SEPTEMBER GM MEETING NOTICE (Aug 27, 2025)
Today we shared an important GM Meeting Notice announcing a change of date and time for the September General membership Meeting.
WVMEA NEWS BULLETIN (Aug 15, 2025)
The WVMEA News Bulletin Aug 15, 2025 was shared with members today. It includes a reminder of the 2025 WVMEA Scholarships available and a call for volunteers to sit of the Scholarship Committees.
WVMEA NEWS BULLETIN (May 22, 2025)
The WVMEA News Bulletin May 22, 2025 was shared with members today. It includes an updated list of the 2025-2025 Executive Board as well as a summary of the AGM.
2025 WVMEA SCHOLARSHIPS (Apr 9, 2025)
A detailed 2025 WVMEA Scholarships Notice was shared with members today. Anyone interested in further information can contact the WVMEA office.
WVMEA NEWS BULLETIN (Mar 10, 2025)
The WVMEA News Bulletin March 10, 2025 was shared with members today. There is a call for nominations for both the first-year Trustee and Treasurer positions. We are also looking for input from our Schools members through a Bargaining Survey.
WVMEA NEWS BULLETIN (Jan 10, 2025)
The WVMEA News Bulletin Jan 10, 2025 was shared with members today. It includes handy financial planning facts and MPP Resources.
NEW MEMBER DISCOUNTS (July 11, 2023)
Today we announced a new discount for our WVMEA members. The Union Savings information was shared via email, we are always looking for ways to support our members.
RIGHT TO REFUSE UNSAFE WORK (September 8, 2022)
The WVMEA sent an important Health and Safety Bulletin to all members highlighting the WorkSafeBC amendments to the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work. Changes will now require employers to provide written notice of an unresolved work refusal to any worker subsequently assigned or allowed to perform that work, and to provide written notice of reassignment to the joint health and safety committee or a union representative.
5 PAID SICK DAYS FOR ALL CASUAL AND TEMPORARY STAFF (May 5, 2022)
Amendments to the Employment Standards Act stipulate that as of April 1, 2022, all casual and temporary employees are entitled to 5 paid sick days per each calendar year. The WVMEA sent a Municipal Memo and School Board Memo to members (via email) to ensure that everyone is informed. Any questions regarding the 5 paid sick days may be directed to the WVMEA office.