BC’s nurses are proud to be among the hundreds of thousands of Canada's Nurses members in solidarity with striking CUPW members and CUPE National ILWUCanada members subjected to binding arbitration. All decision-makers must respect workers’ fundamental right to free collective bargaining.

It is disturbing that doctors at NRGH and Royal Jubilee Hospital have had to resort to establishing safe consumption sites to help people struggling with substance use disorders. These services ought to be provided by the employer. Read our statement: bcnu.org/news-and-event…

Adriane Gear, president of BC Nurses’ Union, will join us at the Nurse-Patient Ratios Summit as a panelist for our discussion on implementing ratios. Gear will bring insight into how BC became the first province in Canada to commit to safe nurse-patient ratios, and how nurses are

Over 100 nurses from St. Paul's Hospital, BC Women's and Children's Hospital and several other Vancouver-based health-care settings are rallying in Burnaby, calling on health employers for safer workplaces, staffing solutions & better working conditions. bcnu.org/news-and-event…

Man charged after nurse attacked and seriously injured at B.C. hospital. BC Nurses’ Union calls for greater protections for nurses after assault at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody. cbc.ca/news/canada/br… via CBC News

Nearly 300 nurses from Vancouver Coastal Health, Provincial Health Services Authority and affiliate health employers are rallying in Vancouver today demanding an end to unsafe working conditions, chronic staffing shortages, and workplace violence. bcnu.org/news-and-event…

BCNU applauds the inclusion of nurse-practitioners in the Canada Health Act to better ensure everyone in Canada has equitable access to the care they need.

BCNU President Adriane Gear spoke to The Tyee about the need for Cranbrook and Kimberley to be included in the Provincial Rural Retention Incentive, one of BC's recent recruitment strategies to support the implementation of minimum nurse-to-patient ratios. thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/1…

Nearly 150 nurses from across northern BC are rallying in Vancouver today, demanding that health employers address recruitment and retention challenges, improve working conditions, and end workplace violence. bcnu.org/news-and-event…

Sonia Furstenau has been a supporter of public health care and an ally to nurses in the BC Legislature since her election as MLA in 2017. BCNU thanks her for her years of service to British Columbians.

BCNU welcomes this BCSC ruling. The plaintiffs’ claimed to be acting on behalf of patients, but their real motive is profit. Nurses care for all, and we believe surgeries should be provided based on medical need not the size of your bank account.

Nearly 500 nurses from across BC are rallying in Vancouver today at BCNU’s provincial bargaining conference, calling on health employers to improve staffing, working conditions, and workplace safety. Together, we’re fighting to #MakeHealthCareBetter. bcnu.org/news-and-event…

BCNU welcomes investments that aim to bolster BC’s public health-care system in #Budget2025. In the face of global trade challenges and economic uncertainty, we believe prioritizing health care is a clear and strategic choice. bcnu.org/news-and-event… #bcpoli

There's a provision in 🇨🇦'scriminal code for assaults against police, w a specific charge That's not the case w healthcare workers Not only that, there are few charges when nurses, doctors, or paramedics are assaulted in BC They say that needs to change👇 ctvnews.ca/vancouver/arti…

A big thank you to Minister @KamalKheraLib for meeting with Canada's nurse union leaders, representing front line nurses across the country. Together, we'll keep working for stronger retention and support for all of our nurses - from students through the end of their careers.

Listen to BCNU President Adriane Gear’s message celebrating #NationalNursingWeek - recognizing BC’s nurses for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to #MakeHealthCareBetter for everyone.

More than 500 nurses from across the province are rallying in Vancouver to demand an end to workplace violence. bcnu.org/news-and-event…

CTV Morning Live's Keri Adams speaks with BC Nurses’ Union President, Adriane Gear amid calls to end violence against healthcare workers 🧑‍⚕️🚫 ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vide…