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As a staff lawyer at Legal Aid BC, Harshada Deshpande represents parents in child protection mattersBC’s Union for Professionals – Celebrating 50 Years
The PEA is a labour union in British Columbia. We were formed in 1974 to represent licensed professionals employed in the BC Public Service. Since then, we have grown to support a wide range of professionals in the education, legal, union and health care sectors across BC.
We’re proud to be the union for BC professionals for more than 50 years.
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Magdalena Kowalska-Villarroel
Behind the locked doors of BC’s only forensic psychiatric hospital, one pharmacist is helping some of the province’s most complex patients find their way back...
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Ian Holt
St. Margaret’s School groundskeeper Ian Holt stewards the land and girls education. Words by Jessica Natale Woollard Photos by Aaron Lutsch Walk onto the St....
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Jeff Albert
Among the Clouds: Answers to the world’s biggest mysteries to be hosted by the University of Victoria’s cloud computing and storage services Words by Jessica...
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BCSPS Team
Research by BC Society for Policy Solutions proposes a path to a brighter future Words by Jessica Natale Woollard Photos by Jeff Topham Open any...
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Boris Trinajstic
Modern Apothecary: Ministry of Health Pharmacists Make Complex Decisions About Medications for the Good of the Province and its Residents Words by Jessica Natale Woollard...
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Katherine Vink
Supporting Children for a Stronger BC: Public Access to Free Licensed Psychologists Provides Early Intervention for Children and Youth with Mental Health Concerns Words by...
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Larry Fielding
Forests For the Future: BC’s professional foresters help grow resilient trees to withstand climate change Words by Jessica Natale Woollard Photos by Darren Rico In...
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Ali Elman
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Bushra Waheed
Uncommon Knowledge: A Self-Professed Lifelong Learner, Bushra Waheed Has Four Post-Secondary Degrees Words by Jessica Natale Woollard Photos by Aaron Lutsch Safety is paramount in...
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Cliff Haman
In May 2024, Cliff Haman was elected President after many years of advocacy for the PEA and the UVic chapter Words by Jessica Natale Woollard...
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Diego Manzo
SGS AXYS Chapter Words by Jessica Natale Woollard Photos by Aaron Lutsch When a privately owned company is purchased by a multi-national corporation, employees are...
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Samuel Perez
Pearson College Chapter: Courageous action. Personal example. Selfless leadership. Words by Jessica Natale Woollard Photos by Aaron Lutsch Courageous action. Personal example. Selfless leadership. Through...
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Teressa Prentice
A Turn at the Table Since 1998, PEA member Teressa Prentice has represented members of the Hospital Employees Union in grievances. In 2023, it was...
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Sarah Alloisio
On the path of Responsible Mining PEA member Sarah Alloisio shares her experience in the Mine Audits Unit By Jessica Natale Woollard The disruption caused...
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Samiran Lakshman
Access to Justice: Legal Aid Chapter Represents People in Need, Upholds Canadian Democratic Values Words by Jessica Natale Woollard, Photos by Jeff Topham and Camus...
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Kristy Hennings
Your Library, Your Way: Vernon Branch Head, Kristy Hennings, delivers library service that follows the community’s lead Words by Jessica Natale Woollard, Photos by Alana...
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Alina Fisher
Effective Conservation and Restoration Words by Jessica Natale Woollard Bad science circulating on social media compelled Alina Fisher to return to academia to help set...
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Jennifer Gabrys
A New Model of Care: PEA Physiotherapists on Leading Edge of Collaborative Care Words by Jessica Woollard, Photos by Jeff Topham Imagine you’re being treated...
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Sandra Guerreiro
For the Love of Theatre: Sandra Guerreiro has worked in UVic’s Department of Theatre for 35 years Words by Jessica Woollard, Images by Aaron Lutsch...
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