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Supporting 51,000 public school teachers and their students with strong representation and outspoken advocacy. Kids matter, teachers care.

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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A new school year can bring excitement, uncertainty, and everything in between. Small shifts to familiar classroom activities can help every student feel more connected and supported. 💛 Learn more in this Teacher magazine article: bit.ly/3UvyEqA #bced #backtoschool
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
BCTF representatives are celebrating Pride today alongside the BC Federation of Labour 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✊ We’re proud to march together in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Happy Pride! 🌈 #BCed #Pride2026
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The CTF/FCE Annual General Meeting is underway, and our BCTF delegation is bringing their ideas and expertise to discussions that help shape important policies on everything from teacher training requirements to artificial intelligence in the classroom. #BCEd @ctffce.bsky.social
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Watching students grow, discover their strengths, and shape their unique futures is one of the greatest privileges of teaching. To our 2026 graduates: celebrate your accomplishments and embrace the excitement of your new path ahead. Remember that we're rooting for you! 🎓 #BCed
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The Final Report of the National Inquiry into #MMIWG2S found education is critical to dismantling systemic racism and reducing violence. As teachers, let’s honour victims and survivors by teaching truth, challenging injustice, and creating spaces grounded in respect, dignity, and care. #RedDressDay
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
May 4–8 is TTOC Appreciation Week! 🎉 We all know how pivotal teachers teaching on call (TTOCs) are to the public education system, and this week is all about acknowledging their contributions and giving them a resounding thank you! 🙏 So, how has a TTOC shown up for you? #TTOCAppreciationWeek #bced
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
BCTF zone meetings took place across BC on Friday and Saturday, bringing together union reps from all locals to connect and collaborate. Participants shared vital knowledge about provincial bargaining, emerging issues at the local level, and strategies for activism and member engagement. #BCed
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
While researching for his master's thesis, Delta teacher Graham Notar-Maclean uncovered jarring statistics about the volume of overtime athletic directors perform, sometimes every single day. Read the full story in the March issue of Teacher magazine: bit.ly/4tYqbZq. 📰
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Thank you to members across the province who participated in the ratification vote. 91% voted in favour of the new four-year collective agreement with the BC Public School Employers’ Association.🔗 Read the full press release: bit.ly/3OIKwCK
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BC teachers ratify new four-year agreement
VANCOUVER—The BC Teachers’ Federation announced today that its members have voted 91% in favour of ratifying a new four-year collective agreement with the BC Public School Employers’ Association...
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The ratification vote is on! 🗳️ If your local is voting by email, make sure to check your inbox for your ballot. If you can't find your ballot, check your junk mail or search for "Simply Voting" in your inbox. #BCEd #BCteachers
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Black History Month may be coming to a close, but anti-racism work is a year-round practice. ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽 Let's continue to normalize conversations about race, challenge deficit narratives, and commit to unlearning in our classrooms and communities. (Image from www.unlearn.com) #BlackHistoryMonth #BCEd
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙 The latest issue of Teacher mag (which just went live online!) includes practical ways to teach about Ramadan in schools, from reading books that reflect Muslim experiences to understanding students’ needs during fasting. See the full article: bit.ly/4cNkyrq. #Ramadan
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Last week, women leaders from across the province gathered in Vancouver for the BCTF Women’s Institute. 💜 We were honoured to share space with women who are shaping their schools and communities, and to learn from their expertise and commitment to strengthening public education. #BCEd
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
We are in close contact with local union leadership and the Ministry and are thankful for everyone’s efforts to support those affected.” —BCTF Carole Gordon (2/2)
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
“The BCTF is deeply concerned by reports of a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Our hearts are with students, teachers, support staff, their families, and the entire community as we await further details..." (1/2)
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
The British Columbia Black History Timeline was created by the BC Black History Awareness Society as an educational resource for schools, researchers, government, families, and anyone interested in learning more about Black history. Read about it here: bit.ly/46vW2XV #BlackHistoryMonth
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British Columbia Black History Timeline
There is a wealth of Black history in our province, from Vancouver Island's Governor James Douglas in 1851 to William Allen Jones ...
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Check out the @thetyee.ca Q&A with BC School Counsellors’ Association President Norberta Heinrichs on mental health, substance use, and student and community needs: bit.ly/49BtFIB
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How School Counsellors Help Kids Through Tough Times | The Tyee
Norberta Heinrichs on mental health, substance use and student and community needs. A Tyee Q&A.
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Teachers and education workers in Kamloops-Thompson are wearing red to show their support for better teaching and learning conditions. ✊ #RedforBCED is a call for meaningful investment in public education. When we support teachers, we support kids. #BCed #BCpoli
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Seeing red? It’s not your imagination…it’s a movement! Find out why teachers and public education supporters across the province are wearing #RedforBCED today: bit.ly/44TLuBo
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
BCTF President Carole Gordon will be wearing #RedforBCED tomorrow (Monday), will you? Join teachers across BC in showing the government that after eight years of promises, it’s time to improve classroom conditions so that every student can thrive.
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Wearing red on Jan. 5 sends a clear message: better classroom conditions can’t wait. The government needs to act. #RedforBCED
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Here’s to a cozy, restful winter break for all our teachers and students.❄️ Enjoy the downtime—you’ve earned it!
