COVID 19 Update – April 12, 2021

COVID 19 Update – April 12, 2021

Greetings, We would like to update members on our recent discussions with the employer regarding the roll out of the K-12 vaccine program.We were hoping to hear something from government last week, but they did not have any answers for us yet.If you were not aware,...
Vaccines and Expansion of COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits for Schools

Vaccines and Expansion of COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits for Schools

The VSB has requested vaccines for all employees who may have even only been in a school once a month. The COVID-19 rapid test kits that the VSB piloted in ten schools earlier this year were highly successful. These test kits have been approved for expansion to all...
Register for K-12 Consultation and Planning Calls Bulletin #61

Register for K-12 Consultation and Planning Calls Bulletin #61

The CUPE K-12 Presidents Council, along with CUPE National staff, are announcing a series of consultation and planning calls with K-12 (including early years) members grouped together by similarity of job duties. The attached bulletin contains the descriptions, dates,...
Deputy Minister’s K-12 Mask Requirement Update Bulletin

Deputy Minister’s K-12 Mask Requirement Update Bulletin

Further to yesterday’s PHO announcement and Deputy Minister’s bulletin, BCCDC Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools and the Provincial COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines for K-12 Settings have been updated to reflect the amended mask requirements for K-12 staff...
Vaccines and Expansion of COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits for Schools

K-12 Updated Information on COVID-19 Bulletin #59

Please post and/or distribute the attached bulletin. We will be posting the bulletin below to @cupek12bc accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and on https://bcschools.cupe.ca. We ask you to follow these social media accounts and amplify shared news by liking...