2007

December 13, 2007
News report wrong - BCNU does not support new VIHA care model
While the union supports plan for more resident care hours and RN coverage 24/7, the employer should not impose new staffing models without meaningful discussion and consent More...

November 15, 2007
The BC Nurses' Union – creating a member and staff learning community
BCNU is taking bold new steps to encourage and support members and staff to become knowledgeable leaders in health care and health care policy development. More...

November 15, 2007
BCNU offers senior union leaders and activists an opportunity to earn an Executive MBA in health care at the University of BC
BCNU will sponsor a selected group of senior union leaders, staff and activists for a chance to earn an Executive MBA in health care at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business. More...

November 9, 2007
Are you interested in a learning vacation, using your skills to help in another country?
Join the Honduras and El Salvador Health Tour 2008! More...

November 2, 2007
Is politics in your future? BCNU is offering you two opportunities this month to become the leader you were meant to be.
Two full scholarships are still available for two BCNU members to attend the Canadian Women Voters Congress Women’s Campaign School – on November 16, 17 and 18. More...

October 24, 2007
BCNU encourages nurses to get a flu shot this fall
The union supports the flu vaccination program as a sound preventative health measure that should be promoted through education, not coercion. More...

October 12, 2007
BC NurseLine staff ratify new contract
Deal takes effect when the service is transferred to the government's Emergency and Health Service Commission in December More...

September 27, 2007
There's still time to sign up for Run for the Cure
It's not too late to sign up and participate in this year's Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure this Sunday, September 30. More...

September 7, 2007
BCNU opens an office in Victoria
The initiative to better serve members on Vancouver Island also includes an office in Nanaimo which will open Sept. 25 More...

August 10, 2007
Join BCNU in the CIBC Run for the Cure on September 30th
BCNU hosts its first national team and encourages all members to sign up and Run for the Cure More...

July 23, 2007
Free admission to Michael Moore movie extended to July 23 - 26, 2007
The distributor of the Michael Moore movie SiCKO is extending their offer to all Canadian nurses for one free admission to see the film from Monday, July 23 to Thursday, July 26.  More...

July 13, 2007
Free admission to Michael Moore movie SiCKO July 16 - 19
The distributor of the Michael Moore movie SiCKO is offering all Canadian nurses one free admission to see the film from Monday July 16 to Thursday July 19. More...

June 26, 2007
Parkwood Court, Parkwood Place and The Kensington staff ratify new three-year contract
The three-year collective agreement covers both BCNU and Hospital Employees' Union members. More...

June 7, 2007
Watch the highlights - Nurses from across Canada meet at the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions biennial convention
Unionized nurses from across Canada are meeting in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador this week at the biennial convention of the Canadian Federation of Nurses' Unions. More...

May 25, 2007
Our Choice, Our Voice - BCNU members elect two new executive councillors
Marg Dhillon and Len Rose elected as executive councillors during 25-day televote, which was open to all BCNU members More...

May 17, 2007
Our Choice, Our Voice - There's still time to vote
BCNU televote for executive councillor positions runs until 12 Noon on May 25, 2007 More...

May 17, 2007
Provincial nurses' contract (2006-2010) now available
The 2006-2010 Provincial Collective Agreement for nurses has beenprinted in booklet form and is now available to members at your worksites. More...

May 11, 2007
BC Health Coalition to launch Friends of Medicare with town hall meetings in Kamloops and Vancouver
The BC Health Coalition is launching the Friends of Medicare, an expanded campaign to protect and improve public health care in BC, More...

May 4, 2007
"Sharing our successes, action into practice"
BCNU celebrates nursing week with a major professional conference and radio ad     More...

May 3, 2007
BCNU offers opportunities for new labour relations education program with Capilano College
Applications are encouraged from members who are committed to playing an active leadership role in the future as stewards, regional executives or as a Labour Relations Officer More...

May 3, 2007
Voting is now open for BCNU Executive Councillors
BCNU televote runs from 9 a.m. on May 1 to 12:00 noon on May 25, 2007 More...

April 11, 2007
Workload Committees
Getting your workload concerns on the agenda  - The committees related to addressing workload in our current Provincial Collective Agreement are now up and running provincially and in every Health Authority. More...

April 10, 2007
Progress on new PRF Assessment Committees
Chairs selected and Letter of Understanding agreed. The ability to forward Professional Responsibility Forms to Assessment Committees is now within reach, following the successful negotiation of a Letter of Understanding (LOU) last week. More...

