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‘Completely untrue’: B.C. teachers’ union president says province seeking contract concessions
By Simon Little Online Journalist
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
Class size, composition making for ‘rougher than expected’ teachers’ contract negotiations: advocate
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The province and teachers are locked in tough negotiations, with teachers’ latest contract expiring on June 30. Continue reading
New B.C. doctors contract could shape teacher negotiations
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
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
BCTF president-elect Teri Mooring to focus on wage increases, recruitment amid contract negotiations
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Teachers’ Federation has elected Teri Mooring as the union’s new president. Continue reading
B.C. political stories to watch in 2019
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Here is a look at what will no doubt be some of the top political stories of the upcoming year. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: NDP facing tough test in upcoming teacher contract talks
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
The possibility of another strike by B.C.’s teachers when their contract expires next June cannot be discounted or minimized. Continue reading
BCTF claims major victory in public school teacher shortage in B.C.
By Grace Ke Reporter
The BCTF is claiming a major victory after a grievance victory in connection to the shortage of educators in the province. Continue reading
BCTF concerned teacher shortage will cause classroom disruptions into new school year
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
With a month left for most students across British Columbia, the B.C. Teachers Federation is concerned a shortage of classroom teachers and on-call teachers will continue into the new school year. Continue reading
As class sizes shrink, composition still a big issue for B.C. Teachers’ Federation
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
“About 20 of our locals don’t have any class composition language in the collective agreement.” Continue reading
BC Teacher’s Federation consulting members ahead of negotiations with government
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
The BC Teachers’ Federation is hoping to get a head start as the provincial government gets ready to re-negotiate multiple public sector contracts. Continue reading