The Burnaby Teachers’ Association has been in existence since 1929 and is a union of professionals representing approximately 2,059 public school teachers in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. All public school teachers in Burnaby belong to the BCTF (the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation) and their local teachers' association.

Affiliations BC teachers voted to join the Canadian Labour Congress and maintain membership in the BC Federation of Labour... more+ Parent Information: Parent Workshop Opportunity - 'Supporting Your Child's Learning' Bulletin #1- Teachers Take Action for Education Bulletin #2 - Questions and Answers Fact-finder Report on Inquiry into the Status of Collective Bargaining between BCPSEA and BCTF Read the Ministry of Education's document "BC Education Plan", and letter to Education Partners, issued Oct. 28th, 2011

Current Issues The Burnaby Teachers' Association is involved in these current and recent campaigns... more+ Learn about the BTA Blog and Visit the Blog See BTA Press Release Regarding "YES" Vote)   TOC Information: TOC Social/General Meeting BTA Q & A on the New TOC Framework Agreement... more+   Current Information: 2012 BTA AGM Proposed Resolutions BTA Press Release regarding results of BCTF vote on adopting a Resistance Strategy on Bill 22 View Byrne Creek Students' Video "Byrne Creek Thinks: Teacher Job Action" BILL 22 - 2012 - Education Improvement Act School District 41 Board Chair Report and Labour Dispute motion of March 13th, 2012

Our History

The Burnaby Teachers' Association was incorporated as a society on December 21, 1970. The history of the organization illustrates its effectiveness in working for the rights of teachers and students in promoting public education. ... more+

Media Coverage

Occasionally local media interviews the Burnaby Teachers' Association regarding subjects of public interest. See a list of articles that have appeared recently in the local press. ...more+