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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 Council Member; for larger regions, there may be two representatives. You elect your Regional Council Member 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The Men in Nursing group works to break down outdated stereotypes.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, Transgender 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

 

 

Webinar: Skills of Support for Nervous System Regulation and Destressing<img alt="" src="/ResponsiveImages/newseventsrollup/2017-education_and_workshops/Member-Education_icon_215x215.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Online8/25/2021 7:00:00 PM8/25/2021 8:00:00 PMProvincial Events<p>​1200 - 1300<br></p><p>BCNU Intro to Resiliency Course<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/events-calendar/2021/skills-of-support-for-nervous-system-regulation-and-destressing-082520210x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA25717780036D865D7E45B4DA3B766DBCD4A2C47CF005ACCAB19C056A44C8E07083AE00F8E4FWebinar: Skills of Support for Nervous System Regulation and Destressing
Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee Training<img alt="" src="/ResponsiveImages/newseventsrollup/2017-education_and_workshops/Member-Education_icon_215x215.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Online9/9/2021 4:00:00 PM9/10/2021 12:00:00 AMProvincial Events<p>​0900 - 1700<br></p><p><em>This event is salary replaced.</em><br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/events-calendar/2021/johsc-training-090920210x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA25717780036D865D7E45B4DA3B766DBCD4A2C47CF005ACCAB19C056A44C8E07083AE00F8E4FJoint Occupational Health & Safety Committee Training
Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope<img alt="" src="/ResponsiveImages/newseventsrollup/2018-events-icons/CommunityOutreach_215x215.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Online9/12/2021 7:00:00 AM9/12/2021 7:00:00 AMProvincial Eventshttps://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/events-calendar/2021/ovarian-cancer-canada-walk-of-hope0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA25717780036D865D7E45B4DA3B766DBCD4A2C47CF005ACCAB19C056A44C8E07083AE00F8E4FOvarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope

 Latest News

 

 

Extended Health Benefits to Remain Unchanged Until 20237/26/2021 7:00:00 AMBulletin<p>Member consultation to begin as soon as possible<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/news/2021/extended-health-benefits-to-remain-unchanged-until-20230x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14AExtended Health Benefits to Remain Unchanged Until 2023
Agreement Reached on Development of Final PCAP Tool7/26/2021 7:00:00 AMBulletin<p>​Canadian Institute for Health Information to assist the parties in continued work on completing the final PCAP tool  <br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/news/2021/agreement-reached-on-development-of-final-pcap-tool0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14AAgreement Reached on Development of Final PCAP Tool
Process to Apply for Union Leave Confirmed7/19/2021 7:00:00 AMBulletin<p>​Members eligible to request time off in lieu on a day-for-day basis<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/news/2021/process-to-apply-for-union-leave-confirmed0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14AProcess to Apply for Union Leave Confirmed

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