Category: PEA News

After many years of lobbying and campaigning for changes to Appendix H (Leave for Meritorious Service), the Employer informed us that they have changed the reimbursement process….

With so many emergency wildfires happening across the province right now, we wanted to remind you about paid administrative leave during wildfires. Members who are…

After 14 fulfilling years as the PEA’s Executive Director (ED), I will be retiring this December 2024. It has truly been an honour and privilege…

Sarah Conroy, Staff Lawyer, Intake & Early Resolution, has been appointed to the vacant position on the Law Society Chapter Executive. Thank you to Sarah for…

Thank you to those who took part in the HSPBA classification review. We appreciate you reviewing your job description, completing the online classification review tool,…

Dear PEA Members, On June 3rd, representatives from the Government Licensed Professionals (GLP) Chapter met with Shannon Salter, the Head of the BC Public Service…

One of the most exciting aspects of the 2022-2025 Health Sciences Professional Bargaining Association Collective Agreement is a Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) for a Days…

The union has been informed by the employer that Appendix H– Meritorious Leave for professional employees covered by the PEA Agreement has also been activated…

Last week, we hosted PEA chapter delegates here in Victoria for our 15th Constitutional Convention, and we’re pleased to announce our new Association Executive Table Officers, who…

Volunteer on a PEA Executive Committee! Our Executive Committees are established following Convention to serve the ongoing functions of the Association. The deadline for expressions…

On November 22, 2022, the PEA voted to ratify the 17th Main Collective Agreement. As you will recall, the agreement contained several financial improvements. Employees…

The PEA requested a meeting with Deputy Minister Shannon Salter on May 1, 2024 regarding Meritorious Service and the Province’s Emergency Response. View the letter…