According to the BC Teachers’ Federation, new orders announced for educators yesterday caugh them off guard.
Yesterday, Dr Bonnie Henry sent a letter out to School Boards directing them to begin collecting and disclosing the vaccination status of teachers and staff.
But, Federation President Teri Mooring says they were not consulted beforehand, and that the order caught them by surprise.
According to Mooring, the Federation already agreed to work on a vaccine mandate with the Public School Employers’ Association.
They say the order raises a lot of questions, and that they would rather the province just introduce a mandate.
In the order, Dr Henry also suggests additional safety measures, such as prioritized boosters for teachers.
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