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On December 30, 2013, a letter was mailed to all members explaining the Pharmacare tie-in arbitration award. In the letter, we explained the steps you must take if you are having problems with your drug coverage and would like assistance.

Nomination papers for BCNU provincial and regional executive positions must be submitted by 5:00 PM, PST January 20, 2014

The BC Nurses' Union is opposed to BC Health Authorities' request to WorkSafeBC for permission to reduce N95 respirator fit testing to once every two years.

A recent arbitration ruling in response to a policy grievance filed by the Health Sciences Association of BC has made it mandatory for healthcare workers to be vaccinated against influenza or wear a mask as of December 1, 2013.

BCNU President Debra McPherson says uncertainty continues

BC Nurses' Union says mental health facility was understaffed

A new seasonal greeting, hitting the airwaves this weekend, is aimed at celebrating nurses this holiday season.

BCNU has learned that Island Health is actively trying to export its controversial Care Delivery Model Redesign (CDMR) to other health authorities, despite not having subjected the model to an independent risk assessment of its patient safety impacts.

The BC Nurses' Union is encouraging all members to do their part on Friday, December 6th as the country marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.

BCNU demands Island Health stop replacing nurses with care aides