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BCGEU On Strike Today – BC Liquor Distribution Wholesale and Distribution Centres
/in PEA News Government Licensed ProfessionalsDear GLP members, BCGEU members at four BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) wholesale and distribution centres began job action on Monday, August 15. PEA worksites will…
Media Release: UVic Unions call on University to cancel dramatic parking cost increase
/in University of VictoriaAugust 8, 2022 (Victoria) – Five University of Victoria (UVic) unions have organized a petition asking UVic to reconsider a planned parking increase of 50% for…
You may be eligible for a GLP Grant or Donation
/in PEA News Government Licensed ProfessionalsGLP members can submit requests for funding of up to $200 for an activity or event to the GLP Grants and Donations Committee. Grants and…
HSPBA Secures $3 Million in New Funding for Professional Development
/in Health Science ProfessionalsThe 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
/in PEA NewsJune 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
/in PEA News Health Science ProfessionalsDear 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
/in Government Licensed ProfessionalsMay 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
/in PEA NewsWildfire 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
/in PEA News Government Licensed ProfessionalsThere 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
/in PEA NewsThe 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
/in Government Licensed ProfessionalsDear 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
/in PEA NewsMost PEA chapters are or will be busy with collective bargaining this year. The PEA is currently bargaining with the Law Society and entering mediation….