The BCTF has committees that contribute to the work of the Federation. Joining an advisory committee is a great way to learn more about your union and contribute to our profession! We are the largest local in the BCTF and it’s important that the voices of Surrey teachers are represented. Be sure to contact the STA’s President and/or VPs for endorsements! We would like to see many Surrey teachers serve on these provincial committees. The deadline for applications is Friday, June 4, 2021. Application forms can be found at BCTF Opportunities for Members

If you are active in social justice activities or if you teach social justice issues, consider putting your name forward for CASJ, (Committee for Action on Social Justice) 

The committee is composed of 28 BCTF members who serve on 7 social justice action groups—Antiracism; Disability Justice, Economic Justice, Environmental Justice, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning, and 2 Spirited Plus (LGBTQ2S+); Peace and Global Education, and Status of Women. 

Antiracism Action Group:

  • 2 vacancies, 2-year terms, to June 30, 2023  
  • 1 vacancy, 3-year term, to June 30, 2024 

Economic Justice Action Group

  • 1 vacancy, 2-year term, to June 30, 2023 
  • 2 vacancies, 3-year terms, to June 30, 2024 

Environmental Justice Action Group

  • 4 vacancies, 3-year terms, to June 30, 2024 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning, and 2 Spirited Plus (LGBTQ2S+) 

  • 4 vacancies, 3-year terms, to June 30, 2024 

Peace and Global Education 

  • 1 vacancy, 3-year term, to June 30, 2024 

Status of Women

  • 2 vacancies, 2-year terms, to June 30, 2023  
  • 1 vacancy, 3-year term, to June 30, 2024 

Please apply for the specific action group(s) you are interested in. 

CASJ makes recommendations to the BCTF Executive Committee on social justice issues and BCTF social justice policy; promotes and assists in the development of local, zonal, and provincial networks of teachers on social justice issues; creates resources for teachers and locals; assists locals and zones in developing general social justice programs, projects, and events; and works on developing links with other unions, community groups, NGOs, and others. 

Committee members are expected to attend three advisory committee meetings during the year; each meeting is three days, usually scheduled on Thursday/Friday/Saturday. Committee members will also attend and help facilitate up to two zone meetings on a Friday/Saturday in the fall and spring, and the BCTF Summer Leadership Conference for three days in August.

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