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
Did you know that your TTOC experience is not automatically factored into your pay level when you get a contract? You need to apply to have it transferred. The deadline to apply to have your TTOC Experience transferred to your Contract Teaching Experience is Wednesday, June 30! Sign and send the form to the DistrictRead more
Round 2 of the Transfer Process will begin on Tuesday, May 25. Make sure the personal information page of Employee Self-Serve makes it clear how you are qualified for the position for which you are applying. You have the option on this page to indicate whether or not you agree to have your current principalRead more
On Friday, April 30, the BCCDC finally updated their pandemic information to include a recognition that COVID-19 is spread in aerosolized particles. This means ventilation, reduced density and masks are more important than surface cleaning in the prevention of its spread. Now we are anxious to see if there will be any change in recommendationsRead 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.
