Member Services

News updates and information important to UPSE members.

Discount List

The discount list is a directory of businesses which offer discounts to UPSE members upon presentation of Union Membership Cards.

Click here to access the discount list.

Member of the Year

This award is to recognize UPSE members who have contributed to UPSE by being union activists, participating in UPSE functions and committees, volunteering time and in general contributing to the union movement of PEI. The selection process is conducted by the Recreation and Convention Committee, who then forward the names of the three most suitable candidates to the President prior to convention. Each nominee will be asked to speak on who they have nominated and why. Convention delegates will be asked to vote for the candidate they deem most suitable. The criteria for the award is as follows: Positions held in UPSE, Attendance at Union functions, Union education, Willingness to assist UPSE members

2009 Recipient - President Ward presented the 2009 Membership of the Year award to Sister Karen Jackson for her tireless effort and committment to the membership of UPSE. President Ward said Sister Jackson has been a member of the union for 19 years and is very dedicated to the organization and that the membership appreciates all the work she does.

2008 Recipient - Linda Toole, an Addictions Worker from Local 3, was selected as the member of the year for 2008. Nominator President Ward told members of the courage and determination Linda displayed when she agreed to stand up to her employer and grieve what was a blatant discriminatory hiring practice. For many members the act of filing a grievance is in itself an intimidating process but agreeing to challenge them face to face in a legal setting requires a very special person. Congratulations Linda, you truly are the Member of the Year.

2007 Recipient - Debbie Johnston from Local 14 nominated Bill MacMillan for the 2007 UPSE Member of the Year Award. She spoke to delegates about Bill's dedication to his employees at the Cornwall Liquor Mart as well as Liquor Commission employees all over the Island. His commitment to improving the working lives of all members by participating and leading the Civil Service Negotiation Team, his role as Director for Local 12 and his availability for any union member, anytime. She believes that Bill always sees things in a fair and honest way and is willing to stand up for what he believes in.

Code of Conduct

In all aspects of UPSE union organized activities or meetings, any member/non-member participating in these events, shall conduct themselves in accordance with Union policy, and in a manner which reflects well on the Prince Edward Island Union of Public Sector Employees and its membership.

Failure to comply with this policy, the appropriate level of discipline will be determined for the substantiated complaints. All complaints will be taken seriously and investigated, and part of the discipline may include the removal of the involved member/non-members from the UPSE function at the time of the violation.

Where participants are registered by mail or signed in at any UPSE event, pertaining to a member or non-member, all participants will comply with the UPSE Code of Conduct, while attending any Union Activity.

Motion MOVED and SECONDED by K. Jackson/E.LeClair, Board of Directors meeting, July 10, 2008.

Pension Info

Civil Service Superannuation Fund

The Civil Service Superannuation Fund (CSSF) provides pension benefits for all permanent employees. The link on this page takes you to the Civil Service Superannuation Fund website. It contains information for members, pensioners and employers about the benefits of the pension plan and it's investments.

Please click on this link: http://www.peicssf.ca.

Public Sector Group Inusrance Plan (PSGIP)

Employees in the Civil Service and Health Bargaining Units are covered by the Public Sector Group Insurance Plan, the PSGIP.

The PSGIP originated as a result of an arbitration award between the Government and the Unions dated 1995/1996. It was desirous that the plan be jointly administered by a Board of Trustees. UPSE is one of the 9 parties to the Trust Plan.

The PSGIP Board of Trustees are member appointed. These members are:
Valerie Robinson, Chair, IUOE
Denise Lewis, Vice Chair, Province of PEI
Wanda Livingstone, CUPE
Karen Fraser, Pamela Trainor and Kellie Hawes, Department of Health
Luanne Gallant, Department of Social Services and Seniors
Peggy Gallant, PEINU
Kirk Morrison, UPSE Civil Service IRAC WCB
Craig MacKenzie, UPSE Health

You can find more information about the PSGIP on their website at : http://www.mybenefitplan.ca

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How To Join

As recognized by law, the Prince Edward Island Union of Public Sector Employees is the official bargaining agent for 12 groups of employees. If you are an employee in one of these bargaining units, you have the right to become a full member of UPSE.

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