May 29 - The bargaining committee is very happy to announce that a tentative agreement was reached through mediation. We believe your strong strike vote and continued actions of support and solidar
SMS — St. Margaret's School

The PEA was certified in August, 2000 to represent the teachers of St. Margaret's School.
In December, 2000 the certification was varied to include a group of support staff employees at the school. In April of 2002, the certification was again varied to include cooks, chefs, kitchen helpers and laundry workers. The chapter currently includes teachers and support workers at the school, including bus drivers and office and maintenance staff.
One of Canada's leading non-denominational schools for girls, St. Margaret's provides young women with education from Kindergarten to Grade Twelve and has programs for ESL students. St. Margaret's School is located in Victoria.
At Your Fingertips
Need Help?
Your interim Labour Relations Officer is:
Rhiannon Bray, 250-385-8791 ext 204
Your Local Reps are:
Laurie Adsett, 250-479-7171
Mike Keddy, 250-479-7171
Fanie Pigeon, 250-479-7171
Bev Waterfield, 250-479-7171
SMS Executive
Chairperson: Bev Waterfield
Vice-Chairperson: Vacant
Secretary-Treasurer: Michael Keddy
Member-at-Large: Vacant
Member-at-Large: Vacant
All executive members can be reached at St. Margaret's School, 250-479-7171.
Your Collective Agreement
The fifth collective agreement between the Professional Employees Association and St. Margaret's School is available in PDF format. The following is revised to Include Residence Staff effective June 18, 2014.
SMS Collective Agreement | July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021
On April 16, 2021 an extension of the collective agreement was ratified by members. The following is an overview of the extension which is effective until February 28, 2023.
SMS Collective Agreement Extension Overview
LOA Boarding Overnight Shifts
SMS News
Dear SMS members,
Thank you to everyone who cast their ballot and voted overwhelmingly in favour of the SMS strike vote.
2023 Bargaining Updates
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