BCNU Mourns the Passing of Former President Aman Grewal

The BC Nurses’ Union shares in the profound sadness that so many members have expressed since learning of the passing of former President Aman Grewal. In the days following this loss, we’ve heard from nurses across the province who were touched by Aman’s leadership, mentorship, and unwavering dedication to the profession that spanned over three decades.

Aman was a dedicated nurse and passionate union advocate with an unwavering commitment to patient care, member advocacy, and social justice. She began her nursing career at Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH), where she found her calling in pediatrics and later, in pediatric emergency care. Her leadership journey started early—during the 1989 nurses’ strike, she stepped up as SMH’s job action coordinator while the chief steward was on leave. It was a role that saw her lead hospital job action efforts, organize picket lines, and build solidarity.

She continued her activism throughout the 1993 and 2001 strikes as a member of her Worksite Job Action Committee. Over her 33-year nursing career at SMH, Aman held many roles, including clinical care coordinator, patient care coordinator (pediatrics), diabetes nurse educator, shift coordinator, and site leader.

Aman served as BCNU Vice President from 2019-2021 and President from 2021-2023. In addition to her executive leadership, Aman served as the union’s provincial lobby coordinator and chaired BCNU’s Human Rights and Equity Committee and Truth and Reconciliation Committee. She contributed her insight and experience to numerous committees, including the Policy Review Committee and working groups focused on bylaw and governance reform, seniors care, internationally educated nurses, and more.

Notably, Aman was instrumental in negotiating key provisions in the 2022–2025 Nurses’ Bargaining Association provincial collective agreement, which included breakthrough language on diversity, equity and inclusion. She also helped negotiate the historic establishment of minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in the province.

Aman’s advocacy ensured that nurses’ voices were heard, and their hard-won rights fiercely protected. She believed deeply in justice, equity, and the collective strength of our members. Her loss is profoundly felt across the union and the broader nursing community.

BCNU extends its deepest condolences to Aman’s family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Her legacy will continue to inspire generations of nurses and union advocates. In lieu of flowers, Aman’s family requests donations be made to Surrey Hospitals Foundation, in honour of Aman’s lifelong commitment to care.