South Okanagan Similkameen Teachers' Union

04/27/2026

Make sure you tell the TTOCs in your life that you appreciate them.

03/06/2026

We have a new contract!

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...

02/12/2026

The tragic event in Tumbler Ridge has devastating consequences for the community at large, and most notably for the family and friends of the victims. We extend our deepest sympathies to all who are experiencing grief and distress.

12/04/2025

11/11/2025

Did you know about the BCTF Advantage program? It offers members so many discounts!
Check it out through this link! This is really where you should get your mobile services at the very least.

The BCTF Advantage program allows your membership in the BCTF to work for you in areas outside of your employment relationship.

11/09/2025

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.

On October 27, Premier Danielle Smith invoked the notwithstanding clause and legislated teachers back to work after three weeks on the picket line. 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.

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!

Teachers across Canada understand the vital importance of fair negotiations in securing the conditions necessary to provide high-quality public education. 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. It sends a troubling message that constitutionally protected rights can be set aside for expedience rather than addressed through good-faith dialogue.

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.

10/10/2025

We have had a great offered extended to all educators!

SOSTU members get $5 off at the ticket office and if you buy four or more tickets, you get $10 off.

What a deal!!

List and description of upcoming performances and events at Venables Theatre in Oliver BC.

10/09/2025

📣 Attention Canadian public school teachers and education workers!

How does class size and complexity affect your work? We want to hear from you.

📝 The next Parachute Educator Survey opens October 15. Don’t miss your chance to share your voice.

👉 Learn more and explore past results: https://www.ctf-fce.ca/take-action/parachute/

10/09/2025

Teachers supporting teachers. Students spend so much time in schools and they need to be nurturing, supportive environments. Class sizes over 30 and no composition language is unsustainable.

10/09/2025

What's a teacher worth to you?