UPSE Convention 2025 – President’s Report Highlights
UPSE President, Karen Jackson, delivered a powerful and inspiring report at UPSE’s 63rd Annual Convention.
This past year has been one of big accomplishments and big challenges—and our union has met them head-on. From implementing a full Records & Information Management system to negotiating ten collective agreements to major wins at arbitration, UPSE has continued to show strength, accountability, and commitment to members.
We also celebrated the incredible work of our committees, from PR to Women’s, Young Workers, Constitution, Education, Finance, and more. Their efforts have helped grow engagement, build union pride, and support members across the Island.
Karen also spoke clearly about the ongoing issues. We are facing privatization of public services, staffing shortages, lack of consultation, and the ongoing need to increase member engagement. UPSE will continue to push back, advocate, and defend the rights of workers across PEI.
A special congratulations to the Group Homes Workplace Violence Prevention Committee for winning this year’s Douglas MacMaster Award for their vital work confronting violence in the workplace.
Huge thanks to our delegates, committees, activists, stewards, Board, Executive, and staff—and to all UPSE members who serve Islanders every single day. United, we are strong. United, we are UPSE Proud.