The Professional Employees Association and the University of Victoria have reached a tentative agreement. Your UVic Bargaining Committee is recommending members vote yes.
Some highlights of the deal include:
- 6 per cent general wage increases over 3 years
- 0.4 per cent lift to the ceiling rate on July 1, 2021
- dental and medical benefit improvements
- addresses critical skills market adjustments
- improvements to stat holiday pay for employees required to work
- members will now be able to take long service vacation up front
- compassionate care leave increased to 27 weeks
- maternity and parental leave changes to account for changes to the Employment Insurance Act and Employment Standards Act
- improves process over work scheduling
- improvements to language that enhances union effectiveness
- language that guarantees consultation on intellectual property
Full details of the tentative settlement can be viewed on the PEA website.
The ratification process for this collective agreement is through an online vote. Members will have received a personal link to access the ballot directly. You can vote anytime until 11:59 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Your UVic Bargaining Committee,
Kristen Ficke, University Systems
Adam Gaudes, University Systems
Ori Granot, Chemistry
Sandra Guerreiro, Theatre
Sheryl Karras, Business
Jesse Oshanek, Student Recruitment and Global Engagement
Al Gallupe, Labour Relations Officer
