March 28, 2024

More info on new BCNU contract

They’re getting more money, but they have to work more hours to get it.
 
Some details of a new two-year deal reached last week between the Provincial Government and BC Nurses Union have now been disclosed. 
 
More than 30-thousand members of the union are set to vote on the new contract October 18th.

It contains pay raises amounting to more than seven per cent including a three per cent hike taking effect in April.
 
The other 4.17 per cent involves the full-time work week being extended by 90-minutes from 36 to 37.5 hours.

The Government is expected to save money by having overtime reduced.
 
The proposed deal promises more than two-thousand Registered Nurses will be hired within four years, as well as reduced workloads and better job security.
 
Full details are slated to be released October 4th.

CKNW Vancouver News

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