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…

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…