Description: The B.C. government has angered regional health authorities with a proposal for a 10-year collective agreement for nurses.

Source: The Vancouver Sun

Date: 02/25/2013

Link: http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Health+authorities+slam+government+over+talks+with+nurses/8015194/story.html

Related links:

• Vancouver Sun column
• B.C. health authorities
• Health Employers Association of B.C
• B.C. Nurses’ Union
• Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid
• Earlier update

Questions for discussion:

• Review the Related Links above. What is the role of the six health authorities?
• What is the role of the HEABC?
• What role would the health authorities play in reaching a collective agreement?
• Why do you think the government is exploring a 10-year deal?
• Why are the health authorities upset? Do you think their complaints are justified? Explain.