http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/bc-teachers/teacher-collective-bargaining.aspx

There are two major elements of the bargaining. One is wages, and another is class size and composition.

The class size and composition proposals are of most interest from a parent perspective, as this is what will directly be affecting our children.

• BCTF proposal – U45: Class Size, Composition, Non-enrolling (March 4, 2014)
• BCPSEA comparison of proposals: http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/publications/No%202014-02%20For%20the%20Record-Class%20Size-Workload%20March%206%202014.pdf

As further background, here is the full text of the Griffin decision, made January 2014, which restored previous class size and composition rules: http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/SC/14/01/2014BCSC0121cor1.htm

This judgement is being appealed, and apparently a decision may be heard October 2014.  More information on appeal: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/judge-grants-bcs-request-to-stay-decision-on-teachers-bargaining-pending-appeal/article17113956/

While the wage issue is the issue that receive the most media attention, DPAC has not historically taken a specific position on wages, other than advocating for a fair and negotiated settlement.