UPDATE MAGAZINE February/March 2015
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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015
NURSES UNITED Ontario community health nurse Christine Giles-Mohabeer is joined on the picket line by BCNU Coastal Mountain chair Kath-Ann Terrett and BCNU organizer Todd Decker.
UPFRONT
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Check In
News and events from around the province.
12 Masking Frustration
It’s time for a re-think of BC’s seasonal flu policy.
14 Workplace Violence
Action is still needed to keep BCNU members safe on the job.
16 Sanctuary Health
Fighting for the rights of all patients.
18 Will the Care be There?
BCNU is calling for action on BC’s rural health care crisis.
39 From Generosity to Gratitude
Annual Human Rights & Equity conference brings activists together. DEPARTMENTS
5 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 38 YOUR PENSION 44 WHO CAN HELP? 45 COUNCIL PROFILE 46 OFF DUTY A healthy future
Read about how BCNU is supporting tomorrow’s nurse leaders p. 31
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ON THE FRONT LINES
BCNU community nurses are part of the solution to BC’s mental health crisis COVER PHOTO: PETER HOLST