PEA News

Retroactive OSS Payments for Government Lawyers

This is an update on the implementation of the May 29, 2025 arbitral award issued by Arbitrator James Dorsey regarding retroactive OSS (Overtime, Shift, and Standby)…

PEA-SMS Thank You Treats and Coffee

Dear PEA members, In appreciation of your dedication and hard work the PEA Chapter Executive would like to say THANK YOU! We couldn’t do our…

PEA Interest Arbitration Under Article 32.10 – Salary for Government Lawyers

Dear PEA members, We’re pleased to report that the salary interest arbitration under Article 32.10 has officially concluded, with the final hearing dates held on…

HSPBA Professional Fee Reimbursement Update

Dear PEA members, Following the negotiation of the 2022–2025 collective agreement, the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA)—which includes HSA, BCGEU, CUPE, HEU, and PEA—secured…

2024-2025 HSP Pro D Fund Applications Open

Dear HSP members, Working in partnership with the government of British Columbia, the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association provides funding to support professional development for…

HSPBA Bargaining Update: Third Round of Negotiations

Dear PEA members, The bargaining committee for the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) completed the third round of negotiations with the Health Employers Association…

PEA Meeting with Shannon Salter: Appendix H, Leave for Meritorious Service

Dear PEA members, Last week, we met with the head of the Public Service, Shannon Salter, Deputy Minister Deb Godfrey, and Korina Tsui to advocate…

SMS 2nd Notice Extension

Dear PEA members, The school has asked for a second extension to the May 15th lay-off and reduction date indicated in the collective agreement. The…

PEA-UVic Appointments and Employer Response on Accommodations

Dear PEA members, I hope you had the opportunity to rest and connect with family and loved ones over the long weekend, it’s great to…

Employer requests May 15 layoff/FTE reduction extension

Dear PEA members, The employer requested an extension to the May 15th layoff and FTE reduction date as indicated in the collective agreement. Parties have…

HSPBA Negotiations Update: Second round of talks complete

Dear PEA members, The bargaining committee for Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) contract members has wrapped up three days of negotiations with the employer…

PEA-GLP Professional Reliance Task Force Survey Results

Dear GLP members, In response to recent government announcements regarding permitting streamlining initiatives and a hiring pause, the PEA-side of the Joint Professional Reliance Task…