BC nurses reach legal strike position after 72-hour notice
BC nurses strike update: legal job action begins as pay talks stall See what the BC Nurses’ Union may do next and how staffing could change
B.C. nurses are now in a legal strike position after the BC Nurses’ Union gave 72hour strike notice earlier this week.
The union said it had not received a meaningful response from the employer, and the move marks the first escalation since members rejected a tentative agreement last month. The main issue in the dispute is pay, with the union seeking a general wage increase.
If job action begins, it could include stopping nonnursing duties and limiting overtime. Because nurses provide an essential service, staffing levels would still need to meet minimum requirements. The union says it will share more details on its next steps when they are available.