News and Events

Sign and circulate the petition asking the federal government to end the lifetime ban against men in same-sex relationships donating blood and organs

BCNU members are entitled to time off to vote

Members urged to ask provincial election candidates to commit to a BC plan to ensure safe nursing practice

The Cost of Unsafe Work Conditions

Enabling LPNs to join RNs and RPNs in the same bargaining association will improve patient care by allowing better collaboration among nurses and with employers

Survey reveals over 90% of respondents have experienced the signs and symptoms of RSI

New wage rates for BCNU members in the Nurses' Bargaining Association and Facilities Bargaining Association, effective April 1, 2013

On March 28th the BC government notified BCNU and UPN it had passed orders in council transferring Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission (FPSC), Oak Bay Lodge, and the Lodge at Broadmead out of the public service, effective June 1, 2013.

The requirement for 250 hours of supervised practice when an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) has passed the national exam and is waiting to begin work in BC has been removed.

The general provincial election this May 14th is critical to our members as we continue to work to secure safe staffing for safe patient care.