BCNU Associate

Welcome to associate membership at BCNU
The strongest voice in BC healthcare

British Columbia Nurses' Union, Burnaby, British Columbia

Labour Board dismisses BCNU applications to represent LPNs
BCNU's position that next possible opportunity for LPNs to choose their union representation should be sooner rather than later is upheld
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As BCNU upholds nurses' right to choose which union to join, the Canadian Labour Congress enforces its opposition to choice by extracting sanctions from CFNU
Our national nurses' organization continues to welcome BCNU participation in all CFNU activities as a "non-voting member"
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BCNU Occupational Health & Safety Conference
To help create balance in our work lives and safety in our workplaces, BCNU’s OH&S department is presenting a series of regional conferences.
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Labour Board orders full LPN payroll audit in Fraser and Vancouver Coastal Health, investigation of double-counted casual LPNs across the province
Audit to determine if LPN representational vote will occur
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Five nurses talk about unity!
Five nurses talk about working together, learning together, lower union dues, representation and fear of change.

It plays for about five minutes and is a summary of the great future LPNs + RNs will have as members of the same union.
Watch our just-released short video.

Video: Former HEU vice-president says "LPNs – Join BCNU"
Watch our just-released video to learn why LPN and former HEU vice-president Doreen Plouffe says now is the time for LPNs to join BCNU.
Watch the 5 minute video...

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The BC Nurses' Union welcomes all healthcare employees to associate membership in our union. BCNU is a leader in education and membership services. Our collective agreements are among the best in the healthcare industry.

Associate membership is designed to bring various healthcare employees into collaborative relationships that will improve practice conditions, strengthen public healthcare and advocate for better patient care.

LPNs, RPNs, paramedics, doctors, RN’s, nurse practitioners and other healthcare employees are welcome to associate membership. There are no fees for associate member services; they are a gift from BCNU to our colleagues in healthcare.

To learn more about associate membership:

browse through information about benefits for BCNU associates.
read answers to popular questions so you will understand your future relationship with us.
contact us if you need more information.

Welcome. We're confident you'll enjoy the many benefits of associate membership at BCNU.