BCNU Urges Federal Government to Protect BC's Nurses During Pandemic

March 22, 2020

President Christine Sorensen writes to Federal Health Minister for support of all nurses

The safety of our members remains BC Nurses' Union's number one priority throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 22, 2020, BCNU President Christine Sorensen sent a letter to the Honourable Patricia Hajdu, Federal Minister of Health, calling for the health minister to support the safety of Canada's nurses and all front-line health care workers through any measure possible.

Sorensen reminds the minister that nurses are united in calling for the government to take immediate action to protect the health and well-being of our nation's nurses as they work around-the-clock to care for patients affecting by COVID-19.

Members with questions are encouraged to call BCNU's 24/7 health and safety phone line at 604-433-2268 or toll-free 1-800-663-9991 (press 1) or to contact their BCNU worksite steward. A list of worksite contacts can found on the Member Portal, under the Contacts tab.

BCNU will continue to update members via eNews and on the COVID-19 FAQ and resource webpage as the situation evolves.

FEB 2021 UPDATE:
The health and safety phone line hours have been adjusted to 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Urgent safety issues should be reported immediately to your employer with a follow-up call to BCNU when you are able to at 604-433-2268 or 1-800-663-9991 (press 1).