BC nurses strike pauses, mediation begins

Timeline

1. about 10 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 38 sources

   British Columbia nurses union pauses pickets as mediation starts

   British Columbia’s nurses union, representing about 60,000 nurses, pauses picket lines as it enters mediation with health employers to address safety, workload and pay issues. Picketing at major hospitals ends,

2. 2 days ago

   [HEALTH] 13 sources

   British Columbia nurses expand strike to Vancouver Island amid stalled bargaining

   BC nurses expanded their strike to Vancouver Island on July 12, picketing three hospitals while essential care continues; over 2,300 intimidation reports were logged, and the government appointed mediators, but

3. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 33 sources

   British Columbia nurses dispute escalates as government appoints special mediators

   BC Labour Minister appointed Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers as mediators to resolve the nurses’ union’s job‑action impasse, with picket lines expanding across provincial hospitals.

4. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 18 sources

   British Columbia nurses expand pickets amid intimidation claims

   BC nurses report over 1,400 intimidation cases and expand pickets at three hospitals, after a rejected tentative deal; the government backs their right to strike.

5. 8 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   BC Health Minister Josie Osborne approves new licensing bylaws for internationally trained doctors

   BC's new bylaws let internationally trained doctors from seven countries apply directly for full licences, expanding the free Physician Integration Program and aiming to boost the health‑care workforce.

6. 11 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   British Columbia nurses to picket Vancouver General Hospital

   BC nurses will picket Vancouver General Hospital after a 72‑hour strike notice, refusing non‑nursing duties and overtime; 98% of 50,000 members support the action amid rejected agreement.

7. 12 days ago

   [POLITICS] 13 sources

   British Columbia nurses launch targeted job action

   BC nurses began targeted job action on July 2, refusing non‑nursing duties and non‑essential overtime, after 98.2% voted for action and 67% rejected a tentative deal; union warns of possible escalation.

8. 14 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   British Columbia nurses set July 2 strike deadline

   British Columbia nurses filed a 72‑hour strike notice, enabling job action from July 2 after 98% of 50,850 members voted for it; a May tentative deal was rejected by 67%.

9. 15 days ago

   [HEALTH] 30 sources

   British Columbia nurses issue 72‑hour strike notice

   BC nurses, representing ~60,000, filed a 72‑hour strike notice effective July 2 over staffing shortages, violence and a rejected contract; the government says essential care will continue.

10. 20 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Alberta survey finds specialist wait times top concern for residents

    Alberta health‑care survey shows specialist wait times are the top concern, with nearly half of residents citing delays alongside poor emergency‑care ratings and insufficient child mental‑health support.

11. 25 days ago

    [HEALTH] 13 sources

    British Columbia nurses reject tentative labour agreement

    British Columbia nurses voted 67% to reject a tentative contract offering a 12% wage rise over four years, citing staffing and safety frustrations; union and health minister say talks will continue.

12. 26 days ago

    [HEALTH] 19 sources

    British Columbia specialist waitlists rise 10% as doctors warn of mounting pressure

    BC specialist waitlists grew 10% in a year, affecting a quarter of residents; doctors report stress and practice closures, urging better data and triage systems as the government pledges funding and new hires.

13. 29 days ago

    [HEALTH] 8 sources

    British Columbia Ends Rural Healthcare Incentive, Union Cites Staffing Risks

    BC’s $8,000‑a‑year rural healthcare bonus ends Sept 2026; the union warns it may deepen staffing shortages and urges community lobbying.

14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Nova Scotia long‑term care workers ratify tentative agreement, ending province‑wide strike

    Nova Scotia's CUPE 1082 ratified a tentative contract with a $5 wage raise and other benefits for long‑term care workers; a membership vote will decide if the province‑wide strike that began April 13 ends.

15. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees’ Union to strike June 15 over contract impasse

    The Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees’ Union will begin a full‑scale strike on June 15 after 17 months without a contract, citing health‑safety concerns and disputed bargaining preconditions.

16. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 14 sources

    British Columbia doctors approve four-year agreement with higher rural and maternity pay

    Doctors of British Columbia ratified a four‑year labour deal, boosting funding and pay for rural, maternity and on‑call services, with 91.8% support.

17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Nova Scotia long‑term care workers reach tentative deal to end eight‑week strike

    CUPE reached a tentative agreement to end Nova Scotia’s eight‑week long‑term care strike, with a pending vote that could see workers return Monday.

18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    British Columbia 911 workers issue 72‑hour strike notice over staffing crisis

    CUPE 8911, representing 700+ BC 911 workers, issued a 72‑hour strike notice after failed talks, citing staffing crises; a special mediator is requested and essential services will be maintained.

19. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 24 sources

    BC unions push for strike action in Metro Vancouver and Victoria transit

    BC labor unions in Metro Vancouver and Victoria transit have voted for strike action over safety, wages and working conditions, prompting rallies and preparation for possible service disruptions.

20. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Nova Scotia long‑term care strike negotiations resume as workers maintain picket lines

    Nova Scotia long‑term care workers have been on strike since April, affecting 3,600 members. Talks have resumed with a government offer of 12‑24% wage hikes, but the union says it still falls short of a living‑

21. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    British Columbia nurses secure tentative deal with health employers

    British Columbia nurses and health employers have tentatively agreed on a four‑year deal with a 12% wage rise, extra funding for nurse‑to‑patient ratios and safety upgrades; ratification votes will occur June ​

22. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    British Columbia 911 operators vote 95% to strike

    BC 911 workers (CUPE 8911) voted 95% for strike, demanding better wages, staffing and health support.

23. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    British Columbia nurses back strike with 98% vote as World Cup approaches

    BC nurses vote 98% for strike amid World Cup, seeking better pay, benefits and staffing after six‑month impasse.

24. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Ontario nurses file constitutional challenge over ban on striking

    Ontario nurses sue to overturn a law banning strikes, citing constitutional rights and inadequate staffing after a recent wage deal.

25. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Nova Scotia Long‑Term Care Workers Return to Bargaining Table

    After a four‑week strike, Nova Scotia long‑term care workers (CUPE) and the government have resumed bargaining talks.

26. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Ontario workers mark National Day of Mourning as CUPE Local 1750 urges WSIB reforms

    Ontario workers mark the National Day of Mourning as CUPE Local 1750 calls for WSIB reforms to close protection gaps.

27. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    BC nurses union enters impasse, planning strike vote after eight months of talks

    BC Nurses' Union in BC at impasse after eight months of talks; strike vote planned.

28. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    CUPE Long-Term Care Workers Hold Ontario Round Table; Nova Scotia Homes Issue Strike Notices

    CUPE Ontario hosts a round table on long-term care; four Nova Scotia facilities issue 48-hour strike notices.