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About BCNU
Your Union and Regions​

​We are the BC Nurses' Union. We represent more than 48,000 professional nurses and allied health care workers, providing care in hospitals, long-term care facilities and in the community. We speak up and speak out for safe, quality, public health​ care. We value and respect diversity, and pride ourselves in providing protection, representation and services to all members.​
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 History, Mission and Vision

The BCNU formed in February 1981 after the labour relations division of the Registered Nurses Association of BC (RNABC) broke away and formed a separate, independent union.​ Throughout the 1980s, BCNU won a 22% wage increase, as well as wage parity for nurses working in long-term care. 

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Our Members

By belonging to BCNU, you're part of an active community of skilled health care providers, experienced in fighting to improve working conditions and advocating for patient care.​

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Our Provincial Leadership

BCNU has been a proven leader in the nursing profession and works daily to be the trustworthy and professional representative of nurses in BC, and defenders of public health care.

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Our Regional Leadership

Each BCNU region is led by a Regional Chair; for larger regions, there's also a Co-Chair. You elect your Regional Chair (and Co-Chair) every three years in region-wide elections by secret ballot vote.

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 Human Rights and Equity
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We want all members to feel welcome in BCNU. We`re stronger together when everyone feels free to participate and get involved.​

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Indigenous Leadership Circle

The Indigenous Leadership Circle works to help members identify and tackle issues that are unique to Aboriginal people working in health care.​

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Men in Nursing

The Men in Nursing group works to break down outdated stereotypes. It promotes more men to enter the profession and to become more active in our union. ​

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LGBTQ Caucus

The Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgendered and Queer (LGBTQ) Caucus works to challenge homophobia and increase awareness throughout our union about its damaging impact. 

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 Caucuses & Networks
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 Featured Events

 

 

BCNU In-Person Events Postponed<img alt="" src="/ResponsiveImages/newseventsrollup/2018-events-icons/Meetings_icon_215x215.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />BCNU Head Office - 4060 Regent Street, Burnaby5/14/2020 7:00:00 AM12/31/2020 8:00:00 AMProvincial Eventshttps://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/events-calendar/2020/all-bcnu-events-postponed0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA25717780036D865D7E45B4DA3B766DBCD4A2C47CF005ACCAB19C056A44C8E07083AE00F8E4FBCNU In-Person Events Postponed
Building Union Strength (BUS) – Virtual Provincial Offering<img alt="" src="/ResponsiveImages/newseventsrollup/2017-education_and_workshops/virtual-workshop_215x215.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />via Zoom11/24/2020 5:00:00 PM11/25/2020 1:00:00 AMProvincial Eventshttps://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/events-calendar/2020/virtual-bus-112420100x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA25717780036D865D7E45B4DA3B766DBCD4A2C47CF005ACCAB19C056A44C8E07083AE00F8E4FBuilding Union Strength (BUS) – Virtual Provincial Offering

 Latest News

 

 

Elections Planning Underway for Human Rights and Equity Caucus Representatives10/20/2020 7:00:00 AMBulletin<p>​Regional caucus representatives for each of the six groups to be elected in November<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/news/2020/elections-planning-underway-for-hre-caucus-representatives0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14AElections Planning Underway for Human Rights and Equity Caucus Representatives
Members Entitled to Time Off to Vote10/7/2020 7:00:00 AMElection<p>​Contract provision ensure nurses' right to election leave in order to vote in upcoming provincial election<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/news/2020/members-entitled-to-time-off-to-vote0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14AMembers Entitled to Time Off to Vote
BCNU to Host its First Virtual Conference for Members this November10/2/2020 7:00:00 AMBulletin<p>​The 2020 Human Rights and Equity Conference is going virtual!<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/news/2020/bcnu-to-host-its-first-virtual-conference0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14ABCNU to Host its First Virtual Conference for Members this November

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