K-12 sector reaches tentative agreement with BCPSEA

The K-12 Presidents Council executive board is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement was reached between the K-12 Provincial Bargaining Council (PBC) and the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) late Thursday evening on a provincial framework agreement. The three-year agreement takes effect on July 1, 2019 and remains in effect until June 30, 2022.

Highlights of the agreements include:

  • General wage increases of 2% in each year of the three-year contract
  • Language on violence in the workplace
  • Establishment of a Joint Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Taskforce
  • An OH&S evaluation to be conducted at each K-12 worksite (1,367 in total)
  • Right to refuse unsafe work language is now included in the agreement
  • Establishment of a Provincial Labour Management Committee
  • A skills enhancement fund
  • Additional funds have been committed to continuing the implementation of a province-wide, gender-neutral job evaluation program
  • For the first time in almost 20 years, there is new money for local bargaining as part of the agreement
  • Plus other language improvements

“The K-12 Provincial Bargaining Council and BCPSEA worked hard this week,” says K-12 Presidents Council President Warren Williams. “We were able to attain gains that strengthen our local bargaining ability and address some of the issues that are most important to our members.”

Further details on the tentative agreement will not be made public until CUPE K-12 members have the opportunity to review them. Once endorsed by the K-12 Presidents Council, it will form the provincial agreement portion of proposals that will go forward in local bargaining between CUPE locals and their respective school districts.

K-12 PBC Bulletin 5

Provincial bargaining update

VANCOUVER – CUPE K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee (PBC) and British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) had a long day of bargaining today that included some encouraging movement from both tables.

Discussions will resume again early Thursday morning.

“I am optimistic on the direction that bargaining is going,” says K-12 Presidents Council President Warren Williams.

We encourage members to continue to be updated through our website: bcschools.cupe.ca.  

Eng K-12 PBC Bulletin 4

Provincial bargaining continues

VANCOUVER — The K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee (PBC) continued for another day of bargaining together with the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA).

The K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee (PBC) found today to be a challenging and long day.  Some of the discussions were focused on Violence in the Workplace, Job Evaluation, Training, and the Support Staff Learning Improvement Fund (SSLIF).

“I’m proud of our committee for sticking to its principles,” said K-12 Presidents Council President Warren Williams.

Find bargaining updates and additional information on the updated K-12 website at:
bcschools.cupe.ca

Eng K-12 PBC Bulletin 3

Provincial bargaining underway

JUNE 11, 2018

VANCOUVER — The K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee (PBC) has exchanged protocols and proposals with the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) as provincial bargaining talks got underway. Additional dates are set for June 12, 13 and 14.

The K-12 Provincial Bargaining Committee (PBC) is working diligently to ensure we attain gains for our members in this early round of bargaining discussions.

“Early discussions have been respectful and our committee has been working hard to achieve a provincial framework agreement that improves working conditions for our
members,” said K-12 President’s Council President Warren Williams. 

Find bargaining updates and additional information on the updated K-12 website at: bcschools.cupe.ca

Eng K-12 PBC Bulletin 2

Nominations for K-12 award extended to June 30

The Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education, for the first time ever, include a category for support staff in public schools. Nominations have been extended and now close on June 30.

The “Outstanding Support” category is open to support staff currently working in the K–12 public school system (i.e. bus drivers, crossing guards, student supervisors, educational assistants, aboriginal support workers, custodians, maintenance, and clerical).

The Premier’s Award is an opportunity for government to recognize “the enormous contribution of education professionals who go above and beyond to make life better for students in B.C.”

Get more information and nominate your favourite CUPE K-12 member in the category of Outstanding Support on the BC Government web site.