Catherine Alpha

Catherine Alpha: Calling the districts actions disgusting, Catherine Alpha told a board meeting this week that she will fight any attempt to discriminate against pregnant teachers. , according to Times Colonist. I m going to work hard to get that petition brought forward and to get people to sign it, said Alpha, who teaches in the Sooke district. A Greater Victoria school trustee has slammed the districts move to block temporary teachers from accepting contracts and then promptly going on maternity leave. I m going to continue to work in the public to make sure that everyone knows that this is a violation of human rights and a violation of equality for women, Alpha told a board meeting Monday, drowning out chairwoman Peg Orcherton, who was trying to call order. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.