Indigenous STA Members
Mentorship Would you be interested in connecting with other Indigenous educators in the Surrey School District? Consider joining an Indigenous mentorship group. We are looking for both mentors and mentees.
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National Day of Mourning
According to data from WorkSafeBC and the Day of Mourning BC website: In 2022, there were 181 deaths related to work. Out of these: Additionally, in the BC public school
Read moreTimeline of Communication with the District regarding Extended Days
We want members to know about our efforts to engage with the District regarding their plans to have Extended Days at some schools. We have language in our Collective Agreement
Read moreJoin the BC Teachers’ Council Program Assessment Team
As part of its legislated regulatory function, the BC Teachers’ Council (BCTC) is responsible for conducting cyclical reviews of BC’s nine Teacher Education Programs (TEPs). One important aspect of this
Read morePublic Statement: Condemnation of Israel’s historical and ongoing genocide of Palestinian people
December STARA motion: That the STA publicly condemn the state of Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians and declare that Anti-Zionism is not Anti-Semitism. We vehemently condemn the egregious violence and
Read moreStay Informed: PTOC Prep Time Grievance
In 2019, the Union filed a grievance about PTOC prep time. The Grievance was referred to arbitration. The parties were able to reach an agreement before going to a hearing:
Read moreMarilyn Tells It Like It Is to Politicians!
On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, a group of 6 BCTF members travelled to Victoria to meet with various MLAs and the Premier as part of the BCTF Lobby Day. The
Read moreGet Yourself Qualified!
Threshold Qualifications and Teacher Evaluations for the Qualified Book are due January 31, 2024. Apply if you: Please follow the instructions carefully to avoid any delay in application approval. Applications are
Read moreParenthood Leave Grievance Win!
The union became aware the Employer was only allowing teachers to access one parenthood leave under G.21.4 of the Collective Agreement. The Union filed a grievance on April 26, 2022.
Read moreTTOC Experience Transfer Form
Your pay increment (step level) is based on your teaching experience. Contract teachers advance one step on the pay scale after 10 months of full-time experience, occurring automatically on September
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