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

Congratulations to MyVSTA Winners!

Congratulations to MyVSTA Winners!

Lindsay Donaldson (VT), Pamela Fleming (WC), Carol Chuu (TEMP), Amaris Odermatt (PW), Jessica Liew (WRE), Jennifer Braun (CT), Antonia Kuiper (UH), Alex Ng (WRE)! Read more for how you can win a $25 gift certificate to Bandidas Taqueria.

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16 Days of Action

16 Days of Action

The 16 days of action is an international campaign that starts on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and finishes December 10, United Nations Human Rights Day. Read more for links to resources and ideas on what you can do.

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General Meeting

General Meeting

Thursday, December 3, 4-5:30 pm via Zoom. The agenda will include a VESTA/VSTA Building Re-development Update and Proposed Constitution & By-law Changes. Advance registration is required. Registration deadline is December 3, 3PM. Login to MyVSTA for meeting materials and registration link.

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BIPOC Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

BIPOC Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

Monday, November 23 at 4:00 pm. The meeting is open to all VSTA members who identify as part of the BIPOC community. Read more for details and registration in MyVSTA.

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School Liaison Officers (SLO) Survey

School Liaison Officers (SLO) Survey

The VSB is currently in the process of reviewing the role of School Liaison Officers in schools. As a stakeholder, the VSTA would like to formulate our position, and we are looking to our membership for feedback.

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Events Calendar

Upcoming Events