WorkSafeBC and COVID-19
Many members are continuing to contract COVID-19. If WorkSafeBC can link your case to an exposure at school, you are entitled to have most of your sick days reimbursed byRead more
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Violent Incidents in Schools
We have had a number of calls to the office about violent incidents in schools. Some incidents involve students and others do not. WorkSafeBC says, “Violence” means “the attempted or actualRead more
Settlement Agreement of Overpayment of Remedy
On July 29, 2022, the Surrey Teacher’s Association signed a settlement agreement with the employer regarding overpayment of remedy. The employer will return to individual teachers’ remedy banks 50% ofRead more
Variance to the Instruction Day
Article D.22.1 of the collective agreement limits the length of a school’s instructional day. Some courses involve multi-grade classes that do not fit neatly within a timetable designed to comply with theRead more
Global Peace Alliance Festival: End Racism. Build Peace and Truth and Reconciliation
A wonderful festival was held on Saturday, October 1st at the Bell Centre of Performing Arts for the International Day of Peace and Truth and Reconciliation Day. The day beganRead more
Special General Meeting and STARA: Wednesday, October 19 at Bombay Palace
On Wednesday, October 19, there will be a Special General Meeting and a Staff Representative Assembly (STARA). During the SGM there will be elections for a Member-at-Large and a TTOCRead more
Every Teacher needs a PSA #PSAday
Provincial Specialist Associations (PSAs) are a way for members to exchange ideas on research, teaching strategies, curriculum development, and other shared interests. Our October PSA Professional Development Day on Friday,Read more
FSA Opt-out Pamphlets
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, there’s a delay in getting the FSA Opt-Out pamphlets to schools this year. We anticipate that the materials will arrive at the schools on the OctoberRead more
School Visit
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The Advocate
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.
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