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
Teachers say they aren’t talking about a strike yet, but their union isn’t ruling one out, either. Continue reading
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
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
Education Minister Rob Fleming pointed out it is an NDP government at the negotiating table this time around, not a B.C. Liberal one. Continue reading
The teacher was suspended without pay for three days in November 2016, and is facing another two-day suspension to be served before October 31, 2019. Continue reading
The BC Teachers’ Federation is firing back at the province over its assertion employers aren’t seeking concessions from educators in contract talks. Continue reading
The province and teachers are locked in tough negotiations, with teachers’ latest contract expiring on June 30. Continue reading
The new tentative agreement reached between the B.C. government and the Doctors of B.C. may have a direct impact on negotiations between the provincial teachers’ union and the government. Continue reading
The B.C. Teachers’ Federation has elected Teri Mooring as the union’s new president. Continue reading