April 26, 2024

Education Minister hopes to work with the BCTF to choose a mediator

The Clark government will pass Bill 22 by the end of the business day, making strikes by the BC Teachers Federation illegal until the end of August. Education Minister George Abbott says he hopes the union then works with the government to choose a mediator.   "I do hope that Susan will take me up on my offer to provide us with … [Read more...]

BCTF again calls for independent mediator

  Three meetings later, and still no hope in sight. That from BCTF President Susan Lambert, after meeting with Trevor Hughes, the assistant deputy minister, appointed as a fact-finder in the on-going teachers dispute. Lambert:   ".....he is simply there to describe the situation. He is not an … [Read more...]