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‘Morally distressed’: B.C. nurses hold rally outside Victoria General HospitalThe B.C. Nurses' Union is holding a rally in Victoria on Sunday.HealthJul 9, 2023
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‘We want to see results, now’: Hundreds of B.C. nurses march in VancouverThe BC Nurses’ Union organized a rally Wednesday to hold the government accountable for its promises to deal with shortages and highlight ongoing staffing and workload issues.HealthMay 31, 2023
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B.C. nurses ratify new deal with more than 13% in wage increases over 3 yearsJust over 60 per cent of the Nurses' Bargaining Association members voted in favour of the tentative agreement reached at the end of March.HealthApr 27, 2023
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B.C. to get patient-to-nurse ratios, a first in CanadaLast week, the union reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government that included "record-setting compensation" for B.C. nurses and "mandatory nurse-patient ratios."HealthApr 4, 2023
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Inside a Vernon, B.C. care centre’s struggle with a ‘critical’ nursing shortageInternal Interior Health emails show how the Gateby long-term care facility in Vernon, B.C., tried to address its acute health-care worker shortage this fall.HealthJan 16, 2023
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Interior Health responds to growing safety concerns at Penticton, B.C. Regional HospitalTwo serious incidents have recently occurred at Penticton Regional Hospital on top of critical staffing levels. Interior Health says steps are being taken to address concerns.HealthNov 3, 2022
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Pressure mounts on B.C. government as public sector strike drags onIn the four days since the BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) began job action, leaders with the nurses', teachers' and hospital employees unions have all joined the picket lines.EconomyAug 18, 2022
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B.C. nurses sound alarm, working up to 133% overcapacity at Kootenay hospitalThe startling figure is based on an acceptable ratio of nurses to patients, which varies based on staffing shortages, the number of patients, and the nature of their care needs.HealthAug 18, 2022
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Okanagan bracing for possible labour unrest as numerous contracts set to expireOne of the largest public sector unions is now planning for possible strike action after talks with the province broke down.CanadaJul 5, 2022
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Potential strike looming for BC General Employees’ Union membersThe union told Global News it will be consulting with its 33,000 members, educating them on potential options and a possible strike vote.CanadaApr 14, 2022
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