Past Campaigns and Initiatives

	2024 Provincial Election Nurses know British Columbians value our province’s health-care system. But chronic understaffing has put it under immense strain. This election, vote for a candidate who’s committed to prioritizing health care. LEARN MORE.
	BCNU Mental Health Awareness Month 2023 BCNU is currently engaged in WorkSafeBC’s law and policy consultation process to help drive system-wide change. LEARN MORE.
	Safety and Health Week This year, to recognize Safety and Health week, BCNU has launched an online contest asking members to share ideas on how to improve physical and psychological safety at work. We believe that together, nurses can create safer workplaces. LEARN MORE.
	National Nursing Week 2024 National Nursing Week is May 6-12, 2024. This year's theme is Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow. and recognizes the tremendous impact nurses have on patients, communities and the future of health care. LEARN MORE.
	Health Care Never Takes a Holiday A new province-wide advertising campaign this holiday season highlights nurses' dedication to their patients, even if it means spending time away from family and friends. LEARN MORE.
	BCNU Mental Health Awareness Month 2022 BCNU is engaged in WorkSafeBC’s law and policy consultation process. We’re providing recommendations for improvements to ensure injured claimants get the services and assistance they need with the respect and dignity they deserve. ADD YOUR VOICE.
	National Nursing Week 2023 This year’s theme, Our Nurses. Our Future, recognizes the unwavering dedication of our members who provide safe patient care through challenging times and the critical role they play in our health-care system. LEARN MORE.
	Support BC's Nurses Nurses on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic are at greater risk of contracting the disease due to the nature of their work. As BC begins to lift COVID-19 restrictions and re-schedule postponed surgeries, the health and safety of our nurses and their patients is paramount. TAKE ACTION
	National Nursing Week 2022 This year, BCNU is shining a light on the critical state of our health-care system and the devastating impact on nurses, patients and our communities. LEARN MORE
	Influenza Vaccine Winter is coming and so is influenza season. By fighting four of the most common predicted strains, the influenza vaccine can prevent sickness in up to 80% of people. LEARN MORE
	BCNU Celebrates 40 Years On June 11, 1981, over 200 nurses gathered in Victoria for the inaugural convention and the BCNU was officially formed! Since then, the advocacy and fight for better working conditions for nurses hasn’t stopped. LEARN MORE
	Speak Up and Speak Out Now more than ever, our nurses are expected to do more and more with less and less. It is time for the BC government to take specific actions to show that they truly value nurses and the essential care that nurses provide in every health care setting. TAKE ACTION
	2021 Federal Election The health of all Canadians and those who provide health care must be a key priority this federal election. As we look to the federal candidates, nurses are asking for a number of priorities to be addressed. LEARN MORE
	National Nursing Week 2021 National Nursing Week is May 10-16, 2021. To recognize the crucial role nurses have played every single day across British Columbia, and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, BCNU has organized virtual events that focus on you and your wellbeing. LEARN MORE
	New BCNU's Initative: These Are Our Nurses BCNU is inviting members to take part in a new initiative aimed at highlighting the passion, professionalism and commitment of nurses working in a variety of health care settings. LEARN MORE
	Universal Pharmacare As caregivers, nurses often see first-hand the consequences of not having a national pharmacare program: sicker Canadians and wasted health-care dollars. BCNU members can reach out and ask the federal government to implement universal pharmacare. TAKE ACTION NOW
	Year of the Nurse 2020 For the first time in history, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized the nursing profession by marking 2020 as the Year of the Nurse. READ MORE
	2019 Federal Election Canada's health-care system is a key priority in the upcoming federal election. As nurses you have an opportunity to use your voice to influence change. Nurses' votes count. LEARN MORE
	It’s #thatbad Violence on the job. Working short-staffed. Overcapacity. Every day, nurses in BC are forced to provide safe patient care in impossible situations. Is it bad? It’s #thatbad. READ MORE
	Violence. Not Part of the Job. Violence in BC health care facilities has reached shocking levels, with nurses on the front line. Nurses are now more likely than law enforcement and security workers to have a violent injury claim. On average 26 nurses a month in BC suffer a violent injury at work. READ MORE
	BC Nurses Say: Safe Care for All On May 9, BC nurses encourage everyone to vote for a candidate who shares their commitment to safe care. Nurses are calling on the next provincial government to address issues including inadequate staffing, violence, and harm reduction. READ MORE
	Care Model Changes Across BC, health authorities are looking to save money and provide care in new ways. A favourite line they use is "right place, right time, right provider". The problem is their definition of "right" is often wrong, as it ignores evidence warning against replacing nurses with... READ MORE
	Care Delivery Model Redesign (CDMR) A settlement agreement restoring a number of nursing positions lost under a new care model at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) is being greeted enthusiastically by local nurses, who are pleased at the prospect of once again trying to deliver safe patient care. READ MORE
	Hire a Nurse The fight for safe patient care has been a long one. But thanks to the determination and dedication of nurses around the province, the BC Nurses’ Union succeeded in reaching an agreement that finally compelled employers to follow through on staffing commitments. READ MORE
	Our Nurses Matter Our Nurses Matter celebrated how nurses use their professional skills and knowledge to help save lives, enrich communities and provide cost effective care, while facing major obstacles on the front lines. READ MORE
	Pharmacare Tie-In BCNU negotiated changes to the extended health care plan drug coverage, to include a PharmaCare tie-in. Soon after, members were having to pay out of pocket for drugs that were supposed to be included in the formulary. BCNU filed an industry-wide grievance on behalf of members, resulting in an award to those affected. READ MORE
	Protecting and Improving Medicare BCNU strongly supports Canada's publicly-funded, publicly-administered and publicly-delivered medicare. Medicare, our public health insurance plan, is the fairest, most efficient way of organizing health care services, with access based on patients' medical need not on income. READ MORE
	Safe Staffing If you are told you have to work short because there is no nurse to call, no overtime, no money in the budget or not enough casuals or casual pools – the employer is violating our contract. These are not acceptable reasons and the situation may compromise safe patient care. Take action to protect your rights and patient safety by contacting your BCNU steward today. READ MORE