• Bargaining Bulletin

    The STA issues Bargaining Bulletins with information regarding the provincial bargaining.Read more

  • Be a Site-based Union Representative

    We have an amazing network of dedicated, hard-working reps and are hopeful that many will continue on in this role. It is always good, however, to “bring along” new members, so if you’ve thought about stepping into the role this year, please give this serious consideration. Read more

  • TTOC Advisory Committee

    The TTOC Committee facilitates communication between TTOCs with respect to TTOC issues. The committee makes recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding TTOC issues. They plan and organize events for TTOCs including pro d and information sessions.Read more

  • Supporting your child's learning

    There are many ways you can extend your children’s learning through support, encouragement and practice at home.Read more

  • TTOC Resources

    Understand your rights and benefits as a TTOC. Read more

  • Collective Agreement

    List of the STA’s Governing DocumentsRead more

  • Working Alone

    In a situation where a worker decides to come into school early, work late or come in on a weekend or day off, working alone procedures do not need to be implemented. However, it is important to note that the worker will likely still be considered to be working by WorkSafeBC.Read more

  • Being Investigated by the Professional Conduct Union of the Teacher Regulation Branch

    Teaching is a fulfilling profession that has many rewards and challenges. However, teachers can also be the subject of allegations and complaints before the BC College of Teachers. This page will give you some initial advice of what to do if you are contacted by the college.Read more

  • Lost Prep Time

    Under the collective agreement, the remedy for lost prep time for contract teachers (as opposed to TTOCs) is to receive prep recovery. Unrecovered prep carries over to the following year. If your lost prep-time was not made up last year, and you have moved to a different school this year, your lost prep-time should move with you. Read more

  • Class Size/Class Composition

    Soon you should no longer have to simply imagine having a maximum of 25 students in secondary English classes, or 1-15 ratios for Integration Support Teachers. Staff reps are encouraged to hold a study session with teachers at your school to review the language and what it will mean at your site. Those of you who worked prior to our language being stripped, this is an opportunity to share your experiences with colleagues about teaching prior to 2002.Read more