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B.C. appoints veteran mediator Vince Ready to step into dispute with nurses’ union

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The Labour Ministry said Friday that mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers will work with the Health Employers Association of B.C. (HEABC) and the B.C. Nurses’ Union (BCNU) for 10 days in an effort to resolve their contract dispute.

B.C. Nurses’ Union says contract talks with the province reached an impasse

Health Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Nurses' Union said Thursday it will expand job action to more hospitals after negotiations with the province broke down.

B.C. Nurses Union says members are facing intimidation as job action ramps up

Health Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Nurses' Union said nurses are facing intimidation from health employers as job action escalates across the province.

B.C. nurses reject tentative agreement with the province

Health Emily Joveski -
Members of the B.C. Nurses' Union have rejected a tentative contract agreement with the province, with 67 per cent voting against the deal, the union said Friday.

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