Convention 2026 - Day 1
President and CEO Report: Nurses are United for What Comes Next
BCNU’s 44th annual convention opened on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. Union president Adriane Gear began by thanking Nuxalk and Onondaga hip hop and spoken word artist JB the First Lady for welcoming delegates to Vancouver.
Vice President’s Report: “You don’t need a title to do this work.”
BCNU Vice President Tristan Newby began his report on the first day of convention by telling delegates his 12-year-old son Logan recently said he wants to be a nurse.
Provincial Treasurer’s Report: BCNU Ready as NBA Bargaining Reaches Critical Stage
BCNU provincial treasurer Sharon Sponton assured delegates that the union is in a financially strong position and ready for the challenges ahead.
Interim Executive Councillor for Occupational Health and Safety and Mental Health: “If there’s no data, there’s no change.”
BCNU Interim Executive Councillor for Occupational Health and Safety and Mental Health Denise Waurynchuk delivered an assertive, direct report recognizing the critical work of occupational health and safety (OHS) representatives, mental health advocates, joint occupational health and safety (JOHS) committee members and enhanced disability management program (EDMP) representatives across the province.
Executive Councillor for Pensions and Seniors Health: “We are not backing down.”
BCNU’s Executive Councillor for Pensions and Seniors Health Michelle Sordal began her address to delegates with a clear message.