Professionals Making A Difference
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Rick Guthrie, a geomorphologist with the Ministry of Environment, explains to media the unique qualities and threats posed by the Pemberton landslide which occurred Aug 6.
We are pleased to report that of the 328 ballots returned by the August 5, 2010, deadline, 255 voted in favour of ratification. There were 71 votes opposed and 2 ballots were spoiled. A total of 35% of eligible members voted on the agreement, which will stand for a two year term and expire on June 30, 2010. Confirmation of the employer's ratification is expected shortly. The UVic Bargaining Committee thanks all members for their continued support.
The BCGEU and the Legal Services Society are working to find dates to meet with mediator Debbie Cameron. The BCGEU has agreed to mediation on August 18 and 19, 2010. We will advise once the LSS has accepted these or proposed other meeting dates.
The Legal Services Society requested that its bargaining dispute with the BCGEU be moved to mediation. The BCGEU approved this request. The Code requires the mediator report to the associate chair within 20 days of the request. Extensions to the 20-day window may be made by mutual agreement or by ministerial order. No job action can occur before the mediator reports out. After the mediator has reported out, there is a 48-hour window before a strike or lockout can occur. Updates on this matter will be posted as new information comes available.
With the possiblity of a strike noon on Monday, July 26, 2010, it's important for PEA members with the Legal Services Society Lawyers to know their rights when facing a picket line at the workplace. The Collective Agreement gives PEA member the right to refuse to cross a picket line. Also, members repsecting a picket line can have their salary reimbursed. Click here for a one page brief.
The Law Society Chapter Executive is pleased to announce the vacancy resulting from the departure of past Chair, Carmel Wiseman, has been filled.
Taking the reins as Chapter Chair is Michael Rhodes. Michael joins Vice-Chair, Lance Cooke, and Secretary-Treasurer, Jack Olsen, on the Chapter Executive.
Phil Croteau is mentioned as this month's featured mentor by the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists:
UVic members are encouraged to read their latest bargaining bulletin, which is behind password protection. You can access to bulletin by logging in with your user id (first initial, last name) and password (member number).
Normally, we post news items like this on the PEA Blog, but this one was pertinent enough that we think all members should have a look:
Uncertain times speed deals in public service - Victoria Times Colonist, July 3, 2010
We are happy to introduce three more Professionals across the province who make a difference to the health and wellfare of BC:
Ava Hawkins | 
Kevin Parsonage |
 Richard Benwell |
To find out about these and other exciting PEA Professionals, go to professionalsforbc.com
GLP members are encouraged to read the following GLP workforce adjustment memo:
Congratulations to Matthew Braun of Prince George, the winner of the June edition's contest!
Matthew correctly answered that Johnny Lyall was the snowboarder who jumped through the Olympic rings at the 2010 Vancouver Opening Ceremonies. Johnny also spoke at the PEA's Education Conference this May in Vancouver.
Thank you to everyone who entered. Stay tuned for the next edition's question coming soon!
OGC members are asked to read their latest bargaining bulletin for the 2010 negotiations. This was circulated via email today and can also be accessed on our password protected site:
Congratulations must be given to David Wilford, a GLP Forester who won the Distinguised Forest Professional award from ABCFP. This is the highest award the association gives to its members. Additionally, Kim DeRose and David Gill are mentioned in this month's BC Forest Professional for their help with this year's ABCFP conference. Check out both stories below:
| David Wilford | ABCFP Awards at ExpoFor 2010 |
| Kim DeRose & David Gill | The Road to China, Log Exports and Tenure Form |
HSP members are encouraged to read their latest bargaining bulletin.
Bargaining Bulletin 07 - Distributed July 9, 2010
UVic members are encouraged to read their latest bargaining bulletin, which is behind password protection. You can access to bulletin by logging in with your user id (first initial, last name) and password (member number).
OGC members are asked to read their first bargaining bulletin for the 2010 negotiations. This was circulated via email today and can also be accessed on our password protected site:
You may have noticed the Access To Justice logo is no longer in your right sidebar and has been replaced by the CPLS logo.
The Coalition For Public Legal Services (CPLS) is a group that was created as a direct result of the work the PEA did for the Access To Justice campaign, including the Renewing Our Commitment To Legal Aid town hall forum and Justice For All? documentary.
CPLS is a group of justice system stakeholders, advocacy organizations, and active volunteers looking to restore BC's commitment to legal aid. The PEA is a founding member of the coalition and have built the organization's website and brand.
