Attention: UPSE Health PEI Members
November 24, 2025
Please see the following update on the status of the Memorandum of Agreement re: incentivizing employees to work and maintain 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) hours. Last week, UPSE filed a grievance related to the interpretation of the MOA, and discussions with the Employer resulted in a resolution by the parties, who will sign a new MOA to reflect the updated pay processes. The payment structure, as well as eligibility and calculation, are outlined below:
| 1. Payment Structure: Two Lump Sums |
To ensure the complex calculation (paying the premium on all paid hours, including OT) is processed accurately and reliably, the employer must rely on a manual, lump-sum payment schedule instead of a bi-weekly automated process. All incentive payments will be delivered via two definitive lump-sum retroactive payments:
| Payment | Period Covered | Payment Date |
| Lump Sum 1 (Retroactive) | March 2, 2025, through November 8, 2025 | December 18, 2025 |
| Lump Sum 2 (Final Reconciliation) | November 9, 2025, through February 28, 2026 | April 9, 2026 |
| 2. Eligibility and Calculation |
The $1.07 premium will be paid on all hours paid, which includes regular hours, paid leave (vacation, paid leave, statutory holidays), and Overtime (OT) hours.
- Full-Time (1.0 FTE): Eligible employees will be paid the $1.07 premium on all hours paid, including OT hours.
- Part-Time (PT): Eligibility will be determined by meeting 150 hours paid over a four-week eligibility period. Eligible PT employees will be paid the $1.07 premium on all hours paid, including OT hours.
The Union has requested that Health PEI extend the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for a minimum of nine months, which corresponds to the delay experienced by the membership due to the MOA not being implemented on the agreed-upon date. Upon reviewing the MOA, specifically bullet #3, it states: “During the one-year period, Health PEI will provide UPSE with the factors to be utilized by Health PEI to evaluate the effectiveness of the full-time commitment pay initiative. If the data supports retention and encourages full-time roles across Health PEI, the MOA may be renewed or extended.” Given this context, a three-month period for the execution of the MOA is insufficient to adequately assess the retention or the uptake of persons moving to full-time. Therefore, an extension is necessary to allow for a comprehensive evaluation.
UPSE thanks the members for their ongoing understanding and patience in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UPSE at 902-892-5335 or email peiupse@peiupse.ca
UPSE Communications