Adriane Gear
Canadaunion leaderFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Adriane Gear is the president of the BC Nurses' Union and has spoken about the challenges faced by nurses during the strike.
B.C. Nurses’ Union agrees to halt job action to review mediation proposalCanada· 2026-07-24
Adriane Gear is the president of the BC Nurses' Union and has expressed hope for a negotiated settlement in the ongoing talks.
B.C. nurses see cautious hopes toward negotiated settlement next weekCanada· 2026-07-18Adriane Gear is the president of the BC Nurses' Union and is involved in mediation talks regarding a dispute with employers.
B.C. nurses to end picketing, begin mediation talksCanada· 2026-07-14
Adriane Gear is the president of the British Columbia Nurses Union and announced the strike notice due to frustrations among nurses.
B.C. nurses issue 72-hour strike notice after rejecting tentative contract offerCanada· 2026-06-29BCNU 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