Individual PEA members are more than welcome to join the Coalition as individual members by click on the contact page of the CPLS website, or you may contact the PEA for further information.
Keep up with CPLS by visiting http://www.cplsbc.ca
Please note both PEA offices will be closed on Thursday, July 1, 2010, for the Canada Day holiday.
Have a safe Canada Day!
June 30, 2010It's 5PM, and Greg O'Neil analyzes the progress for seedlings in Vernon.
As a Forest Geneticist for the Ministry of Forests & Range, Greg plans for the re-population of BC's trees in the wake of climate change.
Click here to find out more about his exciting story and contributions to BC.
SMS members are asked to read the latest bargaining bulletin for the 2010 negotiations. The document was circulated exclusively via post but can also be accessed on our password protected site:
FMEP members are asked to read the latest bargaining bulletin for the 2010 negotiations. This was circulated via email and post today and can also be accessed on our password protected site:
LSS members are encouraged to read the attached bulletin with information should another union decide to strike during their collective bargaining with the Legal Services Society of BC:
LSS Picket Line Information Bulletin (distributed June 29, 2010)
PGSD members are encouraged to read their latest bargaining bulletin.
Bargaining Bulletin 02, Collective Bargaining Delayed - Distributed June 29, 2010
Your Union-Management Committee members have prepared a short electronic survey regarding the Law Society Employee Recognition and Rewards Program. Please complete the survey to submit your thoughts on the issue.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y2B2MFY
FMEP members are asked to read the latest bargaining bulletin for the 2010 negotiations. This was circulated via email and post today and can also be accessed on our password protected site:
All members in Victoria are invited to the UVic Chapter's Pond Party - a great place to enjoy live music, a great setting, and some world class drinks while meeting other PEA members.
UVic members are encouraged to read their latest bargaining bulletin announcing a tentative deal with the University. This bulletin is behind password protection. You can access to bulletin by logging in with your user id (first initial, last name) and password (member number).
HSP members are encouraged to read their latest bargaining bulletin.
Bargaining Bulletin 06 - Distributed June 18, 2010
SMS members are asked to read the latest bargaining bulletin for the 2010 negotiations. The document was circulated via email and post but can also be accessed on our password protected site:
The Professional Employees Association is a signatory to the open letter from the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition and we encourage our members to sign the petition by clicking the above image or by clicking on the button on the left navigation column on any page of our website.
PGSD members are encouraged to read their latest bargaining bulletin. Note all future bargaining bulletins will be posted to our password-protected PGSD bargaining news page. You will receive an email notifying you of a new bargaining bulletin. If you have difficulties logging in, please email webmaster@pea.org.
June 1, 2010It's 4PM, and Olivia Lestideau wraps up her helping students from K-12 as a School Psychologist.
As a School Psychologist for the Prince George School District, Olivia uses a number of tools to help students realize their learning strengths and potential.
Click here to find out more about her exciting story and contributions to BC.
Keeping with the pattern of previous years, the 2010 scholarship competition’s essay topic asked pupils to explore a very pertinent topic to PEA members.
This year’s question asked entrants to Discuss the impact of provincial government funding cuts on unionized public sector workers and the public they serve.
This year, the PEA received 19 entries from members and their families. The committee awarded all ten available scholarships based on the essays received. The awards were distributed based on the applicant ratio between high school and post-secondary students.
Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients:
The Association also awards up to ten bursaries for PEA members enrolled in part-time post-secondary studies.
This year, five members applied and met the eligibility criteria.
Congratulations to:
Be sure to check out the next issue of The Professional as we catch up with our winners and find out what their career and post-secondary outlooks are.
The June 2010 edition of The Professional is hot off the press and ready to be delivered to your door. Read about this year's Education Conference, recent member accomplishments, and the career of one of the PEA's most historic members:
The Professional - June 2010 (1.5 MB)This also opens this edition's newsletter contest (close date is 12AM July 15th).
GLP members are encouraged to read the following GLP workforce adjustment memo:
UVic members are encouraged to read their latest bargaining bulletin, which is behind password protection. You can access to bulletin by logging in with your user id (first initial, last name) and password (member number).
HSP members are encouraged to read their latest bargaining bulletin.
CHSS members are asked to please read the following workforce adjustment bulletin, with information on the May 13th membership meeting, current workplace issues, and the bumping process:
SMS members are asked to read the latest bargaining bulletin for the 2010 negotiations. The document was circulated via email and post but can also be accessed on our password protected site:
