Members, Whew! It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for government civil lawyers and everyone else working in the BC Public Service; all indications are things are going to get worse before they get better. On Monday, we enter the second week of strike action by BCGEU and PEA. This marks the longest …
Hi BCGLA members, A quick update. The Tyee picked up our story on the 2-year anniversary of Bill 5, yesterday. I also encourage you to check out recent uploads to the website including: 1. My most recent letter to the PSA asking the government to, once again, restore parity in compensation between …
Hi all, I am pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members who volunteered to fill vacancies: Melanie Mortensen and Evan Barchuck. Melanie works in an excluded Legislative Counsel position and Evan is a tax litigator in JHR. It is wonderful to have representation from these groups on our …
Hi BCGLA members, What changes, you say? Many changes for lawyers forced into the PEA: We are no longer receiving PRA or ETO/EDOs. We now are expected to pay our own law society invoices and seek partial reimbursement from the employer. Overtime compensation is dictated by Article 15 of the PEA collective …