Opportunities for Soildarity

A rally in support of the BC General Employees’ Union and the Professional Employees Association in planned for 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 1. The march will start at the Vancouver Art Gallery and the rally will be at the Jack Poole Plaza

BCTF Representative Assembly – November 7th – 8th

Click here to view the RA Motion Process…

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30….

World Teachers Day Social

On October 2nd, VSTA will be hosting a World Teachers Day Social at Steamworks….

Indoor Air Quality concerns

If your classroom temperature is impacting your ability to work, a report procedure should be followed. Please visit

Welcome Back VSTA Members!

We hope your summer was filled with rest, renewal, and a few memorable adventures. As we step into a new school year, the VSTA office is here to support you.

Run for a School Union Team Role

The Staff Organization (all VSTA members on staff at your school) shall meet to elect the School Union Team in June or early September. Staff Reps are members of the VSTA Council, while committee reps are members of the VSTA committee and (may) chair...

Happy Summer Break! – VSTA Office Hours

Click here for Summer office hours…

Identity-Based Committee Sign-Ups

If you have not already registered, but would like to receive information about upcoming meetings for the 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC, or Indigenous Educators Committees please click here…

Latest News

VSTA General Meeting Report

VSTA General Meeting Report

VSTA GENERAL MEETING REPORT
The membership elected their delegation to the BCTF AGM and approved a building update to relocate by August 31, 2022. Thank you to all the candidates for putting their names forward and to all the members who attended the general meeting.

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Refusal of Unsafe Work

Refusal of Unsafe Work

Refusal of Unsafe Work Process. Please contact the office if you have questions about the right to refuse unsafe work. Click here for more information.

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November 20th – Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20th – Transgender Day of Remembrance

Canadians began “marking this day in 1999 in response the brutal killing of Rita Hester, a Black Trans woman. On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour all Trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people who were victims of violence, hatred, and discrimination and who had their lives taken”.

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Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. We remember the more than 2,300,000 Canadians who have served throughout our nation’s history and the more than 118,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Events Calendar

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