What We Do

The Alberni District Teachers’ Union (ADTU) represents and supports teachers, Teachers Teaching on Call (TTOCs), and Associated Professionals through advocacy, collaboration, and a strong collective voice. We uphold fair and respectful working conditions, promote equity and well-being, and ensure members are heard and supported throughout their professional lives. By standing together, we strengthen public education and create the conditions where both educators and students can thrive.

How we support members:

  • Confidential advice and guidance: Personalized, confidential support for members navigating workplace questions, professional responsibilities, or employment-related matters.
  • Health and safety: Collaboration and guidance on maintaining safe, respectful workplaces through WorkSafeBC processes, reporting, and joint health and safety initiatives.
  • Contract and bargaining advocacy: Protecting and strengthening members’ rights under our collective agreement and contributing to local and provincial bargaining priorities.
  • Equity and human rights: Support with discrimination or harassment concerns, and initiatives that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging across our worksites.
  • TTOC and early-career supports: Assistance with call-out and pay matters, conversion language, mentorship, and opportunities for professional involvement.
  • Associated professionals: Role-specific advocacy, representation, and access to all union supports and resources.
  • Professional growth and union leadership: Opportunities for ongoing professional learning, union leadership development, and union education.
  • Member participation and democracy: Ensuring information, engagement, and representation through the Executive, Representative Assembly, committees, and the Ucluelet-Tofino Teachers’ Union (UTTU) Sub-Local.

Need help? Reach out early, support is confidential and member-centred.

Professional Learning

Professional learning is a career-long, teacher-led journey that strengthens public education and supports member well-being. We encourage our members to pursue learning that aligns with their professional interests, whether that means focusing on their practice, engaging in collaboration, or exploring work rooted in classroom realities. Our approach upholds professional autonomy while fostering collective growth and excellence in teaching.

Go to Forms Learn More

Defending Working and Learning Conditions

We work to ensure classrooms are places where both students and educators can thrive. By collaborating with district and provincial partners, ADTU advocates for fair workloads, safe environments, and professional conditions that make high-quality teaching and learning possible.

Driving Labour Action

Collective action is at the heart of union strength. Through respectful negotiations, advocacy, and collaboration, the ADTU safeguards our collective agreement and, at the bargaining table, works to strengthen language that supports fairness, well-being, and professional dignity.

Supporting Members & Local Leaders

We stand beside educators with guidance, resources, and representation, so they can focus on supporting students. ADTU also fosters strong local leadership, building knowledge and confidence that empower our members to represent, support, and uplift one another.