Prince Edward Island Nurses' Union

10/30/2026

On Wednesday evening at the Health PEI Annual General Meeting, PEI Nurses' Union President Kim Sears posed a question asking for targets and timelines for the reduction of private, for-profit agency nurses in our system. Health PEI's response explained why we are relying on these agencies more and more each year, but failed to provide targets or timelines on the reduction of this spending.

Kim followed up to hold Health PEI accountable for a plan to reduce this rapidly rising spending in our healthcare system. This is a problem that isn't specific to one leadership team or government— it has been decades in the making and we need to work together to find a solution.

Following Kim's response, Health PEI CEO Laurae Kloschinsky and Health Minister Hon. Cory Deagle both committed to future conversations with PEINU about potential targets and timelines and the exploration of creative solutions to this problem. We look forward to holding them to this commitment and working together for a better future for our union members, our healthcare system, and Islanders.

Please note: This clip has been edited for time. We recommend watching the full Health PEI AGM on the Prince Edward Island Government Youtube Channel to learn more.

10/28/2026

Join us Tuesday Nov 17th from 12:30-1:30pm outside of Province House for a rally in support of PEI Nurses' Union's members!

Both PEINU Members and supportive members of the public are all welcome! We're sending a message to Health PEI and the PEI Government that they need to prioritize settling a new Collective Agreement for our Island’s Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners.

Our nurses have been working without a Collective Agreement since April 1, 2025, and after 32 days of collective bargaining with no meaningful counterproposals, the PEI Nurses’ Union felt we had no choice but to walk away from the bargaining table last month.

At a time when Islanders continue to face challenges accessing health care, the retention and recruitment of our nurses needs to be a priority!

Sign up for an email reminder and confirm your attendance here: https://peinu.com/rally-in-support-of-pei-nurses-union/

10/23/2026

Meet RN and Eastern Kings' newest Local President, Liza Townshend!

Liza has worked as an RN for 23 years, currently working as an Employee Health Nurse for Kings County, but also covers several Health PEI sites in the Queens region.

Liza is one of the nurses we're proud to have as a Local President and member of our PEINU Provincial Council. She is looking forward to representing her Local's members and wants them to know that they can reach out any time, even if they are not sure if it is a union-related question.

Liza strongly believes in union representation and visibility to our members and wants PEINU's members to know who their reps and Local President are. As a PEINU member, you are never alone — you are surrounded by support!

That same commitment to support is at the heart of Liza's work as a nurse. Her message to the public is that nurses are an important part of a broader health team and are here to advocate for their patients' care and to help them navigate a complicated system.

Liza, Surrounded.

10/22/2026

Your nurse is your lifeline; Treat them like your life depends on it.

Write a letter to your MLA, the Health Minister and the Premier using our template to share your support for our nurses as they wait for a new collective agreement during this challenging time for our healthcare workers.

It only takes a few minutes to send your letter using this link: www.peinu.com/surrounded

Our nurses show up for us and our families, no matter the circumstances. Now it’s time we show up for them.

10/16/2026

10/14/2026

This week, Canada’s nurse union leaders are on the ground in Winnipeg for a meeting with health ministers about the future of key health care funding agreements and push for collaboration on a national seniors’ care strategy.

Read more: https://nursesunions.ca/canadas-nurses-urging-health-ministers-to-focus-on-seniors-care-at-health-policy-meeting/

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving!

PEINU’s provincial office will be closed today and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, October 13.

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for our members and the incredible work they do, day in and day out. Our province’s Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and Nurse Practitioners work tirelessly to care for Islanders, and we’re thankful for everything they do.

To our members working this long weekend, thank you for your care and dedication. To those who are off, we hope you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and loved ones!

10/10/2026

✊ Write a letter to show our government representatives that PEI's nurses stand together: www.peinu.com/surrounded/

PEINU has created a ready-made letter template that only takes a few minutes to send a message directly to your MLA, the Health Minister, and the Premier: Health PEI and the provincial government need to prioritize returning to the bargaining table with a meaningful offer that our nurses can stand behind.

Every letter adds pressure. Share this with your fellow nurses, friends, family and everyone who supports PEI’s nurses. We surround each other!

10/08/2026

Every day, Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners show up for Islanders. They care for us, our families, and our communities, no matter the circumstances.

But now, our nurses have been working without a Collective Agreement since April 1, 2025, and on Sept 18th, after 32 days of collective bargaining with no meaningful counterproposals, the PEI Nurses’ Union felt we had no choice but to walk away from the bargaining table.

At a time when Islanders continue to face challenges accessing health care, our nurses need to be a priority.

PEINU wants to show our government representatives on PEI that Islanders have our nurses' backs. We've made a ready-made template for both our union members and concerned members of the public to write a letter of support to your MLA, the Health Minister, and the Premier.

Write your letter today: https://peinu.com/surrounded/

10/06/2026

Each month, PEINU President Kim Sears will be sending a message to members to keeping you informed about the issues that matter to you as members and give you insight into your union's leadership.

This month, Kim shared an update on what's happened since we have left the bargaining table, the TV and radio public relations campaign we're launching, and an opportunity for you to contact your government representatives through a a letter-writing campaign to advocate for support for a new collective agreement that our nurses can stand behind.

Read the full Message from the President in your email inbox or at www.peinu.com.

Not signed up for PEINU member emails? Visit www.peinumembers.com to register or login and adjust your email preferences.