Law Society of BC and union members ratify collective agreement

The Law Society of BC and the Professional Employees Association (PEA) members have ratified the terms of a new collective agreement for staff lawyers, paralegals, a legal editor and some officers. The Benchers ratified the agreement at their meeting on February 7 and PEA members ratified the agreement on February 11.

The Law Society believes the agreement reached is a fair and reasonable one and acknowledges the considerable efforts of both parties throughout the collective bargaining process.