NBA Provincial Bargaining Committee

The Nurses' Bargaining Association (NBA) Provincial Bargaining Committee plays a critical role in negotiating the terms and conditions of work for nurses in British Columbia. This committee consists of seven elected members who represent acute care (four positions), community (two positions) and long-term care (one position).

These members, along with BCNU’s leadership, sit at the bargaining table with representatives from health employers and the provincial government to negotiate the provincial collective agreement.

Your BCNU NBA Provincial Bargaining Committee Members

• Long-Term Care: Rise Ford
• Community Care: Jereme Bennett and Gerri Miller
• Acute Care – Large Facilities: Roy Hansen and Kath-Ann Terrett
• Acute Care – Medium Facilities: Annelise Henderson
• Acute Care – Small Facilities: Candi Desousa

In addition to BCNU members, the NBA Provincial Bargaining Committee includes representatives from other unions in the NBA:

• Nicole McIntosh, Member Representative, Health Sciences Association
• Alyson Warner, Staff Representative, Health Sciences Association
• Carol Kenzie, Representative and Small Union Spokesperson, Hospital Employees Union

Committee Responsibilities

Committee members have several key responsibilities throughout the bargaining process, including:

• Prioritizing bargaining proposals on behalf of members across sectors
• Evaluating and responding to employer proposals – deciding whether to accept, reject, or counter with new proposals
• Present proposed terms of settlement to NBA members for ratification 

These tasks require collaboration, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the challenges nurses face in their workplaces. The work of the committee is critical to ensuring that the voices of nurses are represented and that negotiations focus on meaningful improvements to working conditions and patient care.