Newsletter May 2026
10 Month Employees Vacation Payout Deferral Option
10 month employees can defer receiving vacation pay to September. Members have up to June 26 to make their decision. The payout of vacation balance will be in September if deferral is selected.
If an election is not made then the default will be to pay it out in the summer. Details below:
ESS How to Elect to Defer June Vacation Payout – 10mo EE’s (002)
Provincial Bargaining Update- April 17, 2026
Presidents Council endorses Provincial Framework
April 17, 2026
Presidents of BC K-12 school support locals are endorsing the new Provincial Framework Agreement reached earlier this week. The BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) is also endorsing the agreement for inclusion in local collective agreements.
Newsletter April 2026
Townhall on Funding For Schools- Wednesday April 22, 2026
Provincial Bargaining Update-April 13, 2026
We have a deal: Your K-12 provincial bargaining committee is pleased to announce we have reached a tentative provincial framework agreement with the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA).
“This was a tough round of bargaining, but our committee worked hard and was determined to get a fair deal for our members that was in line with other provincial public sector agreements,” says Paul Simpson, president of the K-12 Presidents Council.
Supervision Aide 4 Hour Shift: Letter of Understanding
Attention Supervision Aides:
Please click the link below for the Letter of Understanding between the Union and VSB regarding the temporary increase to hours from March 30, 2026 to June 25, 2026. Please note there are no changes to Supervision Aide duties.
Provincial Bargaining Update-March 27, 2026
Progress being made on Framework
Your provincial bargaining committee met with the employer this week, Macrh 25-26. Over two very long days, we had productive discussions with the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). But we still have work to do on some of our key priorities, and it has been challenging to reach a consensus at the table.
Provincial Bargaining Update -March 5, 2026
Returning to the bargaining table
Your K-12 provincial bargaining committee will be returning to the bargaining table March 25 and 26 with the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). We have also scheduled another session for April 9 and 10 if needed.
Provincial Bargaining Update-February 17, 2026
Step forward made towards a fair deal
February 17, 2026
Your bargaining committee met with the employer today for a pivotal meeting towards K-12 school support workers getting the deal we deserve.
We are pleased to report that the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) committee tabled a revised monetary offer.