Outstanding Signing Bonus Money
Five hundred nurses with outstanding claims will begin receiving their bonus money in February 2007. But 300 other claims remain unverified because of the lack of proper information. More...

December 12, 2006
Call for PRF Assessment Committee nominees
The Professional Responsibility Clause in the Provincial Collective Agreement was changed during 2006 negotiations to add an Assessment Committee. If a PRF issue remains unresolved following the COO or designate’s written response, the nurse may now forward the matter to an Assessment Committee. More...

December 12, 2006
BC nurses cite understaffing
The National Survey of the Work and Health of Nurses, released Dec. 11 shows BC nurses are the most likely in Canada to report that inadequate understaffing levels are undermining their work environments and their ability to provide quality care to patients. More...

December 8, 2006
Notice of Election in 2007
BCNU Treasurer, Executive Councillor (Pensions) and Executive Coucillor (OH&S) More...

November 22, 2006
Public Service talks to resume December 4
Negotations on a new contract for Public Service nurses have been scheduled to resume December 4, following productive discussions with government officals More...

November 21, 2006
Returning to work after retirement - some conditions and rules More...

November 21, 2006
Safe Sharps: There is still time to submit a written presentation More...

November 21, 2006
Public Service talks reach standstill, as Victoria fails to provide a financial mandate to its negotiator
Members are encouraged to contact Cabinet Ministers by fax or email More..

November 8, 2006
Public Service bargaining: discussions are positive, many issues are resolved
Negotiations toward a new contract for nurses in the Public Service continued on November 1, 2 and 3. More...

October 31, 2006
BCNU encourages nurses to get a flu shot this fall
The union supports the flu vaccination program as a sound preventative health measure. We believe a positive, educational approach to the issue is far superior to a coercive or punitive approach. More...

October 27, 2006
Radiation Exposure: Fraser Health Authority agrees to protect nurses
The settlement resolves a long-standing grievance by a single BCNU member who was determined to force her employer to provide a safe and healthy working environment More...

October 27, 2006
Safe Sharps:
WorkSafe BC announces dates for new public hearings More...

October 26, 2006
BCNU members at Joye Morris Inc. ratify new contract
Members working at 10 jail health units vote 84 percent for new deal that provides higher wages and an improved sick leave plan More...

October 18, 2006
Progress made as Public Service bargaining gets underway
Negotiators for Public Service nurses and the provincial government made progress toward a new contract when they sat down for two days of talks Oct. 4 and 12. More...

October 11, 2006
Tentative agreement reached between BCNU and Joye Morris Health Serivces New proposal includes a wage increase and an improved sick leave plan More...

October 3, 2006
Joye Morris bargaining scheduled for Oct. 10-11
Bargaining committee develops plan of action and sets priorities, after BCNU members show they're prepared to take whatever job action is necessary to achieve an acceptable collective agreement. More...

September 29, 2006
Sign up for Gordon Campbell's "Conversation on Health"
To help balance the Premier's agenda for user fees and more private, for-profit care, it's important for BCNU members to get involved through the on-line chat rooms and regional forums. More...

September 12, 2006
Register for upcoming Municipal and Public Service pension plan seminars
Please find below the links to the retirement seminar schedules for the Municipal and Public Service pension plans. All plan members are welcome to attend, including those receiving long-term disability. More...

September 1, 2006
Tentative agreement rejected
Greater than 50 per cent of BCNU members voting on the tentative agreement with Joye Morris Health Services Inc. have rejected the offer. More...

August 25, 2006
Ratification vote set for August 31st
The ratification vote on the tentative agreement reached between BCNU and Joye Morris Health Services Inc. has been set for August 31, 2006. More...

August 23, 2006
Tentative agreement reached between BCNU and Joye Morris Health Services After a marathon bargaining session that lasted into the early hours today, the BCNU Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached with Joye Morris Health Services Inc. More...

August 21, 2006 
Bargaining to start October 2006
The 12th Nurses Master Public Service collective agreement expires on December 31, 2006. In the fall, bargaining will commence with the BC Public Service Agency, which negotiates on behalf of the BC government. More...

July 19, 2006
Insite and continuation of Section 56 exemption -
A letter from Anne Shannon - Dear Prime Minister Harper, I am writing to you to request your support regarding the continued existence of Insite, Vancouver’s supervised injection site. More...

June 28, 2006
July 31st Bonus Deadline - No Communication No Payment
A letter from Gary Fane - On July 5, 2006, BCNU Representatives will meet with HEABC to resolve allthoutstanding issues concerning members being short changed on their bonus money. More...

June 26, 2006
New vehicle allowance: members should consult Canada Revenue Agency
Under the new Provincial Collective Agreement for nurses, BCNU members holding regular positions who use their own vehicles to deliver community-based services are eligible for a new $50 a month taxable allowance. More...

June 23, 2006
BCNU launches review of its governance, operational and regional structures Recommendations from the review will be presented to delegates at the 2007 convention More...

June 7, 2006
Emergency Room "Action Now" members and BCNU Council plan new strategies to ensure the voice of nursing is heard by decision-makers across BC Process to engage ward nurses in discussions about overcapacity and its impact will also be developed More...

