News and Events

Learn more about safe & healthy workplaces during North American Occupational Safety & Health week from May 5 - 11

The BC Government signed Bill 18 into law on April 13. Bill 18 broadens the definition of 'nurse' in the Health Authorities Act to include LPNs, and moves LPNs into the NBA.

Sign and circulate the petition asking the federal government to end the lifetime ban against men in same-sex relationships donating blood and organs

Members urged to ask provincial election candidates to commit to a BC plan to ensure safe nursing practice

BCNU members are entitled to time off to vote

The Cost of Unsafe Work Conditions

Enabling LPNs to join RNs and RPNs in the same bargaining association will improve patient care by allowing better collaboration among nurses and with employers

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

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.