Citing bias and flawed process, BCTF requests mediator to withdraw, asks LRB to intervene

The BC Teachers’ Federation this morning has made application to the Labour Relations Board seeking to have the appointment of Dr. Charles Jago as mediator in the current labour dispute quashed.

On April 2, BCTF President Susan Lambert wrote to Dr. Jago respectfully requesting that he step down as mediator, citing numerous factors that create an apprehension of bias. One day later, Dr. Jago wrote back, saying he declined to withdraw. More...