Another year, another stalemate. Education Minister George Abbott announced Thursday that the provincial government will begin drafting legislation to end its dispute with teachers. A year at the collective-bargaining table has done nothing to bridge a decades-long gap or bear a contract that was mutually agreed upon. “It’s unacceptable that this … [Read more...]
B.C. done with dispute
February 24, 2012 by
Another year, another stalemate. Education Minister George Abbott announced Thursday that the provincial government will begin drafting legislation to end its dispute with teachers. A year at the collective-bargaining table has done nothing to bridge a decades-long gap or bear a contract that was mutually agreed upon. “It’s unacceptable that this … [Read more...]
The BC Teachers Federation is blasting the idea of a legislated end to contract dispute.
February 23, 2012 by
The BC Teachers Federation is blasting the government as they prepare legislation to end the contract dispute. BCTF President Susan Lambert calls the governments move towards legislation a bullying tactic, adding she can only conclude the government never intended to bargain with teachers. Lambert says they want the BC Public Schools … [Read more...]
Legislated end coming to BCTF dispute
February 23, 2012 by
Education Minister George Abbott says he is greatly disappointed. The province and the BC Teachers' Federation have not been able to sort out their differences at the bargaining table. The government fact-finder appointed to review the BC teachers' dispute has found it very unlikely that the two sides will come to an agreement. Talks have been … [Read more...]
B.C. must hand over info in judges’ dispute
February 20, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered the provincial government to hand over a cabinet briefing document connected to a pay dispute with provincial court judges.The issue erupted last May when the legislature rejected seven of 15 recommendations, including a pay raise, made by an independent commission known as the Judges Compensation … [Read more...]
Province may legislate end to BCTF dispute
October 5, 2011 by
Education Minister George Abbott is sounding pessimistic about the chances of reaching a negotiated settlement with the BC Teachers Federation. In the end, Abbott says the government might have to legislate a deal. He says that is in the range of possibilities and has been from the start. Abbott says he hopes for a successfully concluded … [Read more...]
Terry Fox Run latest casualty in BC teachers dispute
September 15, 2011 by
One of the most popular charities in BC is the latest victim in the ongoing dispute between the BC Teachers Federation and their employers. BCTF President Susan Lambert has confirmed job action, which focuses on a refusal to do administrative work. This includes collecting money raised for the annual Terry Fox Run. She … [Read more...]
Dispute puts chill on new school year
September 6, 2011 by
Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister George Abbott chose a Vancouver school playground to highlight the new school year, which will see the return of more than 540,000 students today. Clark and Abbott promised to spend $ 8 million to build and upgrade school playgrounds to ensure students have more safe, happy play spaces. B.C. Teachers' … [Read more...]
RCMP say death likely a domestic dispute
September 2, 2011 by
Incredulity abounds at an apartment building near Metrotown after a homicide Thursday. “Just before 6:30 [in the morning], Burnaby RCMP received a domestic complaint from the residence ... and located a deceased female, and an injured female,” said Sgt. Jennifer Pound, spokesperson for the RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). A … [Read more...]
Much at stake for Grits in HST dispute
August 26, 2011 by
As British Columbians anxiously await Friday’s HST referendum results, the political implications for Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals are also up in the air. “My prediction is that (the HST’s opponents) will win,” said Simon Fraser political science Prof. Marjorie Cohen. “And then, of course, (the Liberals) will have to come up with … [Read more...]
