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Members of the BC Nurses Union have voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action. The BCNU says 98.2 per cent of votes cast backed labour action, although there are no immediate plans for a strike. Union negotiators have been trying to reach a deal since October. B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne has already pointed out the government has reached deals with other health care unions. The nurses have been without a contract for over a year.
By Bruce ClaggettMembers of the BC Nurses Union have voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action. The BCNU says 98.2 per cent of votes cast backed labour action, although there are no immediate plans for a strike. Union negotiators have been trying to reach a deal since October. B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne has already pointed out the government has reached deals with other health care unions. The nurses have been without a contract for over a year.