June 1, 2006
Letter from Gary Fane - Re: Bonus Problems and Opportunities
As we expected, writing bonus cheques for over 25,000 nurses in six Health Authorities and over 300 work places is providing enormous challenges. More...

May 29, 2006
BCNU continues to lobby for support for ER nurses to ensure nursing solutions are implemented across each health authority
BCNU will be approaching health authorities for assurances that adequate supports will also be in place for all nurses regardless of where they work More...

May 24, 2006
Our choice Our voice
Election 2006 - Debra McPherson re-elected BCNU president
BCNU members have voted overwhelmingly to re-elect Debra McPherson as our president. McPherson defeated former BCNU vice president and Cranbrook RN Patt Shuttleworth by a margin of 3,480 to 1,661 votes. More...

May 24, 2006
Code Blue for Childcare campaign
CODE BLUE means "medical emergency." Canadian politicians need to know that saving child care is an urgent need. The Child Care Advocacy Association of Canada (CCAAC) has launched CODE BLUE for Child Care campaign. More...

May 16, 2006
Research survey of emergency/critical care nurses on SARS/infections disease outbreaks issues
Researchers at the University of Ottawa are conducting a research study titled: Caring About Healthcare Workers As First Responders. More...

May 12, 2006
Solution reached on wage increases dates
Unions and HEABC resolve effective dates for pay raise. More...

May 10, 2006
Letter to Editor re 90K - Erroneous info from Vancouver Sun
BCNU sends letter to the editor. Some of the information in your story about BC nurses’ new collective agreement was misleading and inaccurate. More...

May 9, 2006
WCB Rules Relaxed for Norwalk and other Contagious Diseases
It is no longer an absolute requirement to see a physician or to have a confirmed strain of disease for acceptance of a compensation claim for contagious diseases such as Norwalk. More...

May 9, 2006
Still time to vote for BCNU president
BCNU's election for the position of president runs from 9 AM on May 1 to 12 Noon on May 26. The two candidates running for BCNU president are Debra McPherson and Patt Shuttleworth.. More...

May 8, 2006
BCNU will celebrate Nursing Week with TV and radio ads, and worksite materials requested by steward coordinators
BCNU will celebrate Nursing Week (May 8-14) by launching a series of television and radio ads that highlight the positive work of Registered Nurses in seeking solutions to improve patient care. More...

May 5, 2006 - NBA Bulletin
Members ratify new contract by 97.1 per cent
Members of the unions belonging to the Nurses’ Bargaining Association have voted by 97.1 per cent to ratify the new Provincial Collective Agreement. More...

May 4, 2006
Last chance to persuade the WCB to fix its proposed new sharps regulation
Your voice/fingers are needed to make a difference. More...

May 2, 2006
Nurses join teams to improve hospital emergency rooms
But BCNU is opposed to the transfer of admitted patients from emergency ward hallways onto hallways on medical wards. More...

April 25, 2006
AUTOMOBILE EXPENSES - Members must file a grievance if employer refuses to provide T-2200 form
On the advice of the Canada Revenue Agency, some health employers are refusing to provide members who request them a T-2200 form for the purpose of claiming automobile expenses on their income tax return. More...

April 20, 2006
Undergraduate Nurses eligible to cast ballot in May 4th ratification vote
All BCNU members who are covered by the Provincial Collective Agreement are encouraged to take part in the Ratification Vote on May 4, 2006. This includes BCNU members working in Undergraduate Nurse positions. More...

April 12, 2006
May 4th Ratification Vote
BCNU members on Long Term Disability also encouraged to vote
BCNU members who are covered by the Provincial Collective Agreement are encouraged to take part in the Ratification Vote on May 4, 2006. More...

April 2006 Ratification Meetings
Calendar of Meetings... Check frequently for changes or updates More...

April 6, 2006
Detailed settlement documents
The detailed settlement documents from the Nurses' Bargaining Association tentative agreement are now available Bargaining Hotline] More...

April 5, 2006
The one-time bonus money of $3,150 - some questions and some answers
1. Who is eligible for the bonus money? More...

March 31, 2006 - NBA Bulletin
Nurses reach tentative deal with health employers
Proposed agreement provides significant gains for nurses in key areas of workload and compensation, includes signing bonus More..

March 27, 2006
Psssttt.........Pass it on.......A real wage increase is worth more than a one-time bonus that produces just $1.73 a day!
The BC government wants nurses to take a little and give up a lot. More...

March 25, 2006 - NBA Bulletin
Bargaining continues with first monetary offers tabled
Bargaining for a new Provincial Collective Agreement continued this week with negotiators for the Nurses' Bargaining Association and the Health Employers' Association exchanging proposals on a number of issues. More...

March 24, 2006 - NBA Bulletin
Bargaining Update To Be Posted Saturday 6 PM
An update on provincial bargaining will be posted on the BCNU website by 6:00 PM Saturday, March25th. More...

March 23, 2006
BCNU supports striking Super Valu – Extra Foods workers
Workers at the Super Valu _ Extra Foods West Vancouver Park Royal store have been on strike since January 13, 2006 in their fight to resist concessions and defend their right to earn a modest living. More...

