Spring Break

The VSTA office will be closed March 14-29. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on March 30. We wish you all a restful and relaxing Spring Break!

Spring Pro-D Workshops

On Thursday, April 16, the VSTA is hosting two BCTF workshops specific to professional development. Click here for more information.

Spring SURT: Staff Reps, W/LC&B Reps, & Timetable Committee

On Wednesday, April 15th the VSTA is hosting workshops for Staff Reps, WLC/B Reps and Timetable Committee Reps. Click here for more information.

Spring Health & Safety Workshops

On Tuesday, April 14, the VSTA is hosting BCTF workshops specifically geared towards Health & Safety reps, Life Skills teachers, and Staff reps. Click here for more information.

TTOCs and ESA Sick Leave

Did you work as TTOC between April 1, 2022, and June 31, 2024? Were you denied paid sick leave when you declined calls due to illness? If so, you may be eligible for compensation. Click here for more information.

Spring Transfer Timeline 2026

Click here for more information.

Indoor Air Quality concerns

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

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…

Reminder! Update your Contact Information

Please ensure the VSTA has your current address, phone number, non-employer email address and your current school if you have changed schools since last year. Update here  

Latest News

Doing Things Differently: A Disability Rights at Work Handbook

Doing Things Differently: A Disability Rights at Work Handbook

The Canadian Labour Congress is pleased to share the launch of Doing Things Differently: A Disability Rights at Work Handbook. This new resource was developed to support disability rights advocates in every workplace and outline the important role unions have in advancing disability rights in the world of work. 

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VSTA AGM 2021

VSTA AGM 2021

We would like to thank all of our members who participated in our AGM on May 18; we appreciate your commitment to upholding our democratic process. We were pleased to see as many attendees as last...

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

May 18, 2021 at 4:00 PM – The agenda includes approval of the Financial Reports, the election of the Executive Committee for 2021-22, and a proposed amendment to By-Law 6.4. The Zoom meeting room will open at 3:30 PM and members may join at any time during the meeting. but advance registration is required to vote. Read more for the meeting link, voting instructions and meeting package.

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