# BC Nurses Union's 98% Strike Mandate

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-05-13T21:38:28+00:00
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British Columbia Nurses Union, with a 98% strike mandate, is pushing for better workloads, staffing, workplace safety, and benefits. The union is leveraging public support and the governments previous concessions to other unions. The government, facing hospital chaos, is under pressure to meet the nurses demands, including better security tech and competitive pay. The union is waiting for the next concession, while the government is trying to cap massage benefits at $1,427 per year. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d6e174fb97801126

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