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| “I’m teaching a class of 400 students, I could use a little help over here.” – FA Member As we head into bargaining for our next collective agreement this spring, we at the FA want to share information with all of our colleagues about the issues, and about the bargaining process. We are UPEI UPEI Faculty Association members are teachers, researchers, nurses, emergency vets, and librarians. We take pride in our work, and we are committed to teaching and research excellence. We work hard to provide the best possible post-secondary experience for our students. The work of UPEI is the work we do every day. We are UPEI. The UPEIFA negotiates and protects a strong Collective Agreement and works towards fair employment conditions for all who teach at UPEI. Bargaining on behalf of approximately 550 full-time and part-time academic staff, the FA is dedicated to advocating for our rights and pushing for better working conditions and a better university experience for all faculty, students, and staff. Our working conditions are students’ learning conditions. When we don’t have the resources needed to do our work well, students’ learning conditions suffer. Issues that affect FA members affect our students as well. You are UPEI With our Collective Agreement expiring on June 30, 2022, it has never been more important to ensure that UPEI Administration hears our concerns and that we work collectively on issues that affect academic staff, students, UPEI workers, and the entire Island community. Here’s how you can do your part to send this message to UPEI Administration: Show your support: Use our downloadable logos as your photo for online meetings and lectures. Download them HERE. Stay in the loop: To prevent communications disruptions as we head into negotiations, share your personal email address HERE. Stay social: Share social media content to help spread the word. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook by clicking on the icons below. Together, We Are UPEI. |
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CBC – “Faculty Association says COVID-19 case linked to UPEI not properly communicated”
Case was announced Saturday, link to UPEI only confirmed publicly on Tuesday. CBC News · Posted: Sep 28, 2021 8:27 PM AT | Last Updated: September 28 The UPEI Faculty Association says staff members are concerned about the lack of information from the university about a recent COVID-19 case connected to the school. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather…
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Bargaining Update – April 2026
On March 27th the UPEIFA Executive Committee formally notified the Employer of our intention to negotiate a new Collective Agreement to secure much needed improvements to our working conditions and our students’ learning conditions. As we have done in past rounds, we also made clear our intent to maintain “rotating chairs” at the bargaining table…
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Nomination for Members at Large for Executive Committee Open
The FA nominating Committee is accepting nominations for 3 Executive Committee Member-at-Large positions, 2 positions for a two-year term and one position with a one year term. Nominations must be received by the Chair of the Nominating Committee no later than Wednesday, April 1st, 2026. All questions and nominations should be directed to the Nominating…
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Bargaining Update – January 2026
On December 5, UPEIFA members unanimously approved the proposed 2026 Bargaining Mandate. We Hear You! In consultations and in the bargaining survey, you made it clear that workplace pressures are rising to critical levels. This round of collective bargaining is the most effective means for addressing these challenges, securing and improving our working conditions, and…