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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The Men in Nursing group works to break down outdated stereotypes.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

 

 

Provincial Bargaining Conference<img alt="" src="/ResponsiveImages/newseventsrollup/2018-events-icons/Conferences_icon_215x215.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver10/3/2022 4:00:00 PM10/6/2022 12:00:00 AMProvincial Events<p>0​900 - 1700<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/events-calendar/2022/pbc20220x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA25717780036D865D7E45B4DA3B766DBCD4A2C47CF005ACCAB19C056A44C8E07083AE00F8E4FProvincial Bargaining Conference
Crucial Conversations: On-Demand<img alt="" src="/ResponsiveImages/newseventsrollup/2017-education_and_workshops/Steward-Education_icon_215x215.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Online10/3/2022 4:00:00 PM11/15/2022 1:00:00 AMProvincial Events<p style="font-size:14px;">Two day course completed online between October 03, 2022 & November 12, 2022<br></p><p style="font-size:14px;"><em>This event is salary replaced</em></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/events-calendar/2022/crucial-conversation-1003-111420220x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA25717780036D865D7E45B4DA3B766DBCD4A2C47CF005ACCAB19C056A44C8E07083AE00F8E4FCrucial Conversations: On-Demand
Skill Lab: Difficult Conversations<img alt="" src="/ResponsiveImages/newseventsrollup/2017-education_and_workshops/Steward-Education_icon_215x215.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Online10/4/2022 7:00:00 PM10/4/2022 8:00:00 PMProvincial Events<p style="font-size:14px;">Skills Lab Online Series<br></p><p style="font-size:14px;">1200 - 1300<br></p><p style="font-size:14px;">No salary replacement<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/events-calendar/2022/skill-lab-difficult-conversations-100420220x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA25717780036D865D7E45B4DA3B766DBCD4A2C47CF005ACCAB19C056A44C8E07083AE00F8E4FSkill Lab: Difficult Conversations

 Latest News

 

 

Embodying Your Practice Education Continues Into 20239/16/2022 7:00:00 AMBulletin<p>​On-demand course and new webinars are migrating to BCNU’s Learning Centre platform<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/news/2022/embodying-your-practice-education-continues-into-20230x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14AEmbodying Your Practice Education Continues Into 2023
Nominations Committee Election9/6/2022 7:00:00 AMBulletin<p>​Call for nominations<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/news/2022/nominations-committee-elections-20220x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14ANominations Committee Election
BCNU Stands in Solidarity with BC General Employees' Union8/19/2022 7:00:00 AMBulletin<p>​Nurses encouraged to show their support for public service employees in their job action<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/news/2022/bcnu-stands-in-solidarity-with-bcgeu0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14ABCNU Stands in Solidarity with BC General Employees' Union

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