What's New
February 5, 2021
@issue No. 2021-03 Update: Leave When Directed by Public Health to Self-Isolate Learn More
February 4, 2021
Newslink Express 2021-02 Report: Conference Report: Annual General Meeting Learn More
February 1, 2021
@issue No. 2021-02 Leave When Directed by Public Health to Self-Isolate Learn More
January 27, 2021
Support Staff Job Evaluation Committee - Bulletin No. 05 - Background from Provincial Framework Agreements Learn More
January 25, 2021
SSCAA No. 2021-02: Provincial Framework Agreement: Joint Health and Safety Taskforce Survey Learn More
January 15, 2021
@issue No. 2021-01 Distribution of BCTF Foundation Skills Assessment Pamphlets Learn More
January 8, 2021
Newslink Express 2021-01 Report: BCPSEA Board of Directors Meeting Learn More
January 6, 2021
SSCAA No. 2021-01: Provincial Framework Agreement: Support Staff Education Committee - Training Modules Survey Learn More
January 6, 2021
Career Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer Learn More
December 11, 2020
@issue No. 2020-12 BCTF FSA Pamphlets and Messaging Learn More
November 11, 2020
@issue No. 2020-11 BCTF Section 88 Application: Labour Relations Board Troubleshooter Process Learn More
Oct 27, 2020
Newslink Express 2020-05 Report: BCPSEA Board of Directors Meeting Learn More
Events
2020-2021 ONCORE Schedule
Featured Learning Opportunities
Webinar: Understanding the Duty to Accommodate
Accommodation is an equality concept that seeks to build inclusive environments respectful of the differences and the rights of a diverse society. This webinar will provide an overview of the key concepts.
When: April 14, 2021 (9:00 am to 9:45 am)
Webinar: Understanding Disability Management
Join us to review the core elements of an effective Disability Management Program and explore strategies to assist you to support your employees return to work in a safe, timely, and productive manner.
When: April 21, 2021 (9:00 am to 9:45 am)
Investigating Employee Misconduct: Virtual Delivery
Experienced principals and managers know that the vast majority of their employees regularly carry out their duties well and with care. However, there are occasions when an employee may misstep or fail to meet their professional obligations, requiring a manager to investigate and correct their conduct. This 1.5 day training session provides participants with an opportunity to work through a case study including preparing for and moving through an investigation into allegations of wrongdoing.
When: April 29, 2021 (1:00 pm to 4:30 pm) and April 30, 2021 (9:00 am to 4:30 pm)
BCPSEA AGM 27 - January 28, 2021
The 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held January 28, 2021. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, the AGM was held virtually via Zoom.
Collective Bargaining
Teachers
The current Provincial Collective Agreement between the British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF) representing the province's public school teachers, and the BC Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) representing the province's 60 public boards of education, covers the three-year term of July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022.
Unionized Support Staff
BCPSEA and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) K-12 Presidents' Council, along with representatives of the K-12 public education sector's other support staff unions, achieved a Provincial Framework Agreement (PFA) in 2018. The PFA paved the way for local school districts and local support staff unions to commence and conclude local bargaining. It should be noted that inclusion of the PFA in the collective agreement is voluntary on the part of the local school district and their local union. Local school district-local support staff union collective bargaining is now concluded for the term July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022... Learn More
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