At issue is legislation — passed but not yet in force — that would change the bargaining association for the province’s licensed practical nurses, who last year joined the B.C. Nurses’ Union.
As the province’s registered nurses get set for labour negotiations, Alberta Health Services is warning major workforce changes are on the horizon, including a reduction in part-time positions.
A group representing more than 62,000 health professionals in Quebec said it is concerned about the proposed changes to nurses' mandatory entry-level qualifications.