November 21, 2008
Educational funding announced for Independent Facilities Members
BCNU establishes education fund for members employed at Independent Facilities (not employed under the Provincial Collective Agreement) More...

November 18, 2008
Join the Honduras and El Salvador Health Tour 2009!
Are you interested in a learning vacation, finding out about health care in another country? More...

November 17, 2008
BCNU members elected to represent their communities across British Columbia
Several BCNU members who put their names forward in the municipal election were elected on November 15th. More...

November 14, 2008
BCNU signs agreement with Williams Lake Seniors' Village
Tentative contract makes gains for new BCNU members in all employment categories More...

November 6, 2008
Municipal election on Saturday November 15th
BCNU members are running for office in several communities. To check for the municipal voting locations in your community More...

November 4, 2008
Ombudsman investigation: BCNU encourages nurses to advocate for improved seniors' care by distributing postcard to the public
BCNU is encouraging members to assist the BC Ombudsman in the province-wide investigation into healthcare for seniors. More...

November 4, 2008
Conference planned for internationally educated nurses
The free event is co-sponsored by BCNU and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and will be held Saturday November 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in New Westminster More...

October 10, 2008
The future of medicare and the health of our communities are at stake
On Tuesday October 14th, vote for the candidates who will defend medicare, quality child care and safe food for Canadians More...

October 3, 2008
Watch for ads and materials that encourage a vote for public healthcare on October 14th
Many of you may have received materials at home from BCNU, your national federation of nurses unions and your provincial federation of labour. More...

October 2, 2008
Regional Bargaining Conferences scheduled for the fall - CORRECTION
BCNU is beginning preparations for the next round of provincial bargaining by holding regional bargaining strategy conferences throughout the province this fall. More...

September 30, 2008
Attendance & Wellness Program: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
BCNU cautions members about sharing medical information with managers – recommends union representation at all attendance management meetings More...

September 26, 2008
Time off for voting – Federal Election October 14th 2008
Under the provisions of Article 36 in BCNU’s Provincial Collective Agreement, BCNU members are “entitled to four consecutive hoursfree from work More...

September 16, 2008
Reminder to sign up for Breast Cancer Run for the Cure
Members are encouraged to sign up and join in this year's CIBC Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure, scheduled for Sunday,
October 5. More...

September 8, 2008
NURSES VOTES COUNT!
The federal election on October 14th is the time for each of us to advocate for public healthcare More...

September 3, 2008
Are you a BCNU member thinking of running for office in the municipal election this November 15th?
You can apply for BCNU support now More...

August 29, 2008
Send a message and celebrate Labour Day together
Speak out for an increased minimum wage. Speak out against gas taxes that community nurses and others are being forced to pay! More...

August 12, 2008
BCNU renews collective agreement with Tsartlip First Nation
Cooperation and mutual respect lead to quick tentative agreement which will be in effect from January 1, 2008 to March 31, 2010 More...

July 31, 2008
Executive MBA program offers senior union leaders and activists learning opportunities
For the second year BCNU is offering senior union leaders and activists an opportunity to earn an Executive MBA in healthcare at UBC's Sauder School of Business. More...

July 30, 2008
Recruit NEW members to your fall regional educationals
This fall is a great time and opportunity for you as leaders, to bring new members out to be part of BCNU's educational experience. More...

July 18, 2008
Latest BCNU Update magazine will be in the mail shortly
The issue features coverage of various educational opportunities for members, including Sharing Our Successes: Leading Innovation, BCNU's recent professional nursing conference. Watch nursing conference sessions!

July 18, 2008
Women's Voices Rising - BCNU co-sponsors women's concert at Vancouver Folk Music Festival Saturday (July 19)
For the second year, BCNU has partnered with the Hospital Employees' Union, CUPE BC and CUPE National to help bring progressive artists More...

July 17, 2008
BCNU supporting long term care on Vancouver Island
Members invited to July 30 Qualicum Beach rally. In response to VIHA's decision to close Cowichan Lodge and outsource more long term care to profit-driven operators More...

July 16, 2008
30th annual Pride Parade Sunday August 3 - BCNU members are invited to participate
BCNU members in the Lower Mainland are invited to join in the fun at Vancouver's 30th annual Pride Parade Sunday August 3. More...

July 9, 2008
Members encouraged to attend Walk for the Dragon July 20
BCNU is a sponsor of the annual fund-raiser for S.U.C.C.E.S.S., the non-profit social service agency More...

July 4, 2008
Nurses Bargaining Association establishes Educational Opportunities Fund
The Nurses Bargaining Association has established an Educational Opportunities Fund to provide financial assistance to NBA members who are pursuing additional education. More...

