News and Events

Island Health has now changed the name of its controversial staffing model, but BCNU can find no evidence of any significant fixes to the problems with CDMR (Care Delivery Model Redesign) in recent announcements.

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.

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

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.

Earlier this year, BCNU launched a grievance over the application of the Pharmacare tie-in for coverage of prescription drugs under the NBA provincial contract.

Next year, BCNU members will be electing members to the union's provincial executive committee.

On behalf of its members, and along with other nursing associations in Canada, the BCNU has donated $10,000 on behalf of its members towards relief for the disaster in the Philippines.