The Government has tabled a counter-offer to the BC Teachers Federation’s proposal last month which included a 15-per cent wage hike.
The BC Public School Employers Association didn’t grant teachers their raise, but has countered with new proposals on professional growth, responsible parental leave and more.
And they’ve taken grievance procedure, hours of work and sick leave proposals off the table.
BCPSEA Chair Lel Joy says the two sides still won’t budge over the government net-zero mandate, “But, you know, it is good that we are still there discussing, and as long as the proposals go back and forth, I do feel that, that is a positive movement.”
She says she hopes teachers come back with their own counter-offer to keep talks going as they enter their 12th month.
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