http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2012/04/01/details-of-the-bctf-bill-22-action-plan/ Bill 22 Action Plan That the BCTF Bill 22 Action Plan be as follows: That for the period April–June 2012 members will engage in a resistance strategy to oppose Bill 22, and: a. teach. b. not participate in any BC Ministry of Education initiatives. c. continue with the activities …
Read more
“Cooling Off Period” and Return to Normal Operations From an update posted on the BCPSEA website: We are receiving reports from school districts regarding information they have been provided outlining the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and some local teacher associations’ “plans for action” in their opposition to the Education Improvement …
Read more
http://ckpg.com/news/18542-teachers-in-sd57-withdrawing-all-volunteer-and-extracurricular-activities-into-2013.html Prince George District Teachers Association President Matt Pearce says imposing Bill 22 has demoted teachers from employees to public servants. Teachers in School District 57 have voted to withdraw all volunteer and extracurricular activities for the end of this year, and into the next, unless Bill 22 is repealed. …
Read more
http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012EDUC0031-000370.htm Dr. Charles Jago to mediate teacher contract talks VICTORIA – In line with the provisions of Bill 22 – the Education Improvement Act, government has appointed Dr. Charles Jago to mediate contract talks between the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). As mediator, …
Read more
http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/20120323_025848353_No%202012-04-KJ-Update%20on%20Return%20to%20Full%20Duties%20Activities%20March%2023%202012.pdf Most school districts will be returning from Spring Break on Monday and BCPSEA has received some inquiries about what to expect over the next few weeks. After any strike action a period of adjustment is necessary for the workplace to return to normal and we will be reporting to …
Read more
http://www.bctf.ca/NewsReleases.aspx?id=26387 It is a measure of the depth of teachers’ outrage at Bill 22 that the action plan includes the possibility of a future vote on a full withdrawal of services, among other measures. As always in the BCTF, the members will decide whether this is the correct future course …
Read more
For recent articles including a discussion of whether or not teachers may withdraw from extra-curricular activities, BC superintendent reactions to Bill 22, how the contract dispute may threaten graduation ceremonies, and financial compensation to teachers if class sizes for grades 4-12 exceed 30 students, please view the Vancouver Sun Report …
Read more
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/03/07/bc-teachers-strike.html Striking teachers in B.C. say they will be back in the classrooms on Thursday, but will continue their previous job action and could exercise their right to strike again next week. Lambert says teachers will continue their previous job action when they resume work on Thursday, which includes not …
Read more
Email sent from BCCPAC on March 6th: These are challenging times for parents and students. BCCPAC will endeavour to provide information on the current dispute between the BC Teachers’ Federation and the Ministry of Education as we receive it from both parties over the next couple of days. We have …
Read more