PEA News

PEA-UVic Scholarship

Dear PEA members, Below is an update on PEA scholarship opportunities. PEA Scholarship & Bursary Program Last week the PEA announced that our scholarship and…

PEA 2026 Budget Response

Dear PEA members, The BC Government has announced a plan to reduce the broader public sector, including 2,500 jobs in the public service over the…

Employer’s Position on ETO Banks and Update on Reimbursement for Court Robes

Employer’s Position on ETO Banks As you know, the November 14, 2024, Transition Agreement between the PSA and the PEA states that existing ETO banks…

Support During Traumatic Events

Dear PEA members, Many of you may be aware of the tragic events that occurred yesterday in Tumbler Ridge, a community in northern British Columbia….

PEA-UVic Accommodations Update

Dear PEA members,   Thanks to sustained pressure from your union, our allies, and members like you, the Provost has now announced significant new investments…

Sign the letter: Our government needs to know what’s happening at your worksite

Dear PEA members, HSPBA contract negotiations have been suspended because the government isn’t willing to offer terms that invest in the health science professionals who…

PEA-SMS Bargaining Update

Dear PEA members, Your bargaining committee has begun preparing for this round of collective bargaining with the employer. You will receive a confidential bargaining survey…

FMA Bargaining Update

Dear PEA members, Your bargaining committee had scheduled negotiations with the employer for January 26, 27, and 28. Earlier this week, the employer advised the…

90% Vote Yes: HSPBA Members stand together for better health care

Dear PEA members, 90.1% of BC’s health science professionals have voted in favour of taking job action in support of efforts to negotiate a fair contract. The…

Recruitment and retention incentives program extended to March 31, 2026

Dear PEA members, Despite the BC government’s moves to dramatically restrain spending on programs including health care, incentives for recruitment and retention of health science…

Appendix H: Leave for Meritorious Service Activation Requested

Dear PEA members, If you are part of BC’s emergency response to the recent atmospheric river flooding events you may not receive any additional compensation…

Welcoming all Pearson College employees to the PEA

Dear PEA members,  We are excited to share that on December 12, the BC Labour Relations Board approved the expansion of the PEA’s certification at Pearson College…