B.C. nurses expand pickets to Surrey hospital and the nearby surgery centre

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Nurses have been refusing non-nursing duties, and the union has filed a complaint with the provincial labour board for what Gear described as “intimidation” and “bullying” from their employers.

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The employers’ association has said it is not directing employees to perform duties outside their roles, and it has asked the union for details on the alleged cases of intimidation to address those concerns.

Nurses began job action last Thursday after members rejected a tentative agreement reached by negotiators last month.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 9, 2026.

The Canadian Press