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‘Getting worse’: Unions worried over possible B.C. teacher shortage ahead of school yearEducation Minister Rachna Singh said she's aware the sector has been hit by a labour shortage, and that her staff are working to secure 'resources on the ground' next week.EducationAug 30, 2023
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B.C. public school teachers ratify new contractBritish Columbia's public school teachers have ratified a new three-year contract.EducationDec 1, 2022
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B.C. teachers reach tentative deal with province on new contractThe union said the tentative agreement will bring teachers even, or exceed, their counterparts in places like Calgary and Toronto. A ratification vote is set for Nov. 16-18.EducationOct 31, 2022
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B.C. teacher shortage has some districts looking for non-certified substitutesThe B.C. Teachers' Federation says B.C.'s soaring cost of living coupled with salaries that are the second lowest in Canada is making it hard to recruit and retain educators.EducationSep 7, 2022
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Pandemic response, teacher shortage top priorities for incoming BCTF presidentJohnston says he’s been at the bargaining table with the province since mid-March and expects to tackle priorities that have been affecting teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.PoliticsMar 24, 2022
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Former Chilliwack teacher Clint Johnston elected new BCTF presidentClint Johnston was elected B.C. Teachers' Federation president on Tuesday, and will begin in that role when current president Teri Mooring's term ends in June.EducationMar 24, 2022
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Groups want educational materials from fossil fuel companies out of B.C. classroomsThe association's B.C. chapter released an open letter to Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside on Wednesday urging her to end fossil fuel promotion in schools.EducationMar 3, 2022
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COVID-19: Okanagan teacher’s union expresses confusion over new vaccine disclosure mandateIt's supposed to be a fairly straightforward mandate, but a new public health order issued by Dr. Bonnie Henry on Monday has led to more questions than answers.EducationJan 18, 2022
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School staff’s vaccine status needed so districts can decide on mandates, B.C.’s top doctor saysDr. Bonnie Henry reassured members of the public and unions on Tuesday that it is legal to require vaccine status information from school staff.HealthJan 18, 2022
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Union calls for delayed return to class, priority booster shots for B.C. teachersBritish Columbia Teachers' Federation president Teri Mooring is asking the provincial government to move classes online until at least January 10.EducationDec 28, 2021
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