Are B.C. teachers going on strike?

Are B.C. teachers going on strike?

B.C. teachers to get strike bonus this week, says BCTF The province’s 41,000 teachers will soon receive their cut of a $105 million payout from the government — part of the deal their union struck in September to end the three-month strike.

How long was the B.C. teacher strike?

The decision by the Supreme Court of Canada Thursday is the latest twist in a protracted labour dispute between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. government that has lasted more than 15 years.

Are B.C. teachers government employees?

Just over half of all public sector workers in BC are employed by the provincial government, and another third are local government employees (which includes teachers and other staff in public schools, as they work for local school boards).

What year did the teachers go on strike?

For Alberta’s teachers, the period from April 2001 to June 2002 was a time of great upheaval in our profession. In fact, the February 2002 strike by over two-thirds of our membership—21,000 teachers in almost every corner of the province—was arguably the single largest labour disruption in Alberta’s history.

Is there a shortage of teachers in Vancouver?

As the winter break starts to come to an end, BC is still struggling to fill 400 teaching positions within 60 school districts across the province. As the shortage continues to grow from previous teachers retiring or going on maternity leave, BC is having a hard time trying to find enough staff to teach their students.

What union do BC teachers belong to?

BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF)
BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF), established in 1917, is the union of professionals representing 41,000 public school teachers in the province of British Columbia, Canada. All public school teachers belong to the BCTF and their local teachers’ association.

Was the teachers strike successful?

The strike, which shut more than 350 schools, was hailed a success by the NSW Teachers Federation.

What is the longest teacher strike?

Illinois holds the record for the longest teachers’ strike to date. This was an eight month strike in 1987 in Homer, IL. After roughly one month, the school board hired strike breaking substitutes for much of the school year.

Which province has the highest paid teachers?

In each city, teachers are paid differently based on experience, but the one place in Canada with the highest salary potential for teachers is none other than Nunavut. This super northern territory pays the most experienced, highly qualified teachers $107, 576 annually.

What BC teachers are in demand?

Teachers who specialize in advanced math, physics, chemistry, French and French immersion are in demand throughout the province. Those who teach business education, technology education, home economics, special needs and English language learning (ELL) also have good job prospects.