Bill 42 - The "Gag Law": Election Amendment Act, 2008

What Gordon Campbell doesn't want teachers to say

This provincial government seems intent on making the practice of democracy ever more difficult, if not impossible, leading up to the municipal election in November and the May 2009 provincial vote. It has brought in legislation which attempts to undermine free speech and severely restrict what BC citizens can say and do.

Just Shut up BC

Unions are speaking out for BC's public services. Go to Just Shut Up BC to learn more about Bill 42 and take action now!

The BCTF is speaking out against Bill 42

• Court rules "Gag Law" unconstitutional (Mar 30, 2009)
• Partial victory on gag law: The fight continues. School Staff Alert (Jun 3, 2008)
• Current provincial government attempts to stifle free speech. Issue Alert (May 30, 2008)
• Trying to silence teachers' voices. Webcast message from the BCTF President (May 26, 2008)
• Liberals' gag law aims to silence teachers' unions. School Staff Alert (May 13, 2008)

The Campbell government record

In addition to imposing a gag law to restrict freedom of expression, the BC Liberal government has blatantly attacked the public education system by cutting education funding, reducing services to students, destroying collective bargaining for teachers, removing the right to strike, and imposing terms and conditions of employment. Our chronology of legislation and actions illustrates the impact on services to students and teachers' working conditions.