News and Events
BCNU supports women around the world in marking Friday, March 8th as International Women's Day (IWD)
The BC Nurses' Union is encouraging members to celebrate the working women who have struggled and risked their lives to gain an equal voice in our workplaces, homes and communities.
March 07, 2014
BCNU President Debra McPherson demands health authorities provide safe staffing levels, stop gagging nurses from speaking out
March 06, 2014
The BC Nurses' Union is disappointed and shocked that Island Health is refusing to be part of a panel and public discussion on its care delivery model redesign (CDMR) hosted by a member of the legislature.
February 27, 2014
Nurses who work in some of BC's psychiatric facilities for violent offenders are assaulted by their patients almost daily.
February 27, 2014
What happened as a result of the "Tie-in"
February 26, 2014
February 26th is Anti-Bullying Day, an opportunity for BCNU members to join other British Columbians in raising awareness and opposing bullying at workplaces and schools.
February 25, 2014
Repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis and epicondylitis can disable members from working
February 21, 2014
The provincial government's decision to continue with record low increases to health care spending is bad news for patients
February 18, 2014
Nanaimo nurses will also host a free blood pressure testing clinic and continue their public outreach over patient care concerns
February 14, 2014
March 31, 2014 is a key date for members considering buying back pensionable service for unpaid LOAs
Members of the Municipal Pension Plan who took any unpaid leaves of absence during 2013 should mark March 31, 2014, on their calendars.
February 14, 2014