B.C.nurses have resumed strike actions, including a picket line at Vancouver General Hospital, following the rejection of a proposed deal by two-thirds of union members.

The BC Nurses’ Union began job action after rejecting a package that included a 12% wage increase over four years, improved benefits, enhanced nurse-to-patient ratios, and violence prevention measures.

Union president Adrienne Gear described the strike as historic, emphasizing the nurses' commitment to advocating for better working conditions despite the personal cost of being on the picket line instead of caring for patients.The BC government faces challenges in addressing the demands due to financial constraints, as noted by political science professor Hamish Telford.

The union claims employers are intimidating members by threatening disciplinary action, warning of license risks, and pressuring them to perform non-nursing duties.The Hospital Employers Association denies these allegations, stating they prioritize patient safety and reject claims of unfair treatment.Nurses plan to expand picket lines to other hospitals, highlighting systemic issues in healthcare staffing and workplace safety.The dispute underscores broader tensions between healthcare workers and administrators over resource allocation and labor rights.