Convention 2024 - Day 3
Ratios Work! Nurses Rally to Call for Safer Working Conditions
Over 500 nurses, chanting, “hey! hey! ho! ho! ratios work! nurses know!” marched through the streets of Vancouver Thursday afternoon and called on provincial health employers to address the unsafe working conditions they face every day.
The nurses were gathered for the BC Nurses’ Union annual convention and took time from their meeting to march to the Vancouver Art Gallery over the lunch hour.
Delegates Debate Resolutions
Delegates debated one bylaws amendment and four resolutions on the final day of convention.
The amendment to Bylaws Article 7 passed and will put member representatives elected to serve on the Nurses’ Bargaining Association provincial bargaining committee on paid union leave from their employer or elected union position.
President’s Closing Remarks: Gear Highlights Nurses’ Collective Power
As BCNU Convention 2024 came to a close, union President Adriane Gear delivered a powerful message, emphasizing the importance of collective action and the need for delegates to bring the lessons learned back to their communities.
“I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work we’ve done over the past few days.