Adriane Gear
Canadaunion leaderFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Adriane Gear is the president of the BC Nurses’ Union, advocating for nursing professionals across British Columbia. She recently highlighted the deteriorating working conditions for nurses at Fraser Health, particularly at Surrey Memorial Hospital, citing increased demands and insufficient support for healthcare workers amid a growing population.
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BCNU president Adriane Gear said the vote was about more than the terms of a collective agreement, but is about having the opportunity to make their voices heard and express their frustration and resolve for change.
B.C. nurses reject tentative contract deal with provincial health employerCanada· 2026-06-20
Adriane Gear is the president of the BC Nurses’ Union and is involved in implementing nurse-to-patient ratios in British Columbia.
Ontario nurses push for nurse-to-patient ratios as calls for minimum staffing requirements growCanada· 2025-09-08
Adriane Gear, president of the BC Nurses’ Union, said nurses at Kelowna General are now responsible for managing acutely ill pediatric patients.
Closing of pediatric ward in Kelowna triggers fears of ripple effect in B.C. hospitalsCanada· 2025-06-09
Adriane Gear, president of the BC Nurses’ Union, highlighted the alarming rate of violence against nurses in British Columbia.
Hospitals across Canada installing weapons detection systems amid apparent rise in ER violenceCanada· 2025-05-05
Adriane Gear, president of the BC Nurses’ Union, said in an interview Thursday that working conditions in Fraser Health are 'deplorable.'
B.C. health authority CEO abruptly departs amid financial concerns, service pressuresCanada· 2025-02-21