April 2 2007
Federal Minister Launches Educator Pathway Project
Nurses with a passion for education will now have an opportunity to develop their skills and experience because of a new pilot project called the Educator Pathway Project. More...

April 2, 2007
New independent agreements reached
A tentative deal has been reached at Bevan Lodge in Abbotsford, while members have ratified their new agreement at Grand Street Lodge in Mission. More...

March 20, 2007
"Sharing our Successes – Action into Practice"
Applications to attend BCNU's nursing week conference must be in by noon Friday (March 23) More...

March 14, 2007
Independent bargaining – new agreements reached
BCNU has recently concluded bargaining for two independent collective agreements More...

March 8, 2007
Pension purchase deadline for periods ending before April 1, 2002 is fast approaching
Members are encouraged to check your recorded pensionable service months on your Municipal or Public Service Pension benefit statements to determine whether they are correct, or whether there is an opportunity to purchase missing service More...

February 28, 2007
Pension allocation from 2007 wage increase will be deferred
As a result, Nurses' Bargaining Association members will receive the full 3.5 per cent wage increase scheduled for April 1 More...

February 27, 2007
BCNU to hold nursing week conference: "Sharing our Successes – Action into Practice"
BCNU is excited to announce our inaugural nursing week conference, Sharing our successes – action into practice, May 7 & 8 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver. More...

February 22, 2007
Canada Day 2007: Members will receive stat holiday pay for working Monday July 2, not for Sunday July 1
Under federal law, the statutory holiday for Canada Day 2007 will be Monday July 2, because July 1 falls on a Sunday. For more information, visit the BCNU website. More...

February 16, 2007
New contract interpretation manual for the PCA is now available
The revised contract interpretation manual for the 2006-2010 Provincial Collective Agreement is now available on the BCNU website, including improved links to articles. More...

February 9, 2007
ELECTION 2007 - Our Choice Our Voice
Nominations have now closed for the upcoming BCNU election for the positions of Treasurer, Executive Councillor (OH&S) and Executive Councillor (Pensions). More...

February 9, 2007
WHAT'S YOUR HEALTH CARE WORTH?
Conversation on Health — Real "health clock" brings perspective to government spending alarm
Alternate web ticker shows what Victoria spends on health care for each individual British Columbian (hint: it's just one penny for every one minute, 46 seconds) More...

February 1, 2007
Public Service Nurses' ratify new contract
Public Service nurses have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their new contract. The margin in favour of the Public Service Nurses 13th Master Agreement was 98.2 per cent, following a mail-in ballot by members of BCNU and the Union of Psychiatric Nurses. More...

January 26, 2007
CLC aboriginal/workers of colour events in Ottawa — Eligible BCNU members are encouraged to apply
The Canadian Labour Congress is holding its third aboriginal forum and third aboriginal/workers of colour conference in Ottawa March 22-24, 2007. More...

January 25, 2007
Late Registration available for Conversation on Health
Nurses are encouraged to sign up for Friday night health care provider forums in communities where registration deadlines have already expired More...

January 24, 2007
Members are encouraged to speak out in your communities when the "Conversation on Health" comes to town
A strong stand to support and improve public health care is needed, as the Campbell government gears up its push for service cuts, more user pay and private, for-profit care More...

January 23, 2007
Early Intervention Program - New program will help injured workers successfully return to work
Starting on February 12, 2007, if you've been off work for five days due to an illness or injury, you should expect to be telephoned at your home by an Early Intervention Program coordinator. More...

January 11, 2007
Call for nominations for election of BCNU treasurer, executive councillor (pensions) and executive councillor (OH&S)
Any member who wishes to run in this year’s election for BCNU treasurer and executive councillor (Pensions) and executive councillor (OH&S) must submit their nomination papers to BCNU by 5 PM, January 26, 2007. More...

January 9, 2007
Nurse experts needed
Call for PRF Assessment Committee nominees. The Professional Responsibility Clause in the Provincial Collective Agreement (PCA) was changed during 2006 negotiations to add an Assessment Committee. More...

January 4, 2007
Safe Sharps: Hearings rescheduled for Kelowna, Nanaimo
WorkSafe BC hearings on the proposed new sharps regulations have been rescheduled for Kelowna and Nanaimo later this month. More...