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They deliver gigantic postcards covered with voters' signatures gathered this week in the Premier's constituency

Survey reveals over 90% of respondents have experienced the signs and symptoms of RSI

New wage rates for BCNU members in the Nurses' Bargaining Association and Facilities Bargaining Association, effective April 1, 2013

They're pleased the Liberal government passed legislation to bring nurses together and urge them to bring it into force now

On March 28th the BC government notified BCNU and UPN it had passed orders in council transferring Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission (FPSC), Oak Bay Lodge, and the Lodge at Broadmead out of the public service, effective June 1, 2013.

The requirement for 250 hours of supervised practice when an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) has passed the national exam and is waiting to begin work in BC has been removed.

The general provincial election this May 14th is critical to our members as we continue to work to secure safe staffing for safe patient care.

As part of this year's Convention, BCNU members rallied together on the front lawn of BC Women's and Children's Hospital, demanding management keep their promise of quality healthcare through safe staffing

Harper Conservatives fail to provide any leadership to protect and improve public healthcare in Canada

Please be advised that BCNU has hired the Mustel Group, a Vancouver-based social research firm, to conduct surveys for us, beginning March 25, 2013.