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Susan Lambert faces challenger for BCTF helm
I was surprised to learn this morning that Susan Lambert is being challenged for the BCTF presidency. Rick Guenther, a former president of the Abbotsford Teachers’ Association, announced Friday his...
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BCTF reputation needs repair: Rick Guenther
If there’s one thing Rick Guenther wants people to know, it’s that he’s no conservative. I used that term – in quotes, mind you - to describe him on this blog after he announced his plan to contest...
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School trustees want mediation to settle contract dispute
School trustees passed a motion Saturday calling on the B.C. government “to support the use of an expedited mediator to resolve the current teacher bargaining impasse.” The resolution, approved by a...
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Teachers to plan anti-Bill 22 measures Sunday
The legislature gave final approval Thursday to the controversial Bill 22 and it will become law Saturday. That’s the same day teacher activists from around the province will gather in Vancouver for...
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BCTF: Choosing next president and plotting anti-Liberal strategy
It’s Day 3 of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) annual general meeting and we’re all waiting for delegates to decide what teachers will do to protest Bill 22. An announcement is expected late...
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Susan Lambert announces teacher protest plans (UPDATED)
Susan Lambert’s re-election as BCTF president Tuesday wasn’t a surprise, but the defeat of her challenger Rick Guenther in all executive positions was. When he was elected as an independent executive...
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A teacher’s appeal to colleagues: Rethink BCTF action plan
B.C. teachers will vote this week on whether to approve a Bill 22 protest plan drafted at their union’s annual meeting. In the days leading up to the vote, North Vancouver teacher Stephen Zlotnik has...
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B.C. Teachers’ Federation: Who chooses its leaders?
The B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) is reviewing its election procedures and a controversial call for every member to have a vote in leadership races. But don’t expect speedy changes. A staff report...
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