This week the PEA launched the Justice 4 Justice Workers campaign to support our PEA members working for the Legal Services Society (LSS).
PEA News
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October 02, LABC - Legal Aid BC
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September 25, PEA Executive Committees are established annually to serve the ongoing functions of the PEA Association Executive. |
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September 23, UVic - University of Victoria Administrative and Academic Professionals
Dear members, On Thursday, CUPE 4163 and the University of Victoria reached a tentative agreement through mediation. |
September 20, SMS - St. Margaret's School
In the September newsletter find information on the SMS Executive, your Labour Relations Officer, the date of the AGM, contract increases for the 2019/2020 school year and support for professional |
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September 20, The Global Climate Strike is taking place September 20 – 27. Events around the globe are underway. |
September 10, GLP - Government Licensed Professionals
Below you will find the presentation from the GLP Appointments in the Public Service Presentation. |
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September 05, Dear members, Your chapter executive and PEA staff have received a number of questions about potential job action by CUPE 4163. |
September 05, UVic - University of Victoria Administrative and Academic Professionals
Nominations for the UVic Chapter Executive positions are due on October 4. UVic Chapter Executive positions are up for election this year: |
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September 05, UVic - University of Victoria Administrative and Academic Professionals
The 2019 UVic Chapter AGM is on Wednesday, November 6 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. in the Arbutus & Queenswood Room, Cadboro Commons. |
September 04, GLP - Government Licensed Professionals
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 |
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August 27, Dear PEA Members, |
August 20, GLP - Government Licensed Professionals
The GLP Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the results of the 2019 GLP Elections. |
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August 12, GLP - Government Licensed Professionals
Due to the announcement of the Federal Election date, the GLP AGM has been moved to Monday, October 28. |
July 25, GLP - Government Licensed Professionals
This a call for candidates for the 2019 GLP Executive Elections. |
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July 17, GLP - Government Licensed Professionals
The PEA submitted to the Forest and Range Practices Act Review. |
June 27, LABC - Legal Aid BC
The PEA made a submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services for Budget 2020. Our focus was on restoring legal aid funding in BC. |
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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.
