Posted December 8, 2023, 4:29pm
UPSE and Morell and Area Early Learning Centre have signed a new one-year collective agreement. President Jackson thanks the bargaining team for all their hard work in achieving a fair wage package for the membership.||
Pic: Wilma Ramsay (UPSE Labour Relations)||
Bottom L-R: Kevin Gotell (UPSE Secretary Treasurer), Karen Jackson (UPSE President), and Whitney Penny (Chair, BOD, Morell and Area Early Learning Centre).||
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Posted December 8, 2023, 3:53pm
December 10 (Human Rights Day) marks the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).||
The Declaration guarantees fundamental rights to every individual, including the right to equality, life, liberty, and security of the person. It also acknowledges the right to freedom of religion and speech and the right to participate in the cultural life of the community.||
As a union, we recognize the significance of these rights in building a just and equitable society both within and outside the workplace.||
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Posted December 6, 2023, 12:09pm
Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women, a day when we also remember those who have experienced gender-based violence. We remember and honour the fourteen (14) women at L'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal who were murdered on December 6, 1989.||
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Posted December 1, 2023, 3:46pm
December 3, 2023 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day reminds us of the need to create a world that is inclusive and accessible for all.||
At UPSE, we believe that every person deserves the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and barriers. We stand in solidarity with our members who have disabilities and are committed to advocating for their rights in the workplace and beyond.||
Let us work together to break down barriers and create a more inclusive society for all.||
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Posted November 30, 2023, 9:21am
On November 30, 2023, unions across the country will unite in support of the annual Day of Action for Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC). Unions have long been champions for affordable and accessible childcare for all Canadians, recognizing that investing in early learning and childcare is not only beneficial for families but also for the economy. By ensuring that parents have access to affordable childcare, we can help establish a more productive and prosperous workforce. Let us send a clear message to the government about the importance of childcare to ensure that all Canadian families have access to the childcare they require.||
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Posted November 29, 2023, 2:16pm
Health PEI’s collective agreement expired at the end of March 2023. Negotiations took place in June, 2023 and October 19, 23 and 24, 2023. The parties are working to secure further bargaining dates for early in the new year. Stay tuned.||
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Posted November 29, 2023, 1:50pm
The Current Lawtons Drugs Partner Discount cards in circulation, with an expiry date of December 31, 2023, will continue to be honoured at all Lawtons Drugs locations past the expiry date. Lawtons Drugs will not issue new cards unless a replacement is requested due to a card being lost or damaged.||
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Posted November 27, 2023, 3:49pm
Mary Kouwenberg, Local 10, Professional Officer (Dec 5th game)||
Mike Butler, Retiree (Dec 5th game)||
Jen MacDonald, Local 9, Home Support Worker (Dec 7th game)||
Albin Job, Local 13, IT (Dec 7th game)||
Danielle Gillan, Local 10, Professional Officer (Dec 8th game)||
Melissa MacIntyre, Local 7, LPN (Dec 8th game)||
Lesley Larter, Local 17, Holland College (Dec 15th and 29th game)||
Rhonda Arsenault, Local 12, LCC (Dec 15th game)||
Paul Grigg, Local 5, Government Garage Summerside (Dec 29th game)||
Congrats to the winners! Pick up your tickets at the UPSE office anytime between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday).||
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Posted November 25, 2023, 4:08pm
UPSE's Carolyn Knox, First Vice President, and Jim Ryan, Third Vice President have been elected by acclamation for another two-year term. Congratulations to UPSE's First and Third Vice President!UPSE's Carolyn Knox, First Vice President, and Jim Ryan, Third Vice President have been elected by acclamation for another two-year term. Congratulations to UPSE's First and Third Vice President!||
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Posted November 25, 2023, 3:03pm
UPSE injured workers stand at Convention to describe their struggles with the Workers Compensation Board. Delegates passed a resolution acknowledging the pressing need for a comprehensive rewrite of the legislative framework of workers compensation legislation to make sure it effectively addresses the multifaceted needs of injured workers.||
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