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The episode discusses the suspension of picket lines by the BC Nurses Union as mediators facilitate talks for workplace safety and pay improvements.

The BC Nurses Union is suspending its picket lines as mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers bring the sides together for talks. Union president Adriane Gear says she has guarded optimism and the appointment of the mediators is a positive step. Premier David Eby has said he doesn’t want to comment on the strike or talks during mediation. The union has been seeking improvements to workplace safety in addition to pay increases.

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