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.
Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge- February 11, 2026
Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge BC
Words cannot express our sadness about yesterday’s tragedy at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, part of SD #59 – Peace River South. Our thoughts are with the victims, and our condolences go out to their families and the people of Tumbler Ridge in this deeply troubling time.
Provincial Bargaining Update-February 9, 2026
Congratulations BCTF
On behalf of over 30,000 school support members, the K-12 Presidents Council is pleased to congratulate the BC Teachers’ Federation and its members on reaching a tentative agreement.
CUPE, Other Support Staff Unions, and the K-12 Presidents Council is proud to stand in solidarity with the BCTF.
Provincial Bargaining Update- February 6, 2026
Return to bargaining set for February 17
Your K-12 provincial bargaining committee will be returning to the bargaining table February 17 with the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). As you heard from the President’s Council in its last bulletin, we are at a critical point in our bargaining for a provincial framework agreement.
VSB Retirement Seminar- April 23, 2026
The District will be hosting an in-person retirement info session on Thursday April 23, 2026. This will be a great opportunity to gain some knowledge on Pension and learn about the retirement process. We will have two speakers joining us that day to speak with us on this topic.
Provincial Bargaining Update-January 26, 2026
As you may have heard from our teacher colleagues, the BCTF provincial bargaining committee is returning to negotiations. We hope this is a positive development for them and all public sector unions in bargaining with the province. We know you’ll join the Presidents Council in wishing them good luck and solidarity in getting the fair deal they deserve.
Provincial Bargaining Update-January 15, 2026
Standing in Solidarity with thre BC Teachers’ Federation
As you will have heard from our teacher colleagues, their union-the BC Teachers’ Federation- has reached impasse in their bargaining with BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA).
The Provincial Bargaining Committee has been working closely with the BCTF and other provincial public sector unions thoughout this current round of bargaining. And we continue to be in close contact during this important phase of bargaining.
Supervision Aide Training-Tools for Managing Challenging Interactions-Monday Jan 12, 2026
Supervision Aides are encouraged to sign up for “Skilled Supervision: Tools for Managing Challenging Interactions” to be held on Monday January 12, 2026 at Tecumseh Elementary.”
Both On-Call and Permanent Supervision Aide staff members are eligible to attend and will be paid 2.5 hours to attend. Deadline to register is January 6, 2026.
