Trish Altass, member of the official opposition of PEI, asking a question about UPEI’s conciliation process during Tuesday’s Question Period in the Legislature (video is 1 min, 35 sec, approx.)

Over the last few weeks, you have received a number of emails from UPEI Administration suggesting that there has been reasonable progress at the negotiations table. As we mentioned in our last message, we have a very different understanding of progress. While we believe that progress involves moving closer to addressing many of the significant issues you raised in your bargaining mandate, our employer believes that our prioritizing of proposals to focus on your core

The University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association (UPEIFA) stands in solidarity withCUPE Ontario’s School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU). Furthermore, the UPEIFAcondemns any and all excessive government interference in collective bargaining. Instead of negotiating a fair agreement, the Government of Ontario has chosen to legislateaway the union’s right to strike and impose a contract through Bill 28. With a 96.5% strike vote,OBSCU members have made it clear where they stand. The UPEIFA supports the

The UPEIFA members met for a Negotiations General Meeting on Friday, October 28 (2:00p-4:00p) and unanimously passed the following motions: Motion of strong support and confidence in the UPEIFA Executive Committee and Bargaining Team Motion of strong support for/approval of our new set of priorities Motion indicating that the membership is willing to take all legal and necessary steps to support the bargaining team in achieving these priorities