Ratios Save Lives
British Columbia will become the first province in Canada to establish minimum nurse-to-patient ratios (mNPR). BCNU has championed this initiative, and nurses know that this is a significant step toward improving health care for nurses and patients.
Supplemental Mental Health Benefit
The NBA Supplemental Mental Health Benefit is now available. This benefit provides all members covered by the NBA collective agreement with access to an additional $5,000 lifetime amount to support their mental health and wellness.
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2023-24 Annual Report
Read about the critical work BCNU’s leadership is doing to defend our health-care system and advance our professional voice.
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New Bursaries and Scholarship Fund
Three new bursaries and a scholarship fund are now available to support education opportunities for members.
Seniors Deserve Better
Nurses’ unions across the country are calling for coordinated action on seniors’ care. Join us by sending a strong message calling for more investments to fix the crisis in long-term care.
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Truth and Reconciliation
BCNU is committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples – a commitment that is necessary and reflective of our values.
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NBA Collective Agreement
Members of the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA) have successfully ratified a new three-year collective agreement with BC’s health employers, effective April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The BC Nurses’ Union protects and advances the health, safety, social and economic well-being of our members, our profession and our communities.
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- How do I find out about which educational opportunities are available to me?
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- What is the Retiree Benefit Program?
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