BCIT among 11 post-secondary institutions to vote whether or not to continue universal transit pass this spring Student unions at 11 post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver, including BCIT, will take part in a referendum deciding whether or not to continue participating in the U-Pass program when the current contract expires in March this year. Presently,…
At 11 p.m., in the middle of a cold November, lies a middle-aged man huddled in a Vancouver alley with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm, with a piece of cardboard as a mattress. This man was BCIT President Don Wright. On November 15, the Vancouver Covenant House hosted its first Sleep Out:…
Washington’s decriminalization has strengthened the cry to do the same here BURNABY (CUP) — On November 6, both the states of Colorado and Washington passed legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, raising interest from advocates about the possible impact of the decision in British Columbia. 55 per cent of voters in Washington approved Initiative…
Confused about the strikes? Need a primer? Read on for everything you need to know about the job action at BCIT BCIT has been busy as of recent not solely due to the expected rush of final exam preparation season, but also because of strike action at all campuses. In late October, the BC Government…
The Link asks students, instructors how they feel about job action on campus Instructors and support staff are not the only stakeholders in the job action that has taken place on all BCIT campuses recently. The Link spoke with some other affected parties including students, teachers, and the representatives of institutions about the job action, and found…
Confused about the strikes on campus? Read The Link’s guide to frequently asked questions regarding the groups, terms, and major players associated. [hr] Who is taking job action? Job action at BCIT is being taken by the British Columbia Employees’ Association (BCGEU) support staff, BCGEU vocational instructors and the BCIT Faculty Staff Association (FSA). What is…
More strike action notice is given and some job action at BCIT recommences today and continues to affect students as more classes are cancelled and more strike action notice is given. Students in the International Student Entry Program (ISEP) don’t have class today as the members of the Faculty Staff Association (FSA) who…
President Don Wright speaks to faculty and staff during a one-on-one briefing at BCIT’s Burnaby campus. President Don Wright began a private meeting with BCIT faculty by giving a general address to all who were present, and then opened the floor for over two hours of questions and answers. Faculty and staff members addressed issues…
The British Columbia Government Employees Union (BCGEU) support staff and the Faculty Staff Association (FSA) are on full strike at BCIT today, and aren’t letting the rain stop them from picketing along the perimeter of the BCIT campus. The BCGEU is the union representing support staff and some instructors at BCIT. There are approximately 434 support staff…
Following a series of votes in favour of strike action at post-secondary institutions across the province, support staff at BCIT’s Burnaby campus picketed outside of four buildings on Tuesday, November 6. The demonstration forced BCIT to cancel day classes, while night courses were unaffected. Larry Dea, head of BC Government Employees’ union (BCGEU) Local 703,…
It seems to be strike season at post-secondary institutions across British Columbia. BCIT’s Faculty Staff Association (FSA) voted 78 per cent in favour of holding strike action at BCIT. The FSA represents about 600 instructors in part-time studies, about another 600 day-school instructors, professionals in the library, students services in counselling, 100 members in information…
The BCIT Faculty Staff Association (FSA) is engaging in a full strike today (Monday. November 17, 2012) and will be picketing at all campuses from 6am to 8pm. This action will be carried out in cooperation with the BCGEU’s support staff bargaining unit. All FSA members are instructed to withdraw their services to BCIT tomorrow.…