The Covid Action Committee has been working hard to make sense of all the data that is issued by the Fraser Health Authority each week. We also try to make sense of the gaps in public data related to Covid and forward this information to the STA Executive Committee to consider when planning actions suchRead more
Mountains and oceans of gratitude to everyone who helped to make Convention 2021 an awesome event! It takes a village to host a Convention and all members of the Convention committee pulled off a Herculean task gracefully! Thanks to you the thousands of members who attended, a record was set for Convention attendance! Many ofRead more
The BCTF has committees do 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 PresidentRead more
The BCTF will be holding a virtual Women’s Wellness event on the evening of Thursday, June 10 and during the day of Friday, June 11, 2021. The objectives for the 2021 Women’s Wellness Event include: 1. Provide an opportunity for members who identify as women to connect.2. Provide time together in formal and informal activitiesRead more
Anti-Asian racism has become a daily reality for many Asian Canadians over the past year—at school, at work, and in the community. We have seen this racism manifest in many forms, from violent physical attacks to hurtful memes, and everything in between. The rate of reported anti-Asian hate crimes has increased exponentially, and we knowRead more
If you become aware of unsafe or unhealthy conditions at the workplace and report it to someone at work or to WorkSafeBC, you are raising a health or safety issue. If you do so, you are legally exercising a right or carrying out a duty under the Workers Compensation Act. It is illegal for anRead more
The Advocate is a seasonal publication for members. The Advocate contains a report from the President, information from the table officers, updates, and information on current educational issues and issues of importance to Surrey teachers.
