World Teachers’ Day Social – October 5, 2026

Join us at Steamworks Mount Pleasant, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Click here for more details, and to RSVP.

Local Election Campaign Training – September 17, 2026

Click here for more information and for the registration link. Registration closes at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11.

Reminder: Run for a Site-Based Union Team Role!

The Staff Organization (all VSTA members on staff at your school) meet to elect the Site-Based Union Team in June or early September. Click here for more information about the various roles you could put your name forward for.

Welcome Back, VSTA Members!

We hope your summer was filled with rest, renewal, and lots of memorable adventures. As we step into a new school year, the VSTA office is here to support you.

Please Update Your Contact Information!

Please ensure that the VSTA has your current address, phone number, non-employer email address, and your current school if you have changed schools since last year. You can click here to update your contact 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 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, or Indigenous Educators Committees please click here…

Latest News

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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