BVTU Staff / Union Representatives
The role of the school staff / union representative (staff rep) is an essential and valuable job.
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The staff rep ensures that members at each school are aware of the collective agreement.
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The staff rep is someone people can approach with immediate questions and/or concerns.
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The staff rep shares what is happening on the ground at each school in the district with the executive committee.
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The staff rep also reports back from the executive committee meetings to teachers.
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The staff rep can provide support for coworkers by being present at a meeting with administration.
This resource on the Role of the Staff Rep, shared from quathet Teachers' Union (used with permission and edited), gives a great overview.
School Staff Union Representatives
Muheim Elementary (Smithers):
Walnut Park Elementary (Smithers):
Smithers Senior Secondary:
Telkwa Elementary: Nataniel Hennig
Houston Secondary: Tom Searby
Silverthorne Elementary (Houston): Leslie Thiessen
Twain Sullivan Elementary (Houston): Rob Mark