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About BCNU
Your Union and Regions​

​We are the BC Nurses' Union. We're over 43,000 professional nurses and allied health care workers, providing care in hospitals, long-term care 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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Aborginal Leadership Circle

The Aboriginal 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The Men in Nursing group works to break down outdated stereotypes.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 challenege homophobia and increase awareness throughout our union about its damaging impact. 

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 Caucuses & Networks
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 Featured Events

 

 

BCNU Campaign Bus<img alt="" src="/ResponsiveImages/newseventsrollup/bcnu-campaign-tour-bus-3.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="" src="/News-Events/EventsCalendar/PublishingImages/news-and-events/events-calendar/2017/campaign-bus-08242017-08272017/PNE_@theFair.jpg?RenditionID=32&Etag=%22%7b202AB8E6-2A9A-4762-AFA8-F438BC54C7F5%7d%2c3%22" width="187" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Pacific National Exhibition8/24/2017 6:00:00 PM8/28/2017 5:00:00 AMProvincial Eventshttps://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/events-calendar/2017/campaign-bus-08242017-082720170x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA25717780036D865D7E45B4DA3B766DBCD4A2C47CF005ACCAB19C056A44C8E07083AE00F8E4FBCNU Campaign Bus
Personal Resilience Workshop<img alt="" src="/responsiveimages/newseventsrollup/workshops.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />BCNU Office - 4060 Regent Street, Burnaby9/7/2017 4:00:00 PM9/8/2017 12:00:00 AMProvincial Events<a class="ms-rteElement-button">​Regions:  Vancouver Metro,  Central Vancouver,  Shaughnessy Heights, RIVA, Coastal Mountain, Fraser Valley, Simon Fraser, South Fraser Valley<br></a>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/events-calendar/2017/personal-resilience-workshop-090720170x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA25717780036D865D7E45B4DA3B766DBCD4A2C47CF005ACCAB19C056A44C8E07083AE00F8E4FPersonal Resilience Workshop
JOHS Committee Training (CLOSED)<img alt="" src="/ResponsiveImages/newseventsrollup/Education-for-Members.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />BCNU Education Centre - 4060 Regent Street, Burnaby9/13/2017 7:00:00 AM9/13/2017 7:00:00 AMProvincial Eventshttps://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/events-calendar/2017/johs-committee-training-091320170x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA25717780036D865D7E45B4DA3B766DBCD4A2C47CF005ACCAB19C056A44C8E07083AE00F8E4FJOHS Committee Training (CLOSED)

 Latest News

 

 

Wildfire Provincial Registry8/9/2017 7:00:00 AMBulletin<p>​A Health Provider Registry has been created by the Ministry of Health through HealthLink BC under the authority of the BC Emergency Program Act and as part of a coordinated response to the provincial wildfire state of emergency<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/wildfire-provincial-registry0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14AWildfire Provincial Registry
Community Living BC Nurses Reach Tentative Agreement8/3/2017 7:00:00 AMBulletin<p>The bargaining committee negotiating on behalf of twenty RNs and RPNs working at Community Living BC's Provincial Assessment Centre (PAC) is recommending a five-year tentative agreement for approval<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/community-living-bc-nurses-reach-tentative-agreement0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14ACommunity Living BC Nurses Reach Tentative Agreement
Statement to BCNU Members7/28/2017 9:00:00 PMBulletin<p>​August 1, 2017, Gary Fane will be retiring as Executive Director of the BCNU<br></p>https://www.bcnu.org/news-and-events/statement-to-bcnu-members0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900FA344B5CE46E4E31967A466DA257177800DD54AA7CF94E43349A2E6C3D623F22210020F2C205899C454C9660C921D728C14AStatement to BCNU Members

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