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.…
A soldier’s journey through BCIT “The military is not like most jobs.” After spending some time with Sergeant Michael Woolley — Legion Military Skills Program participant and recent business administration graduate — his comment seems grossly understated. Michael was referring to what he sees as a major difference between civilian and military careers. In most…
BC New Democratic Party leader Adrian Dix and Minister of Advanced Education for the BC Liberal Party John Yap have different priorities when it comes to British Columbia’s post-secondary education system. The BCNDP’s focus, according to Dix, is on reducing the cost of education by lowering tuition fees and providing more non-refundable grants. The BC…
Transit authority struggling with revenue stream, hopes to bring additional services back in the future VANCOUVER (CUP) — B.C. transportation authority TransLink’s newest ten-year plan is a mixed bag for students. The 2013 Base Plan, which TransLink rolled out in September, highlights the company’s financial plans for the next three years, and a looser schedule…
Students and critics call province’s advertising campaign condescending, confusing NANAIMO (CUP) — The B.C. government wants to be absolutely clear — hipster is not a real job. A $15 million advertising campaign by the B.C. Liberals that including running “Hipster is not a Real Job” ads is causing confusion among political adversaries and students alike. The…