BCTF prepares for fresh round of bargaining
VANCOUVER — The president of the Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association is hoping Victoria heeds her union’s call to meet prior to the start of contract negotiations in 10 months time.
Her comments came at the conclusion of the BC Teachers Federation Annual General Meeting in Vancouver Tuesday.
“Well, I think it’s really important that the government and the [BCTF] meet to prepare for bargaining,” says Amanda Jensen. “Certainly in the last round of bargaining we were very far apart going in, so any gains that we can make prior to going into bargaining, prior to sitting at that bargaining table I think is wonderful. And so I’m hoping that the minister will agree that it makes sense to meet.”
And while she concedes increased wages is a goal, Jensen says other issues are sure to come up as well.