Media Release: Vote of Non-Confidence in VSB Superintendent & Secretary-Treasurer

Click here to read the media release regarding the VSTA membership’s Vote of Non-Confidence in VSB Superintendent & Secretary-Treasurer.

Our Union and the October 2026 Municipal Election

Click here for a list of labour-endorsed candidates for School Board Trustees, as well as information about when and where you can cast your vote.

ECT & TTOC Committee Meeting – October 14, 2026

Click here for more information and for the registration link.

VSTA Executive Committee Vacancy 2026-27

An election for the vacant ECT & TTOC Chair will take place at the upcoming Council meeting on October 22, 2026. Click here for more information.

Happy World Teachers’ Day! – October 5

One student at a time, teachers spark curiosity, build confidence, and empower young people to thrive, helping to create a brighter future for all. Thank you for brightening our future!

2026 Fall School Union Rep Training

Click here for more information about the training opportunities, and to access the registration link.

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.

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

APRIL 14 – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PINK

APRIL 14 – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PINK

April 14, 2021 marks the International Day of Pink. It is a day where communities across the country, and across the world, can unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny, and all forms of bullying. Read more for BCTF resources.

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Teach for the Planet

Teach for the Planet

On April 21, Education International will launch Teach for the Planet – our global campaign for quality climate change education for all. The campaign aims to ensure that climate education, based on science and with a civic action focus, becomes as fundamental as teaching reading and writing.

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UNITE HERE LOCAL 40

UNITE HERE LOCAL 40

Thus far over 30 women from the Pacific Gateway Hotel in Richmond have been permanently fired. Unite Here Local 40 believe that they are trying to use the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to replace people, many of which are immigrant women, and to hire new workers at a lower wage. As a response, workers from the Pacific Gateway Hotel have voted to go on strike.

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Transgender Day of Visibility

Transgender Day of Visibility

Wednesday March 31st, 2021 – International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) occurs every year on March 31st. This day is dedicated to celebrating transgender people, their contributions to society and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.

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