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Union warns of growing burnout, reliance on uncertified teachers amid B.C. staffing crunchBurnout and a growing reliance on uncertified educators are among the consequences of B.C.'s growing teacher shortage, according to the B.C. Teachers' Federation.EducationMar 18
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Local officials tour BC Tree Fruits expansion in Oliver, B.C.On Friday, Regional-District of Okanagan-Similkameen board directors were offered a tour of the new facility.ConsumerFeb 23
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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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BC Tree Fruits officially break ground for controversial expansionLocal officials gathered Wednesday morning to break ground for the expansion of a BC Tree Fruits facility.ConsumerJul 5, 2023
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Survey finds B.C. teachers feeling stressed, overwhelmed amid staff crunchOver 80 per cent reported "direct impacts" from teacher shortages, while more than two thirds said they faced an increased workload and more stress.EducationMay 30, 2023
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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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Pressure mounts on B.C. government as public sector strike drags onIn the four days since the BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) began job action, leaders with the nurses', teachers' and hospital employees unions have all joined the picket lines.EconomyAug 18, 2022
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Okanagan bracing for possible labour unrest as numerous contracts set to expireOne of the largest public sector unions is now planning for possible strike action after talks with the province broke down.CanadaJul 5, 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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