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

Ad Hoc Teachers of Colour Meeting

Ad Hoc Teachers of Colour Meeting

May 20, 2020 from 3:30-5:00 PM. Please RSVP to mo@vsta.ca by May 20 at 12:00 pm to receive access to the on-line meeting. Read more for the agenda and advance reading material.

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2017-18 Remedy Claims

2017-18 Remedy Claims

The VSTA Executive Committee passed a motion at our December 5, 2019 meeting that 2017-2018 remedy money must be spent by June 30, 2020. Teachers received notice of their remedy amounts remaining...

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Pre-Retirement Workshops

Pre-Retirement Workshops

“There’s Also the Money” and “There’s More to it than Money” workshops facilitated by the BC Retired Teachers’ Assn. Read more for details and registration. All pre-retirement workshops have been cancelled due to COVID-19.

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Events Calendar

Upcoming Events