Emergent bulletins are distributed to all school districts as issues arise. Some are more reference based for practitioners, others more time sensitive for both trustees and district staff.
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Repeal of Teaching Profession Act and end of the British Columbia College of Teachers
Update on Support Staff Provincial Discussions
Labour Market Adjustment (LMA) Continuation
Job Action
Joint Occupational Health and Safety
Committees Accident
Investigations
First Aid Attendants
Workers’ Compensation Amendment Act – Bill 14
Mental Health in the Workplace
Domestic Violence in the Workplace
In a decision issued November 1, the Labour Relations Board (LRB) has confirmed that administrators and school districts continue to have the authority to approve or deny field trips (see BCLRB No. B193/2011). The approval of field trips by administrators and school districts should continue to be made on the basis of the legitimate considerations in the various school districts, school policies regarding field trips, as well as considerations that ensure managers and excluded staff are being used to the best extent possible.
Attachment: LRB Decision B193-2011
Arbitrator Mark Thompson has issued his confirming that students must be insulated from political messages in schools. More specifically, teachers may not post union political materials on school walls/doors or wear union political buttons in the classroom.
Attachment: Thompson Decision – Freedom of Expression
Frequently Asked Questions about BCPSEA’s application to the Labour Relations Board.
LRB Application October 26, 2011
BCPSEA has today filed an application with the Labour Relations Board (LRB) to request that the LRB vary the Essential Services Order to:
Representative Council
Effects of the teacher strike
BCTF Political and Media Campaign