The BCTF is inviting members who would not otherwise be attending the 2022 BCTF Summer Leadership Conference as part of the commitment in creating an equitable and inclusive union. TheRead more
It’s the time of year when some schools start allowing top-ups on Pro-D applications that were not fully reimbursed the first time. Pro-D Reps please e-mail Navneet Basra at accounting2@surreyteachers.orgRead more
Recently in a few district weekly memos, there have been instructions about year-end reporting changes that have announced the end of the reporting order that was put in place duringRead more
Members of the Teachers’ Pension Plan can now access their 2021 Member’s Benefit Statement (MBS) in My Account. Members should review their MBS to make sure they have received theRead more
To find out what Indigenous territory you are on: www.native-land.ca To get involved in the SPARK Foundation, email volunteer@sparkfoundation.ca To get involved in the United Nations Association in Canada, emailRead more
WorkSafeBC (WCB), our provincially mandated workers’ compensation insurer, has released detailed guidelines on when BC workers may file a claim due to occupational COVID-19. The guidelines may be found here.Read more
There are two main types of transfer grievances. In qualification grievances, a teacher is sometimes not shortlisted for an interview because the principal decided they were not qualified. In suitabilityRead more
The Ministry of Education has adjusted the school calendar in order to include a new statutory holiday on September 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Members are urged to check withRead 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.
