GLP News

Update: UNBCFA Picket Line - Consent Order Friday, November 8, 2019 Dear GLP members,	UNBC Faculty Association Picket Line Update Thursday, November 7, 2019 Dear GLP Members,
UNBC Faculty Association Issues Strike Notice Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Dear GLP members,	Union Pizza lunch on the topics of Scientific Integrity and Professional Reliance Thursday, October 31, 2019 The Professional Reliance Task Force and the Scientific Integrity Committee are a joint union and employer commitment made by the BC PSA & the PEA in the most recent collective agreement.
Appointments in the Public Service Presentation Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Below you will find the presentation from the GLP Appointments in the Public Service Presentation.	GLP AGM: Deadline for expressions extended to September 8 Wednesday, September 4, 2019 If you haven't done so already, fill out the online form by September 8 for the 2019 GLP AGM in Prince George on Monday, October 28 at the Ramada Plaza
GLP 2019 Elections Announcement Tuesday, August 20, 2019 The GLP Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the results of the 2019 GLP Elections.	New AGM Date! October 28 Monday, August 12, 2019 Due to the announcement of the Federal Election date, the GLP AGM has been moved to Monday, October 28.
Call for Candidates: GLP Executive Elections Thursday, July 25, 2019 This a call for candidates for the 2019 GLP Executive Elections.	PEA submission to the Forest and Range Practices Act Review Wednesday, July 17, 2019 The PEA submitted to the Forest and Range Practices Act Review.
GLP Committee Updates Monday, May 27, 2019 Dear members,	Back to Basics: Understanding Your Collective Agreement Presentation Thursday, May 16, 2019 The presentation on the collective agreement is available. Members must log in to view the presentation.
Understanding Your Collective Agreement Session Monday, April 29, 2019 Dear GLP Members, The PEA will be hosting three web-based noon-hour sessions on May 15 and 16, 2019 to review your collective agreement and some of the recent changes.	Member-at-Large Needed for the Policy Review Committee Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Volunteer on the GLP Policy Review Committee
Public Service Pension Plan Presentation Monday, April 15, 2019 Thank you to those members who attended the April 15 Public Service Pension Plan seminar.	Updated Pay Rates Delayed – Employees to receive retro pay Wednesday, April 3, 2019 The Union has received notice from the Employer that due to the timing of ratification there will be a delay in receiving new rates of pay as outlined in the new Collective Agreement (effective Apr

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The PEA was formed in 1974, by a group of professionals working in the public sector. The story goes that the founders of the union mortgaged their houses to fund negotiations of the union’s first collective agreement.

Now, the PEA is BC’s union for professionals. We represent a wide range of professionals including lawyers, foresters, engineers, agrologists, teachers, veterinarians, fundraisers, physiotherapists, pharmacists, psychologists program managers, librarians and more.

Our union is led by the PEA Executive. They represent members from across the chapters of the PEA and set the overall vision and direction for our union.

Resources for our members

Navigating a union can sometime be a challenging process. Under this section of the website you will find resources to help you navigate the PEA. In the members section you'll find expense claim reimbursements, information on the PEA's scholarship and bursary program and our grants and donations program.

Collective bargaining and job action resources explain the process of collective bargaining and what to do in the unlikely event of job action.

Local reps can also find resources to help them complete their job more effectively. This includes ways to welcome new members, how to take notes in investigation disciplinary meetings and more.

The heart of our union

The PEA is made up of nine chapters, or groups of members who either work for the same employer or are in the same field of work. Each chapter has an elected executive tasked with running the affairs of the chapter. Each chapter is entitled to representation at the PEA Executive, the governing body of the union.

Our members work for a range of employers: the Province of BC, the University of Victoria, St. Margaret's School, the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program, the Oil and Gas Commission, the Law Society of BC, Legal Services Society, the Okangan Regional Library and health authorities across BC.

Professionals need unions now more then ever

Since the 1970’s, when the PEA was formed, our mission has been to ensure our members can work in safe, productive environments and receive fair and reasonable wages and benefits for the valuable work they do. We help individuals and groups of professional workers to understand the challenges they face in their workplaces and some of the solutions available to them.

We work with potential members to become certified as a union and achieve the wages, benefits and respect they deserve.

The Professional | Volume 45 Issue 2

The Professional is the PEA's award-winning, quarterly magazine for members.

The October-November 2019 issue includes a profile of ORL members Stephanie Thoreson and Jamie Stuart.

Read the October-November 2019 issue

The PEA was formed in 1974 to represent licensed professionals in the BC Public Service. Since then the organization has grown to include a wide range of professionals from across BC. Find our more about our governance, staff and strategic direction.