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3 Facts You Need to Know About … B.C. Nurses and free votes…
The B.C. Liberal Government has introduced legislation that will allow for better integration of nurses within the health care system. By bringing Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses together into the same bargaining unit, LPNs will be able to play an expanded role in the nursing care team.
Nearly 70 per cent of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) voted by secret ballot to change their union representation from the HEU to the BCNU. We support this change and we support the secret ballot that enabled LPN’s to speak freely without pressure.
It’s our responsibility to ensure that the wishes of BC’s Licensed Practical Nurses are recognized, as expressed through their recent vote – a process that was certified by the Labour Relations Board of BC.
Bill Bennett, MLA
Kootenay East
