Dear Members,
Like all of you, I am deeply saddened and shaken by the news of the shooting at the secondary school in Tumbler Ridge. Our hearts are with the students, staff, families, and the entire community as they face something no community should ever have to endure.
Schools are places of learning, safety, and belonging. When that sense of security is broken, it affects us all—especially those of us who dedicate our lives to supporting young people.
Please take care of yourselves and one another in the days ahead. Reach out to colleagues, check in on friends, and lean on the strength of our union community. In moments like this, compassion, solidarity, and care matter more than ever.
In solidarity,
Santino Scardillo
Acting President