British Columbia Nurses' Labor Dispute
Healthcare workers across British Columbia have escalated job action over wage concerns, with picket lines expanding to multiple hospitals including Vancouver General Hospital and Surrey Memorial Hospital. Mediation efforts are underway as the dispute enters its second week, with the nurses' union indicating they will continue their action unless significant progress is made on compensation.
B.C. nurse job action enters second week as mediation begins to narrow wage gap
The BC Nurses' Union is in mediation with the province, with union members expressing cautious optimism while overtime bans and staff...
BC nurses' strike expands to Vancouver Island, exceeding 2,300 harassment complaints
Picketers now at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital after union alleges employers intimidating workers.
BC nurses' union vows to continue strike despite new mediators appointed
The province appointed mediators Friday, but the BC Nurses' Union says meaningful progress is needed before job action ends.
BC nurses pause Vancouver General Hospital picket as province appoints mediators
Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside appointed veteran mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers to help resolve the dispute between health...
BCNU nurses picket VGH day 1
B.C. nurses expand job action to Surrey Memorial Hospital Thursday morning
Picket lines begin at 5:30 a.m. as union escalates pressure over pay and workplace safety.
B.C. nurses picket at VGH, expanding to Surrey Memorial and outpatient care this week
BC nurses begin picketing Vancouver General Hospital as strike escalates over pay
Union maintaining essential services but refusing overtime as 98% of nearly 51,000 nurses voted for job action.
B.C. nurses begin targeted strike action with overtime ban
More than 60,000 nurses across the province started job action Thursday after rejecting a tentative agreement that offered a 12% wage...
B.C. nurses enter first phase of job action Thursday at noon
Union restricts overtime and non-nursing duties after rejecting 12% raise offer. Move could disrupt emergency care within days.
BC Nurses issue 72-hour strike notice
Union says job action could begin Thursday if no progress in talks over wages, staffing, benefits.