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
BC students deserve real support—not more delays. Urge government to invest in the schools our kids count on: act.bctf.ca/ittakesateacher #ItTakesaTeacher #bcpoli #bced
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Do you believe every student deserves timely, meaningful support? Tell government to invest in a public education system where teachers have the time and tools needed to help every student succeed. Add your voice here: act.bctf.ca/ittakesateacher #ItTakesaTeacher #bced #bcpoli
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Every student deserves a positive learning environment. Today we're launching a letter-writing campaign to tell government that kids deserve to thrive — and that starts in the classroom. Speak up in support of our schools here: act.bctf.ca/ittakesateacher #ItTakesaTeacher #bcpoli #bced
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
While the BCTF Bargaining Team is back at the table today, teachers from across the province are showing their support by wearing RED!✊From classrooms to staff rooms, the message is clear: teachers are united and standing behind the team working hard on their behalf. #RedforBCEd #Solidarity
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
📢 This Monday, the BCTF Bargaining Team is back at the table! Let’s turn up the heat and show our support by wearing #RedforBCed! 💪 Whether you’ve got a red T-shirt, scarf, toque, or jacket, wear it proudly on Monday and share a photo online using the #RedforBCed hashtag. Don’t forget to tag us!
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Today on Remembrance Day, we honour the sacrifice and service of so many, and we reflect on the immense human cost of war. As teachers, you play a critical role in building a more peaceful world, from teaching about history to inspiring kids to strive for peace. #LestWeForget #BCed
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
We urge the Alberta government to reconsider this approach and to re-engage with the Alberta Teachers’ Association in a manner that honours educators’ rights, values their professional voice, and prioritizes the best interests of students and communities. 8/8
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
It sends a troubling message that constitutionally protected rights can be set aside for expedience rather than addressed through good-faith dialogue. 7/8
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Resorting to the notwithstanding clause to override those rights undermines both the integrity of the bargaining process and the public’s trust in government accountability. 6/8
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Teachers across Canada understand the vital importance of fair negotiations in securing the conditions necessary to provide high-quality public education. 5/8
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Canadians must take a stand against this kind of government overreach and infringement on our rights. The BCTF is proud to contribute to that fight with solidarity and significant resources. Alberta Teachers, we are with you! 4/8
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
This was an aggressive act, and though BCTF members are not unfamiliar with governments whose priorities do not include public education, this attack is a unique and severe infringement on the rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 3/8
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
On October 27, Premier Danielle Smith invoked the notwithstanding clause and legislated teachers back to work after three weeks on the picket line. 2/8
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
At our Representative Assembly today, the BCTF voted to support The Alberta Teachers' Association with a donation of up to $1 million in financial and legal assistance to help them in their fight against the Alberta government's unjust attack on their Charter rights. 1/8
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Our Provincial Bargaining Team is hard at work advocating for teachers, students, and public education as a whole! 💪 Want to know where we're at with bargaining? Members can read the latest updates by visiting the BCTF website: bit.ly/3WArtv3
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Fairview Community School showing their solidarity with the Provincial Bargaining Team and Alberta teachers ✊ #UnionSolidarity
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
The BCTF stands in solidarity with our colleagues in Alberta. Here in BC, we know how heavy-handed legislation against teachers and collective bargaining rights hurts schools, students, and everyone who works in public education. The Alberta government should negotiate, not legislate! ✊ #ABteachers
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
🪧 President Gina McCormick and Vice-President Erin Cammell from the Sea to Sky Teachers’ Association joined #CUPE2269 at Squamish Municipal Hall today, standing together for fairness and respect for all workers. #Solidarity #UnionStrong
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Explore big questions shaping BC's classrooms in the Sept/Oct edition of Teacher magazine: ⚖️ How is economic justice intertwined with education? 🤖 How can AI support concept-based teaching? 💗 Where can you find resources for comprehensive sexual health education? Read more at teachermag.ca. #bced
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Standing strong in Trail today!✊Members of the Kootenay-Columbia Teachers’ Union joined BCGEU, PEA, and CUPW workers on the picket line—with coffee gift cards to help keep spirits high and hands warm in the fight for a fair deal. ☕ #UnionSolidarity @bcgeu.bsky.social @cupwsttp.bsky.social @pea.org
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Teachers' working conditions are student's learning conditions. When we give teachers better supports, we make things better for kids. We stand with the teachers of Alberta. bit.ly/4n0Baxs @albertateachers.bsky.social
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Teachers in B.C. are showing support for the 51,000 teachers striking in Alberta
Today was day three of the teachers' strike in Alberta. And as Angelina Ravelli reports, teachers here in B.C., who are currently negotiating for a new contract, are keeping a close eye on the proceed...
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) is NOT part of the BC curriculum, and it’s not the best way to evaluate learning. Instead, teachers use meaningful, curriculum-based assessments that actually help students grow. Parents: You can withdraw your child from the FSA: www.bctf.ca/FSA #BCed
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CTF/FCE @ctffce.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Carole Gordon, @bctf.bsky.social President, thanks teachers for helping students understand the world around them. 🌎 🧠 On #WorldTeachersDay, thank a teacher for showing up every day with care and purpose to make lives better for all! #BecauseOfATeacher
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Whether you're a conservation worker, a park assistant, or a teacher coming to your classroom every day with passion and purpose—It's time for a good deal for all of us.
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
BC's teachers stand shoulder to shoulder with the workers of the BCGEU and the PEA. This government made important promises to teachers and to everyone in the public sector. And we're counting on them to deliver.
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Right now in downtown Vancouver, we are marching in solidarity with the BCGEU, the PEA, and thousands of other union members. We are stronger together! 💪 @bcgeu.bsky.social #UnionStrong
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Coquitlam, Burnaby, Langley—the list goes on! BC teachers from all different locals are showing up to the picket lines in solidarity with the BCGEU and the PEA 🤝 Find a picket line to support in your community: bit.ly/46SaF8v #UnionSolidarity #BCpoli
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BC Teachers' Federation @bctf.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Standing together makes us stronger! ✊ Members of the Greater Victoria Teachers' Association joined BCGEU and PEA colleagues on the picket lines yesterday in solidarity. Fairness and respect in the workplace is worth fighting for! #Solidarity #BCpoli #BCGEU
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