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

Decentering Whiteness

Decentering Whiteness

An Anti-racism Reading group. The objective of the reading group is to deepen our understanding of racism and anti-racism. Read more for outline and contact info.

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Making Sense of Your Pension Webinar

Making Sense of Your Pension Webinar

The BC Retired Teachers’ Association is pleased to announce the offering of their popular workshop Making Sense of Your Pension, CPP, OAS and Group Benefits online. Read more for details and registration.

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Online School Union Rep Training

Online School Union Rep Training

Tuesday, November 3, 9am-3pm: Effective School Staff Committees; Is it a Grievance? Problem solving at the school; Meetings, Motions, Minutes and More. Read more for registration details.

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Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month

October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada.

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