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

WELCOME BACK and VSTA CONNECT

WELCOME BACK and VSTA CONNECT

We hope that you had a very restful and rejuvenating holiday. Now that you’re back, remember to log-in to MyVSTA to read the latest VSTA Connect, our weekly communication to members.

read more
VSTA GENERAL MEETING

VSTA GENERAL MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 from 4:00-5:30 PM. Agenda: Ratify Bargaining Objectives. Advanced registration to attend the meeting is required. Read more for registration link.

read more
Happy Summer!

Happy Summer!

The VSTA is open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm this week. Regular office hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) will resume on September 7.

read more
Congratulations!

Congratulations!

to the Graduating Class of Retirees 2021! Thank you for your years of work and commitment to the Vancouver public education system. We wish you the best in your future endeavours. Read more to view the Retirees’ Yearbook.

read more

Events Calendar

Upcoming Events