GLP — News
Appendix H Reimbursement Changes
After many years of lobbying and campaigning for changes to Appendix H (Leave for Meritorious Service), the Employer informed us that they have changed the reimbursement process. This change was one of the requests we made to the Head of the Public…
Paid Administrative Leave During Wildfires
With so many emergency wildfires happening across the province right now, we wanted to remind you about paid administrative leave during wildfires.
Members who are unable to come to work or work from another location due to safety concerns related…
Update on Public Service Agency ‘Appendix H’ Meeting
Dear PEA Members,
On June 3rd, representatives from the Government Licensed Professionals (GLP) Chapter met with Shannon Salter, the Head of the BC Public Service Agency (PSA), to discuss current issues related to compensation of PEA members who work…
Appendix H – Meritorious leave for PEA members activated
The union has been informed by the employer that Appendix H– Meritorious Leave for professional employees covered by the PEA Agreement has also been activated retroactive to May 10, 2024. The period of compensation includes the two weeks prior to May…
GLP Retro Pay Grievance
On November 22, 2022, the PEA voted to ratify the 17th Main Collective Agreement. As you will recall, the agreement contained several financial improvements. Employees were to be paid the financial improvements retroactively to April 1, 2022 (“Retroactive…
PEA Requests Meeting with Deputy Minister Shannon Salter
The PEA requested a meeting with Deputy Minister Shannon Salter on May 1, 2024 regarding Meritorious Service and the Province's Emergency Response. View the letter below:
PEA Meeting Request Shannon Salter 05-2024[31]
GLP Bargaining Committee Announcement
We are pleased to announce the members of your GLP Bargaining Committee for the Main Collective Agreement between the Professional Employees Association and the Government of the Province of British Columbia:
GLP Bargaining Committee
(in alphabetical…
Call for Candidates for the GLP Bargaining Committee
The Seventeenth Main Collective Agreement between the Professional Employees Association (PEA) and the Government of the Province of British Columbia expires March 31, 2025. Your elected Government Licensed Professionals (GLP) and Government Lawyers…
PEA Arbitration Decision
Dear PEA members,
We just received James Dorsey's arbitral decision. We won. This is a significant victory for the Union.
View the entire arbitration decision here.
Arbitrator Dorsey found that the PEA Main collective agreement is inherently capable…
PEA Occupational Health & Safety: Letter to DM Salter
Dear PEA members,
Please be aware that we have sent a letter to Deputy Minister Shannon Salter regarding the safety of our members who work in the Legal Services Branch and Justice Services Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General.
The letter…
Upcoming GLP Webinars
Dear PEA members,
We're kicking off the New Year with some webinars for those members who are new to the union or have questions about the PEA 17th Main collective agreement.
Understanding Your Collective Agreement Webinar
Wednesday, January…
2023 GLP Executive Elections
Dear PEA members,
The following members have been elected to the GLP Chapter Executive:
Sarah Alloisio, Geoscientist, Vancouver
Dwayne Anderson, Forester, Prince George
Rowan Hodge, Lawyer, Victoria
Elizabeth Hunt, Forester, Dawson Creek
Elizabeth…