June 27, 2008
Coming this fall; two new educational workshops in every BCNU region
1. Finding Creative Solutions: Workload and Moral Distress
2. Learning to Soar: Planning for the Change You Want to See More...

June 18, 2008
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day - June 21
Celebrate the diversity and strength of our BCNU membership. A logo design was recently created for the BCNU Aboriginal Leadership Circle by Bracken H'anuse Corlett. More...

June 2, 2008
Members are reminded to complete and return Cultural Research Survey
The survey was sent to all BCNU members in the middle of May with a postage-paid return envelope. The results will help shape the future of our union. More...

May 20, 2008
Nurses say InSite clinic must continue - Take ACTION NOW!
YouTube video coverage features BC nurses who spoke out May 9th in support of Vancouver's supervised injection facility and clinic InSite. More...

May 20, 2008
Sears workers accept new contract without concessions
The boycott of Sears Canada has been lifted following the acceptance of a new contract by appliance service technicians who are members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 213. More...

May 6, 2008
BCNU celebrates Nursing Week
Activities include a postcard campaign to the Premier, a professional nursing conference and radio ads More...

May 2, 2008
Tentative agreement signed with Vernon Hospice Society
BCNU makes gains for members in first round of collective bargaining Members will meet May 26, ratification vote scheduled for May 26 and 27 More...

May 1, 2008
Add your voice for public health care
The BC government is trying to push through legislation that weakens its commitment to equal and accessible public health care for all British Columbians. More...

April 24, 2008
BCNU kicks off support for this year's Run for the Cure
You can register on-line to be part of the BCNU "national team" to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer. More...

April 21, 2008
Members ratify new agreement with Newton Regency Care
Newton RN's make contract gains by moving from CLAC to BCNU. More...

April 21, 2008
Members ratify new agreement with CPAC (Langley Gardens)
RN's make significant gains at the seniors' long term care facility. More...

April 11, 2008
BCNU signs tentative agreement with CPAC (Langley Gardens)
RN's make gains in latest round of collective bargaining. BCNU has reached a tentative agreement at Langley Gardens with significant gains for Registered Nurses at the seniors' long term care facility. More...

April 11, 2008
BCNU signs tentative agreement with Newton Regency Care
Newton RN's make contract gains by moving from CLAC to BCNU. BCNU has reached a tentative agreement with Newton Regency Care after a lengthy period of collective bargaining. More...

April 2, 2008
PCA members will receive a 2.5 per cent wage increase effective April 1/08 For example the top rate for a front line nurse (Level 1 Step 9) will increase from $35.67/hour to $36.56/hour. More...

April 2, 2008
True Stories From Behind the Curtain of Private Health Care: Free Public Forum
Leading researchers and physicians from the U.K. and across Canada will discuss the dangers of privatizing health care in British Columbia. More...

March 26, 2008
Agreements reached with Gitxsan Health Society and Berwick on the Lake Gitxsan Health Society: BCNU resists concessions, improves working conditions and wages More...

March 14, 2008
New three-year nursing degree is a welcome first step to increase the supply of nurses and reduce workloads
The provincial government's $1.4 million commitment to begin a three-year nursing degree program at BCIT is the first step in BCNU's drive to work with Victoria to increase the supply of nurses More...

March 13, 2008
BCNU wants to hear from members negatively affected by Bill 29
Members who lost wages or benefits due to Bill 29 should contact BCNU before May 31, 2008 More...

March 3, 2008
Women across BC celebrate International Women's Day March 8, 2008 International Women's Day originated from the struggles of women for shorter work hours, better pay and the right to vote in the early 1900s. More...

February 29, 2008
BCNU reaches breakthrough tentative agreement with the Nisga'a Valley Health Authority
If ratified by members, the agreement would provide wage parity with the Provincial Collective Agreement, on-going recruitment and retention bonuses and significant language to protect nurses against harassment and violence. More...

February 28, 2008
Attention BCNU shoppers: Boycott Sears Canada
Convention delegates support locked out Sears service technicians More...

February 21, 2008
Independent Bargaining: BCNU makes major gains
New agreements cover members working for various private long term care facilities in the Lower Mainland More...

January 28, 2008
BCNU's top offices filled by acclamation
Debra McPherson has been re-elected by acclamation for another two-year term as BCNU president. More...

January 28, 2008
Nurses resolve Bill 29 dispute with government and employers
Agreement involves compensation, education, adjustment options for displaced nurses and recognition of lost seniority More...

January 18, 2008
Management agrees to display violence prevention signs in health facilities across the province
Clear language declares that violence will not be tolerated More...

January 14, 2008
BCNU wants to hear from members negatively affected by Bill 29
Your union is currently negotiating with the province to ensure that members who lost wages and benefits because of the controversial legislation are compensated More...

January 9, 2008
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 25, 2008. More...