GLP Annual General Meeting
Notice of GLP 2018 Annual General Meeting
Expression of Interest Deadline Extended to September 10
The GLP 2018 Annual General Meeting will take place in Victoria on Monday, November 5 from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Coast Victoria Hotel and Marina. GLP members may be eligible to attend the AGM with paid travel expenses. Email your expression of interest by September 10. The GLP executive shall select attendees to receive funding, and shall strive to achieve diversity of representation by geographic location, ministry, profession and gender as per the composition of the membership.
RSVPs are required from local members in Victoria who are planning to attend, and for entry to the dinner. Please email by September 10, if possible.
AGM Business includes the following:
- Guest Speaker
- Chairperson's Report
- Secretary-Treasurer's Report
- Staff Report
- Consideration for Resolutions
Speaker
Ben Parfitt, Resource Policy Analyst, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Ben joined the CCPA in 2005 after years working as an investigative journalist with numerous magazines, and previous to that as a reporter with The Vancouver Sun. He is author and co-author of two books on forestry issues and currently devotes much of his policy research to natural resources, with special attention paid to energy, water, and forest resources and climate change. He values being part of a great team at the CCPA as well as the opportunities provided to meet regularly with First Nations, community leaders, environmental advocates and the many people who work in the province’s resource industries and who are committed to progressive change.
Ben is an avid cyclist and budding day hiker who likes to take advantage of the many outdoor recreation options open to him and others living in Victoria and south Vancouver Island. He is the proud father of a super-talented daughter, Charlotte Priest, who is wise beyond her years and has taught him much. He also loves to listen to music – the good old fashion way – on vinyl.
Resolutions
Resolutions deadline is October 12
Volunteer
There are no volunteer opportunities at this time
Minutes
If you would like copies of minutes before 2007 this period please contact the PEA office. Members are required to log in to view the minutes below.
In this section
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.
