PEA News

HSP Chapter Executive—Call for Candidates

This is a call for nominations to fill one vacant Director position on the HSP Chapter Executive. The term of the position is until the…

Health science professionals ratify new collective agreement

Dear PEA members, Over 25,000 members of the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association have voted 90% in favour of a new collective agreement effective April…

Media Release: Professional Employees Association reaches tentative agreement 

Media Release: Professional Employees Association reaches tentative agreement   March 12, 2026 (Victoria) – The Professional Employees Association (PEA), representing more than 1,800 Government Licensed…

HSPBA Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement Reached

Dear PEA members, BC’s 25,000 specialized health professionals reached a tentative agreement in the early hours of Friday morning, after almost one year of negotiations…

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…