March 17, 2006 - NBA Bulletin
Negotiations proceeding on schedule and on topic
First, the Nurses’ Bargaining Association would like to congratulate the HEU and the HSA on their tentative collective agreements. More...

March 17, 2006
Bargaining Hotline Up and Running
Please call the bargaining hotline to get updated reports More...

March 16, 2006
Revised Contract Interpretation Manual for PCA now on the BCNU website
The revised Contract Interpretation Manual for the Provincial Collective Agreement is now on the BCNU website. More...

March 15, 2006
Act now to strengthen WCB compensation for latex allergies
The WCB has proposed amendments to the policy on Asthma and Contact Dermatitis that can support BCNU’s position that nurses need compensation for these life-altering work-related disabilities. More...

March 13, 2006
Mustel Group will poll members about PCA bargaining this week
If you are contacted by a caller from the firm, please participate in the survey which will take about five minutes. More...

March 10, 2006 - NBA Bulletin
Nurses' Bargaining Association bargaining committee concludes first week of bargaining
The Nurses’ Bargaining Association bargaining committee met with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) and Health Authority representatives for the past five days (March 6 - 10,2006) More...

March 10, 2006
RNs/RPNs critical to your CARE
Bargaining conference launches "RNs/RPNs Critical to Your Care" campaign; as a first step "take a break during spring break". Provincial Bargaining report now in mail to members More...

March 9, 2006
"Our Choice, Our Voice"
Candidate withdraws from BCNU presidential election
Candidate Julian Finn has withdrawn from BCNU’s presidential election. More...

March 8, 2006
Stephen Lewis Speech now on BCNU Website
Stephen Lewis’ emotionally-moving speech to BCNU Convention delegates about HIV/AIDS in Africa is now available on the BCNU website. More...

March 8, 2006
"Our Choice, Our Voice"
Info on BCNU presidential candidates now on our website
Information on the candidates for BCNU president is now on the BCNU website More...

February 27, 2006
BCNU - 25 YEARS STRONG! - BCNU celebrates our 25th Anniversary this year
BCNU is celebrating our 25th Anniversary this year, commemorating a quarter-century of nurses working together to improve our position in the workplace, in the economy and in our communities. More...

February 24, 2006
Open Letter to the Interior Health Authority
Albo tragedy – Appalling Health Care Policies - The insensitive transfer and subsequent death of 91 year old Fanny Albo is, unfortunately, not an isolated incident. More...

February 2, 2006
BC Nurses Education Bursary still available
The Nurses Education Bursary Program, managed by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education, provides bursaries ranging from $500 to $3,500 for (in order of priority): More...

February 2, 2006
"Our Choice, Our Voice"
Election 2006: three candidates running for BCNU President
Nominations have now closed for the upcoming BCNU election for the positions of President and Vice President. More...

January 31, 2006
Stephen Lewis to address BCNU Convention - Replaces January 26th Bulletin
Members in the Lower Mainland and members of the public (space permitting*) are welcome to attend. More...

January 30, 2006
Health authorities introduce plans to increase the number of hallway patients
BCNU members need to be diligent in filling out PRFs when patient and/or staff safety is at risk and actively participate in critical data collection at the worksite over the next month More...

January 26, 2006
Stephen Lewis to address BCNU Convention
Members in the Lower Mainland and members of the public (space permitting) are welcome to attend More...

January 25, 2006
"Our Choice, Our Voice"
Nominations for BCNU president and vice-president close Friday 5 p.m.
Nominations for BCNU president and vice president close this Friday (January 27) at 5 p.m. More...

January 25, 2006
Safe Sharps: Last chance for WCB input
Input on the proposed safety engineered medical devices (SEMDs) regulation can be done by e-mail More...

January 23, 2006 - NBA Bulletin
Nurses' Bargaining Association policy discussions underway
In the lead up to provincial bargaining, policy discussions have begun with representatives from all health authorities plus Providence Health Care, Ministry of Health, Health Employers Association of BC and the Nurses' Bargaining Association (BC Nurses' Union, Health Sciences Association and Union of Psychiatric Nurses). More...

January 18, 2006 - Urgent
Members urged to attend WCB Review on Safe Sharps
WCB regulation review on Medical Engineered Safety Devices More...

January 13, 2006
"Medicare is worth fighting for" - Newspaper ad promotes medicare as key election issue
BCNU has placed advertisements in selected newspapers around the province to promote the protection of public not-for-profit medicare as a key issue in the federal election campaign. More...

January 13, 2006
Important Survey for bargaining has been mailed to members covered by the provincial contract
Please take the time to fill out and return the survey by January 31 to help BCNU compile information about your work situation and your workload More...

January 11, 2006
"Our Choice, Our Voice"
Call for Nominations for Election of BCNU President and Vice President
Any member who wishes to run in this year=s election for BCNU president and vice president must submit their nomination papers to BCNU by 5 PM, January 27, 2006. More...

January 3, 2006
Time off for voting - in the Federal Election January 23
BCNU’s collective agreement ensures members are entitled to time off to vote More...