That from the BC Nurses Union when asked if any talks will continue to get a contract extension. Talks broke down last weekend after Premier Christy Clark went public with a desire to get nurses signed to a ten year deal. BCNU President Deb McPherson says she wants four years, not ten, "A ten year deal has not been on my mind; I know government … [Read more...]
Bargaining begins again for teachers and BCPSEA
February 3, 2013 by
It's back to the bargaining table Monday for the BC Teachers' Federation and the BC Public School Employers' Association. The two sides will try to reach a new collective agreement. BCTF President, Susan Lambert says it will likely be a difficult path to an agreement, but she's hoping one can be reached by the end of June, when the contract runs … [Read more...]
Teachers Union and Employer move to address fractured bargaining process
January 21, 2013 by
The BC Teachers Federation and the BC Public School Employers Association have reached a tentative agreement to address an often messy, and protracted bargaining process. CKNW has obtained details of the deal which would see both sides split the cost of a facilitator, who would help the two groups find common ground on each bargaining issue. If the … [Read more...]
