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• ‘Morally distressed’: B.C. nurses hold rally outside Victoria General Hospital

  The B.C. Nurses' Union is holding a rally in Victoria on Sunday.

  Health

  Jul 9, 2023
  
• ‘We want to see results, now’: Hundreds of B.C. nurses march in Vancouver

  The 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.

  Health

  May 31, 2023
  
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• B.C. nurses ratify new deal with more than 13% in wage increases over 3 years

  Just over 60 per cent of the Nurses' Bargaining Association members voted in favour of the tentative agreement reached at the end of March.

  Health

  Apr 27, 2023
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• B.C. to get patient-to-nurse ratios, a first in Canada

  Last 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."

  Health

  Apr 4, 2023
• Inside a Vernon, B.C. care centre’s struggle with a ‘critical’ nursing shortage

  Internal 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.

  Health

  Jan 16, 2023
• Interior Health responds to growing safety concerns at Penticton, B.C. Regional Hospital

  Two 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.

  Health

  Nov 3, 2022
• Pressure mounts on B.C. government as public sector strike drags on

  In 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.

  Economy

  Aug 18, 2022
• B.C. nurses sound alarm, working up to 133% overcapacity at Kootenay hospital

  The 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.

  Health

  Aug 18, 2022
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• Okanagan bracing for possible labour unrest as numerous contracts set to expire

  One of the largest public sector unions is now planning for possible strike action after talks with the province broke down.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2022
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• Potential strike looming for BC General Employees’ Union members

  The union told Global News it will be consulting with its 33,000 members, educating them on potential options and a possible strike vote.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2022