PEA News

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 That email has been retracted by…

HSPBA Provincial Rural Retention Initiative Extended to Sept 30

Dear PEA members, In recognition of the importance of tackling shortages affecting health science professions, the Ministry of Health has agreed to further extend initiatives…

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…