Teacher Collective Bargaining

Collective bargaining between the BCTF and BCPSEA

The Provincial Collective Agreement reached between the BCTF and BCPSEA ON JUNE 30, 2006 HAS NOW BEEN RATIFIED by both parties. Read Article 114K pdf

Provincial Collective Agreement 2 - expired June 30, 2006.

News Releases

Public school employers ratify collective agreement with BC Teachers’ Federation

VANCOUVER – "The BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) is pleased to announce that public school boards throughout the province have today ratified the proposed collective agreement reached with the BC Teachers’ Federation on June 30,” said Ron Christensen, Chair of the BCPSEA Board of Directors. Read News Release

Public School Employers and BC Teachers’ Federation reach tentative deal

VANCOUVER – "The BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) has today reached a tentative collective agreement with the BC Teachers’ Federation," announced Ron Christensen, Chair of the BCPSEA Board of Directors. Read News Release

Backgrounders

2006
Sept. 8	Provincial Collective Agreement Ratified 114K pdf
June 5	BCTF Application to LRB 131K pdf
May 23	Summary: K-12 Public Education Support Staff Framework Agreement 2006-2010 (the "Framework Agreement") 190K pdf
May 19	Is There a Teacher Shortage? 220K pdf
Jan. 30	Industrial Inquiry Commission (Vince Ready) Interim Report 132K pdf

For the Record

2006
June 25	No. 2006-12 Victoria Times-Colonist, June 25, 2006, Page D7
June 22	No. 2006-11 BCTF Bargaining Bulletin #24, Volume 8, June 22, 2006
June 7	No. 2006-10 BCTF Bargaining Bulletin #17, Volume 8, June 7, 2006
June 7	No. 2006-09 BCTF Bargaining Bulletin #16, Volume 8, June 6, 2006
June 7	No. 2006-08 BCTF President Jinny Sims joins Mike Chisholm to discuss BCTF strike vote – BCTV Morning News, 8:30 am, June 7, 2006
June 7	No. 2006-07 BCTF President Jinny Sims joins Jon McComb CKNW, The World Today, 3:36 pm, June 6, 2006
May 31	No. 2006-05 BCTF School Staff Alert #79, May 31, 2006
May 29	No. 2006-04 BCTF questions job openings for teachers in B.C. CKNW 10:01 am – May 26-06
May 16	No. 2006-03 BCPSEA Response to BCTF Bargaining Bulletins No. 5, May 15, 2006 and No. 6, May 16, 2006
May 8	No. 2006-02 BCPSEA Response to Media Report: Broadcast News, 6:49 am, May 8, 2006
Feb. 23	No. 2006-01 BCPSEA Responses to BCTF and Local Teachers' Association Statements: BC Teachers' Federation News Release

Teacher Collective Agreement Administration Bulletins

2006
May 23	No.246 Bill 33 - Education (Learning Enhancement) Statutes Amendment Act Consent and Consultation: Discussions and Records Union Representation
May 9	No. 45 Bill 33 - Labour Relations Implications Arbitrability Right to Representation
April 28	No. 44 Vince Ready Award - Teachers on Call (TOCs)
April 6	No. 43 Vince Ready Award - Teachers on Call Amended Article B.2 Teachers on Call Pay & Benefits New Article C.2 Teachers on Call Seniority Managing the Demand Leaves at the cost of a TOC
Feb. 24	No. 42 TOC Shortages - Interim Suggestions

Teacher Collective Bargaining Bulletins

2006
July 24	No.2006-5 Proposed Provincial Collective Agreement Between the BC Public School Employers’ Association and the BC Teachers’ Federation Frequently Asked Questions
July 4	No. 2006-4 Proposed Provincial Collective Agreement Between the BC Public School Employers’ Association and the BC Teachers’ Federation Terms of Settlement: Provincial Collective Agreement with the BCTF Terms of Settlement: Provincial Collective Agreement with the BCTF Executive Summary Detailed list of agreed terms
June 15	No. 2006-3 Labour Relations Board Dismisses BCTF Application
March 14	Please see Bulletin No. 2 on the members only website
March 2	Please see Bulletin No. 1 on the members only website

Media Reports

2006

Global BC, Morning News – 7:34 AM June 29, 2006 Transcript Negotiations with BCTF – Keith Baldrey joins Lynn Colliar

CKNW 7:10 AM June 28, 2006 Transcript Vaughn Palmer joins Jon McComb to discuss BCTF contract negotiations

The Angle, Global BC, 9:40 AM June 11, 2006 Excerpt Keith Baldrey joins Samantha Falk to discuss B.C. politics BC Teachers' Federation

Victoria Times-Colonist, June 10, 2006 - Editorial Teachers should settle now

The Vancouver Sun, June 10, 2006 - Editorial Despite negotiating rhetoric, a deal with teachers is still possible

Vancouver Province, June 4, 2006, Page A-10 Teachers won't say no to cash

Bill Good Show, CKNW, June 2, 2006, 8:35 am Transcript Excerpt with Vaughn Palmer and Keith Baldrey Vaughn Palmer and Keith Baldrey join Bill Good for Cutting Edge of the Leg

BN, CKNL, CHNL - May 30, 2006 BCPSEA says teachers need to be more realistic in wage demands

Philip Till, CKNW, 7:10 AM, May 23, 2006 Transcript Vaughn Palmer joins Philip Till to discuss BCTF negotiations

Victoria Times-Colonist Editorial, May 20, 2006, Page A10 Editorial Teachers' union reaching too far

Vancouver Sun, May 19, 2006, Page A1 Teachers' union seeks strike vote: Ballots on June 7-8 could lead to job action disrupting the September opening of schools

Victoria Times-Colonist, May 19, 2006, Page A3 Teachers gear up strike vote: Union leader says employers' offer is an insult but remains confident of deal by June 3

Global TV 6:00 Newscast, May 19, 2006, 6:00 pm Transcript BCTF – insulted by employers’ offer, recommends strike vote to members

CKNW Radio, 12:00 News, May 19, 2006 Transcript BCPSEA downplays union’s warnings about Alberta bound teachers

Bill Good Show, CKNW, May 19, 2006, 9:05 am Transcript Excerpt with Vaughn Palmer and Keith Baldrey Vaughn Palmer and Keith Baldrey join Bill Good for Cutting Edge of the Leg

Editorial, Jim Harrison, CHNL Radio, May 18, 2006, 7:30 am Transcript The BCTF has no concept of what is in the bounds of reason when it comes to wage increases

Prince George Citizen,May 18, 2006, Page 4 Excerpt: Bennett's success a model for Campbell

Prince George Citizen, May 16, 2006, Page 1 Teachers ponder offer