PEA News

PEA Member Access to Fertility Treatment Restored

Dear PEA members, The Union has recently been made aware that members have had access to coverage for fertility treatment denied by Pacific Blue Cross…

Media Release: PEA declares impasse with BC government and calls for a strike vote  

August 6, 2025 (Victoria) – The Professional Employees Association (PEA) has declared impasse in negotiations with the Public Service Agency (PSA) and will proceed with…

LABC Bargaining Update

Dear PEA Members, Your bargaining committee is actively preparing the union’s proposal package, guided by the priorities identified in the bargaining survey, comparable collective agreements,…

PEA Bargaining Update – Work continues through summer

Dear PEA members, Your HSPBA Bargaining Committee is continuing work over the summer through in-depth small-group discussions on priority areas including classifications and occupational health…

PEA Worksite Visits

Dear PEA members, Chapter Chair Ashley Machum and I will be visiting worksites on the following dates: Afternoon of September 17 – Salmon Arm and…

Letter to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs

July 21, 2025 To the Honourable Minister Boyle, Re: Urgent Need for Increased Affordable Housing Options in British Columbia The Professional Employees Association (PEA) is…

BCER Bargaining Update

Dear PEA members, An update on your collective agreement A quick reminder that your collective agreement expired on June 30, 2025. However, all terms and…

PEA Branch Visits in September

Dear PEA members, Your Chapter Chair, Ashley Machum, and I will be visiting members at their respective branches this September. Stay tuned for dates and…

PEA-SMS Wage Increase Effective July 1, 2025

Dear PEA members, In accordance with the collective agreement on July 1, 2025, PEA members will receive a 2.4% wage increase. This increase was in…

SMS Teacher Awarded King’s Coronation Medal

Donna Holmwood, a beloved educator at St. Margaret’s School in Victoria, BC, has been awarded the prestigious King’s Coronation Medal. This national honour commemorates the…

HSPBA Bargaining Update

Over 100 proposals tabled as fourth round of talks concludes  Progress made on non-monetary issues while keeping a watchful eye on wage offers at other…

PEA-HESU Follow Up From Solidarity Action Email

Dear PEA members, An email was sent to the HESU membership regarding a solidarity action on June 19, 2025. That email has been retracted by…