Comox Valley teachers on the picket-line

Pickets lines are up around schools in the Comox Valley today, as it was the Comox Valley’s turn to be hit with rotating strikes from the B.C. Teachers’ Federation.

Jet News was at area schools, and asked teachers how the job action was going, and exactly what they’re fighting for.

You can expect to see local teachers on the picket line again on Tuesday, as ‘Stage 2’ job action continues for the BCTF.

 

 

Continue Reading

cfcp Now playing play

Related Articles

Latest News

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.