by Christopher Clausen | Jan 27, 2017 | Chapter News
Employer-paid health and dental plans are currently a non-taxable benefit for you. However, the federal government is considering changing this. This would have significant consequences, such as an increase in the federal and provincial income taxes that you pay....
by Christopher Clausen | Feb 10, 2016 | Chapter News
The PEA showed it’s support, joining 350 students on the march from Centennial Square to the BC Parliament Buildings. CFAX 1070 and CTV were onsite reporting on the issue, which prompted a response from the minister, and a counter-response from the Camosun...
by Christopher Clausen | Feb 1, 2016 | Chapter Events, Chapter News, General Information
The UVic chapter executive has endorsed the UVSS Education is a Right rally and sent a letter of support to University leaders. The PEA executive has also endorsed the rally and has sent a letter of support to the Minister of Advanced Education. We encourage all of...
by Sheryl Karras | Jan 15, 2016 | Chapter News
15 January 2016 This past year has seen an increased focus on efforts by the group named ‘Divest UVic’ to draw attention to endowed funds held by the University. It is heartening to see the level of interest in the UVic endowment funds and the willingness of the...
by Christopher Clausen | Dec 8, 2015 | Chapter News, General Information
UVic Term Employees – Understanding your rights Many PEA positions at UVic are term positions. At last count, there were 140 PEA members in term positions. Term employees do not have access to all of the rights and benefits of regular positions at the...
by wordpres_admin | Jan 16, 2015 | Chapter News
To fill the remainder of Brendan Leddy’s term as a Director on the Executive Committee, a by-election will be called as there is more than 6 months remaining in his term. This is a call for nominations to fill the remainder of this position, lasting until the UVic PEA...
