PEA News

HSPBA Secures $3 Million in New Funding for Professional Development

The Health Sciences Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) is pleased to announce $3 million in new funding for professional development of health science professionals. The new…

Government Licensed Professionals from the BC public service have voted to strike

June 22, 2022 (Victoria) – The Government Licensed Professionals (GLP) who work for the BC public service have voted 92% in favour of a strike. There…

HSP Bargaining Update: FAQ on Bargaining and Job Action

Dear HSP members, The HSPBA bargaining committee is engaged in focused discussions with the employer through most of June. The discussions are being led by…

GLP declares impasse with BC government and calls for a strike vote

May 16, 2022 (Victoria) – The Professional Employees Association (PEA) reached impasse with the provincial government’s Public Service Agency (PSA) in negotiating a contract for the…

PEA report warns of shortage of professionals who keep British Columbians safe

Wildfire and landslide response, bridge safety, and flood forecasting all impacted. May 5, 2022 (Victoria) – The Professional Employees Association (PEA) has released a report pointing…

GLP Executive Vacancy

There is one new vacancy on the GLP Executive. Are you interested in stepping forward? The Chapter Executive consists of seven members elected bi-ennially in…

Annual PEA Member Survey

The annual PEA member survey helps us understand membership priorities and is vital in shaping the direction and focus of the union. It’s also an…

Action Required – Update Your Member Contact Details

Dear GLP members, Please review and update your PEA contact details immediately to ensure we have your preferred home email address, current work location, and…

2022 PEA Collective Bargaining Context

Most PEA chapters are or will be busy with collective bargaining this year. The PEA is currently bargaining with the Law Society and entering mediation….

Physiotherapist letter to Minister Dix

The PEA and HSP Chapter Executive sent the following letter to Minister Dix regarding the urgent need to improve the retention and recruitment of physiotherapists….

Appendix H Activation

We received the following letter from Deputy Minister Tara Richards regarding the activation of Appendix H 626819 – Response to Scott McCannell – Leave for…

PEA Requests Activation of Appendix H

The PEA has formally requested that Appendix H be activated in response to the emergency support for flooding and landslides. The attached letter was sent…