LETTER OF AGREEMENT – VACATION SCHEDULING AND PAYOUTS (posted May 21, 2021)

Please note that the School District Letter of Agreement which was issued on May 22, 2020 regarding Vacation Scheduling and Payouts terminated on December 31, 2020.  This means the District will revert back to the language of the Collective Agreement as per Article 618.2(d).

PEBT WEBINAR UPDATE (posted May 18, 2021)

The PEBT (Public Education Benefit Trust) recently held a Webinar for all School HR Departments and Union leaders.  This consisted of information and updates on the JEIS process and Long-Term Disability provisions for all schools in the Province.  Following the meeting a Q&A document has been produced responding to issues raised – see PEBT Webinar QA.  The webinar recording and presentation slides are also available for viewing on the PEBT website at https://www.pebt.ca/#/article/get/Learn-PEBT-Widget-PEBT/PEBTEvents.

COVID-19 UPDATES

As we receive information for our members we will post them here:

REFUSAL OF UNSAFE WORK (posted July 18, 2018)

The BC Public School Employer’s Association (BCPSEA) recently posted a flow chart on their website addressing the issue of violence in the workplace – this is a step by step tool for support staff on how to refuse unsafe work.  Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with your rights on the Refusal of Unsafe Work.