Appendix H: Leave for Meritorious Service Activation Requested
Dear GLP members,
If you are part of BC’s emergency response to the summer wildfires across the province, please note that Appendix H has not officially been activated.
We have asked the province to put Appendix H into effect and will update you if it becomes activated.
Background
Beginning in 2004 a provision was added to the PEA’s collective agreement (Appendix H, Leave for Meritorious service) intended to allow for compensation of PEA members who work extraordinary hours during emergencies.
Appendix H is only in place when emergencies like floods and wildfires happen and the province, through the deputy minister responsible to the provincial emergency program, activates Appendix H.
As per the collective agreement, members who work during an emergency after Appendix H has been activated receive the following:
One hour for every hour worked above and beyond normal work hours during the regular work week; and,
One hour for every hour worked on a day of rest.
Time off shall be taken by mutual agreement subject to operational requirements. Any time remaining as of March 31 of the following calendar year shall be paid out.
We encourage you to reach out to your supervisor about the importance of Appendix H being activated.
In solidarity,
Andrea Mears,
Labour Relations Representative
