Posted November 20, 2024, 2:25pm
Thank you to those who have signed up for the Welcome to UPSE course for Wednesday December 4th. We are at our capacity for this course date.|| If you would like to register for an upcoming Welcome to UPSE course, please contact our office to be put on a waiting list.||
Posted November 18, 2024, 3:55pm
BARGAINING UPDATE: HOLLAND COLLEGE FACULTY & ATLANTIC TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE
Please note that a tentative/merged agreement has been reached and that UPSE is holding “information meetings” for members (see below) on the tentative agreement and ratification process.
Ratification/voting instructions will be distributed to the membership by email THIS week (packages can’t be mailed out due to the Canada Post strike). Look for the ratification instructions in your email (the email address you provided on your membership registration form).
If you do not receive an email from UPSE, please contact Norma, at 902-892-5335 or update your contact information online here:
https://www.peiupse.ca/members/update/ Keep an eye out on the UPSE website and social media pages for general updates.
Holland College Faculty Members:
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 5:30 pm Amalgamated Dairies Limited Room, Summerside Rotary Library 57 Central Street, S...
Posted November 16, 2024, 2:09pm
Executive Elections|| Mark Arsenault (2nd Vice President) and Kevin Gotell (Secretary Treasurer) have been elected by acclamation for a new two-year term. Congratulations to these two dedicated UPSE members!|| Left Kevin Gotell|| Right Mark Arsenault||
Posted November 16, 2024, 1:58pm
MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Mark has served as 2nd Vice President on the Board, Director, Steward and Chief Steward for Local 14. He has also been a union trainer and instructor for UPSE courses, has been on the Finance Committee, Pension & Benefits Committee and was a category rep during two rounds of contract negotiations, and an UPSE member representative on the Public Service Plan. At the national level, he has been a Champion for Change on Tax Fairness & Promoting Public Services, a Champion for Pensions and a member of the Advisory Committee on the Environment.
Mark has been employed with the Province of PEI since 1993 and his experience has allowed him to work in many different environments. His varied experience helps him understand the many concerns brought forward by UPSE members. He is a steadfast union activist and is committed to helping UPSE members.
Over his lifetime, Mark has been actively involved in Scouts, Royal Canadian Army Cadets, 4-H and other like...
Posted November 16, 2024, 12:27pm
UPSE thanks Biggy Daddy Tazz for his inspiring presentation at Convention bringing his message of love to the delegation.
After 30 years of denying he had a mental illness, Big Daddy Tazz decided that being a bi-polar, socially anxious, obsessive-compulsive dyslexic with ADHD could either ruin or enhance his life. His choice to embrace his mental illnesses has led him to such TV appearances as Just for Laughs, Comedy Now! The Debators and the CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival.
He once shattered the world record for the longest continuous stand-up comedy routine at 8 1/2 hours. He came through on his promise to deliver a roller coaster ride to the membership and all who want to listen!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14TGRoTnpS
Posted November 16, 2024, 12:23pm
UPSE members are debating resolutions in a respectful and thoughtful manner at Convention today. Many of these, submitted by UPSE’s Board of Directors, are proposed amendments to the Constitution. The Constitution, by-laws, and policies are the foundation and bedrock of UPSE. They provide the rules for the Union to operate by and support the accountability, integrity, and transparency of the organization.
This afternoon, debate will continue on other resolutions of interest include Submitted by Local 9 MILEAGE RATE CALCULATION, Submitted by Local 14 EARLY RETIREMENT OPTION FOR CORRECTIONS OFFICERS, Submitted by Local 19 PSGIP RETIREE REPS, Submitted by the UPSE Young Workers Committee CLIMATE CHANGE AND CARBON FOOTPRINT, Submitted by Local 12 PRESIDENTIAL BASE SALARY, Submitted by Local 12 HYBRID-ELECTRIC MILEAGE RATE, Submitted by the UPSE Board of Directors and Local 12 UPSE CONVENTION (18 MONTHS/SESQUIENNIAL)
Posted November 16, 2024, 9:16am
UPSE's 62nd Annual Convention is gearing up for day number two. Today, delegates will receive the auditor's report, hear from Big Daddy Tazz about mental health, debate resolutions, select the member of the year, and hold an executive election if necessary.||
Posted November 15, 2024, 8:52pm
Exec Nominations|| Mike Butler, former UPSE President, calls for nominations from the floor at Convention for UPSE’s Executive positions. Elections for the positions of Second Vice President and Secretary Treasurer will be held at the Annual Convention on Saturday, November 16, 2024 if required. These are two-year terms of office. In order to run, members must be in good standing for at least one year. Mark Arsenault is running for Second Vice President, and Kevin Gotell for Secretary Treasurer.||
Posted November 15, 2024, 8:03pm
Karen Jackson, the President of the PEI Union of Public Sector Employees welcomed delegates to UPSE’s 62nd Annual Convention and delivered her report to the membership.
She thanked delegates and all UPSE members for electing her to serve as the president of the best union in PEI. She acknowledged the other presidential candidates as well and commended them on their campaigns. She said “the election is a reflection of the democratic process which is essential to unions and an area UPSE has fought for over the years … a bedrock and foundation to ensure the voices of all members are heard.”
In a review of the past year, she said UPSE has worked hard on the concerns and issues presented by the members and have had some successes and some areas we need to continue to work on. She highlighted some of the Union’s achievements over the past year.
Strategic Plan
UPSE’s first formal strategic plan has been launched. She thanked the Board of Directors, staff, and ...
Posted November 15, 2024, 6:27pm
Delegates are gathering and preparing to kick off UPSE's 62nd Annual Convention at the CUP in Summerside, PEI.|| ||