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B.C. education minister optimistic 2020 a ‘breakthrough year’ for teacher contract talks
Mediation will resume after negotiations hit a road block in November when the union rejected the mediator’s contract settlement recommendations. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Transit dispute overshadows ongoing teachers’ contract battle, but for how long?
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
Keith Baldrey says the recently released report by a labour mediator on the bargaining situation for teachers and their employers makes for very bleak reading. Continue reading
B.C. teachers reject mediator’s recommendations for contract settlement with employer
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The report, released to the public Friday, recommends teachers accept the BCPSEA’s latest offer of a three-year contract with an annual two per cent salary increase. Continue reading
B.C. teachers’ pay now at the heart of stalled contract negotiations
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The province is offering teachers a two per cent annual salary increase, in line with other public sector unions. Continue reading
BCTF says parents can opt out of FSA test, despite school boards saying it’s mandatory
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The BC Teachers’ Federation has sent a letter to parents saying they can opt their children out from taking the Foundation Skills Assessment. Continue reading
North Okanagan Labour Council hosts annual Labour Day picnic
Several labour organizations were in attendance for the annual event. Continue reading
B.C. teachers head back to class amid stalled contract negotiations
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Teachers say they aren’t talking about a strike yet, but their union isn’t ruling one out, either. Continue reading
Teachers return to school in B.C. uncertain over stalled contract talks
Talks have been put on pause until late September after the mediator ruled both sides were too far apart to reach a deal ahead of classes resuming Tuesday. Continue reading
B.C. teacher contract talks on hold until after school year starts
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The two sides are being advised to meet again with the mediator on Sept. 23 “to determine if a path forward can be identified.” Continue reading
B.C. teachers’ union says province trying to force class size, composition concessions
“They proved in opposition that they knew that the system needs more support, not less. Now they seem to be … trying to make cuts.” Continue reading