The motion adopted by the 2026 AGM: That the Federation: recognize the longstanding international movement of Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) initiated by Palestinian civil society and trade unions, as a non-violent framework for advancing human rights, peace, and equality in Israel and Palestine, and publicly announce the commitment of the Federation to being guided by its core principles when considering its own advocacy, purchasing, and investment decisions. ... develop and present, no later than the 2027 Annual General Meeting, an ethical procurement and investment review policy that evaluates how Federation funds, purchases, and investments align with the principles of the BDS movement
BC Teachers' Federation
Vancouver (Operates in this area)
Organization
Labour & Unions
Website: www.bctf.ca
Also known as: BCTF, British Columbia Teachers' Federation
Boycott pledge
The provincial teachers' union adopted a motion at its March 2026 AGM recognizing the BDS movement and committing the Federation to be guided by its principles in its advocacy, purchasing, and investment decisions, with a BDS-aligned procurement and investment policy due by the 2027 AGM.
Last reviewed October 9, 2026
