CUPE PEI

05/28/2026

It is with profound sadness that CUPE PEI acknowledges the passing of Robert Albert Geiss.

In his career as a bus driver and President of Local 1145, Robert was a steadfast advocate for his fellow bus drivers and the children whom he drove that brought him immense joy every day. Beyond his advocacy for bus drivers, he also worked closely with our 3 other education locals and his leadership will be greatly missed throughout the education sector.

Robert had a kind soul, often found showing pictures of his fur-baby Peanut and bringing a laugh to anyone around him. He volunteered to drive CUPE PEI’s floats in the Pride parade and was always there to lend a hand. He will forever be remembered as a tireless leader, a proud CUPE member, and an incredible friend to us all.

Our deepest sympathies go out to his family including his wife Marjorie, step-son Alan, and fur-baby Peanut, as well as the members of Local 1145. Donations in Robert’s memory can be made to the PEI Humane Society.

Link the obituary:
https://epfuneral.ca/tribute/details/2727/Robert-Geiss/obituary.html -start

05/27/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Eastern Human Rights Conference 2026

Mark your calendars! The Eastern Human Rights Conference will take place October 27–29 in Moncton.

Join CUPE members from across the Atlantic and Maritimes regions to learn about human rights, collective action and building solidarity in our union and communities.

The conference will offer three days of dynamic workshops, panels and interactive activities. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Registration details coming soon.

05/14/2026

CUPE PEI is proud to have had Easter Seals Society of PEI Ambassador Rowan MacDonald at our Convention last week, where locals, individuals, and guests lined up at the mics to make their donations. With the support of CUPE National, we shattered our previous record and were able to donate over $35,000 to this incredible program!

05/09/2026

CUPE PEI Convention – Day 2

Another powerful day filled with inspiring speeches and meaningful moments of solidarity.

Elections took place on this last day of our convention. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who put their name forward, and congratulations to the newly elected members of the CUPE PEI board and committees. Your willingness to step up is what keeps our union strong and moving forward.

We’re proud to share that CUPE PEI locals donated an incredible amount, matched by CUPE National, for a total of over $35,000 to Easter Seals Canada, the country’s largest local provider of programs, services, and leadership for the disability community. Thank you to every local for your generosity.

As we close the convention, we honour the memory of CUPE staff Denis Brun. Let us carry forward the kindness and generosity he embodied every single day.

Solidarity all and see you next year.

Photo credit: Joshua Berson

05/08/2026

Day 1 of the CUPE PEI Convention in Charlottetown!

Welcome to all delegates.

We kicked things off with powerful speeches from the CUPE National President Mark Hancock, National Secretary‑Treasurer Candace Rennick, and our own CUPE PEI President Ashley Clark.

Today two resolutions were passed to help strengthen protections against violence in the workplace, capped off with an impactful panel of Local Presidents taking delegates through the realities of workplace violence and understaffing as health and safety concerns.

A powerful start to what’s shaping up to be an incredible convention!

Whether you're attending the convention or not, you can show your support for a cause close to CUPE’s heart. Join us in backing our Child Care Now campaign. Click the link below to learn more:

https://childcarenow.ca/keep-the-child-care-promise-why-10aday-child-care-is-at-risk-and-how-we-can-protect-it/

05/05/2026

CUPE Health & Safety Conference. Save the Date!

Members from across the Maritimes (NB & PEI) are invited to join us for this year’s Health & Safety Conference, where your health and safety take center stage.

📅 Dates: September 18 & 19

📍 Location: Credit Union Place, Summerside (PEI), 511 Rue Notre Dame St

More details will be shared soon. Stay tuned!

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Conférence sur la santé et la sécurité du SCFP. Réservez la date!

Les membres de tout le Canada atlantique (N.-B. et Î.-P.-É.) sont invités à se joindre à nous pour la Conférence sur la santé et la sécurité de cette année, où votre santé et votre sécurité sont à l'honneur.

📅 Dates : 18 et 19 septembre

📍 Lieu : Credit Union Place, Summerside ( Î.-P.-É.) 511 Rue Notre Dame St

Plus de détails seront partagés bientôt. Restez à l'écoute !

04/28/2026

04/21/2026

**If you are interested in being nominated to the list of trial panelists for your region, please apply before May 8, 2026.**

The CUPE Trial Procedure is an important accountability mechanism in our Union for complaints and offences under our Constitution.

CUPE National is looking for members who:

-Are available on short notice to hear and decide cases.
-Have the capacity to listen and understand different perspectives.
-Have an understanding of human rights.
-Are comfortable explaining a decision in writing.

Panelists will be nominated for the regional list for a term of two years and training will be provided.

Any CUPE member in good standing is eligible to apply, and we encourage you to seek the support of your Local Union for your application.

As part of CUPE’s commitment to equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including women, Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ people.

CUPE is looking for panelists to serve on our regional trial panels. We are looking for members who can listen and understand different perspectives, understand human rights, and are comfortable explaining a decision in writing. You must also be available on short notice to hear and decide cases. Cl...

04/02/2026

CUPE PEI Events and updates for April!