PEA News

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…

PEA Education Conference 2026 | Call for Expressions of Interest

Dear PEA members, The PEA is calling on members from across the province to join us for two days of education and networking. The Education…

New HESU Chapter Executive

Dear PEA members, The following members have been elected to the HESU Chapter Executive: President: Teressa Prentice Vice President: Dexter Basbas Secretary: Mark Galvani Treasurer:…

GLP input needed: BC survey on Qualified Professional Reliance before November 28

Dear PEA members, Please take the time to complete the BC Government survey below. The BC Ministry of Infrastructure is seeking feedback on a proposed…

Press Release: PEA continues negotiations and congratulates BCGEU on ratification 

November 14, 2025 (Victoria) – The Professional Employees Association (PEA), representing more than 1,800 Government Licensed Professionals in the BC public service, remains without a…

PEA-GLP Chapter Executive Elections Results

Dear PEA members, The following members have been elected to the GLP Chapter Executive: • Sarah Alloisio, Geoscientist, Vancouver • Dwayne Anderson, Forester, Prince George…

PEA to take down picket lines and return to bargaining with BC Government

October 26, 2025 (Victoria) – The Professional Employees Association (PEA), representing Government Licensed Professionals who work for the BC public service, will take down picket…

PEA-LABC Bargaining Update

Dear PEA members, Parties begin collective bargaining October 27-30, followed by dates on November 24-26 and December 2-4. Your bargaining committee has worked on a…

PEA-UVic Webinar and Committee Reminders

Dear PEA members, Professional Development – Joint Committee We are looking for your expression of interest for appointment to the Professional Development – Joint Committee….