National Union's Scholarship Program: 2020

February 10, 2020

Each year, the 390,000 member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers scholarships of $2,500 each that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for workers. Entrants must be the children/grandchildren or foster children/grandchildren of members or retirees of the National Union’s Component unions or its affiliates and who are planning to enter the 1st year of a nadian public post-secondary edutional institution on a full-time basis in 2020.

All scholarships awarded will be based on the best 750–1,000 word essay. Essays will be marked on the basis of content and style. The deadline for applitions and essays is July 6, 2020 and the 8 scholarships may have additional requirements (see topics and more information here).

UPSE Closed Due to Weather Conditions

February 7, 2020

PEI UPSE is now closed (1:40 p.m.) due to worsening weather conditions. The office will open on Monday, February 10 at 8:00 a.m.

Job Opportunity at PEI UPSE Office - Senior Staffing Officer

February 6, 2020

Please see attached link to the job opportunity for Senior Staffing Officer for the PEI UPSE Office.

The Accent

February 6, 2020

Check out the latest edition of The Accent. Family Violence Prevention Week is February 9-15, 2020. Join the Walk in Silence at a lotion near you to raise awareness and show support for family violence survivors. Also, please wear purple on Wednesday, February 12 to show that violence in any relationship is not acceptable. For more information see (The Accent).

Edution Sessions for the New Workplace Harassment Regulations

February 2, 2020

Effective July 1, 2020 Prince Edward Island employers must comply with new Workplace Harassment Regulations. The OHS Act and  Workplace Harassment Regulations require that every employer establish a policy on Workplace Harassment as well as a procedure to investigate any complaints.

The Workers Compensation Board of PEI offers a number of edutional sessions to support healthy and safe workplaces across PEI. Workshops are provided free of charge. The session on Workplace Harassment will introduce participants to the new Regulations and will outline the employer and worker responsibilities in establishing a harassment free workplace.

Contact the Occupational Health and Safety division (WCB) to register for a public workshop or schedule one at your workplace. Phone: 902-368-5697, Toll free: 1-800-237-5049 or
email: ohs@wcb.pe.

Pharmare: Add Your Voice!

January 30, 2020

nada’s unions are proud that we’ve won health insurance coverage for many of our members. But we believe anyone with a health rd should have coverage for the medicines they need. That’s why we’re working to win a universal prescription drug plan that covers everyone in nada, regardless of their income, age or where they work or live. Add your voice (here)!

Today is Bell Let's Talk Day!

January 29, 2020

Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in nada by contributing 5¢ for every applible text, ll, tweet and retweet, social media video view and use of Bell's Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. Let’s work together to create positive change. See more info (here).

The Accent

January 28, 2020

Check out the latest edition of The Accent. Winter Family Fun Day will take place on February 16, 2020. Register for events in Summerside or Charlottetown (see Accent).

Report rd on Child and Family Poverty in PEI

January 22, 2020

Please see the sixth Annual Prince Edward Island Child Poverty Report rd (click here). This year, after 18 months of the nada Child Benefit (CCB), it is clear that the CCB helped somewhat to ease poverty, although its resources are far from sufficient. The PEI Child Poverty Report rd is prepared by the MacKillop Centre for Social Justice, a non-profit research/edution and action centre, and the PEI Coalition for a Poverty Eradition Strategy which is composed of over 20 Island groups.

Activity Professionals Week: January 19-25, 2020.

January 20, 2020

Activity Professionals Week is January 19-25, 2020. Activity staff are vital to the health and well being of residents in Long Term re facilities on PEI.

UPSE congratulates and recognizes the importance of activity professionals for their contribution each and every day!

 

UPSE Members with Health PEI

January 20, 2020

The UPSE Health Development and Training fund is available to PEI UPSE members who are employed with Health PEI and are covered under the Health PEI Collective Agreement. The fund provides employees with monies to improve required skills to better perform current job responsibilities as well as future job opportunities. You will find the applition and guidelines on the PEI UPSE Website. Click here: https://bit.ly/37d887R

Please ensure you are using the current applition form found on our website for all of your development & training requests. Contact Melissa Bruce at mbruce@ or (902) 892-5335 for questions & inquires about the fund.

The Accent

January 15, 2020

Check out the latest edition of The Accent. UPSE has put out a ll for members to form a Young Workers Committee; is seeking proposals for the UPSE Has a Heart mpaign; and is looking to organize new members (see Accent).

Former UPSE Board Member (Lynn Parker) Passes

January 15, 2020

We are saddened to hear of the passing of member and former Board of Director member, Lynn Parker.  Lynn was a strong Union advote for her members who served many roles on various committees over the years, and was a longtime Board member. UPSE would like to send our sincere condolences to her family at this sad time.

Funeral details n be found here (details).

 

 

Are you a Non-Profit or Charitable Organization?

January 7, 2020

Are you a non-profit or charitable organization seeking financial support? The "UPSE Has a Heart" team is looking for a proposal/presentation from your organization. If interested, please ll the UPSE office (902-892-5335) or email (peiupse@) by Friday, February 7, 2020. Your presentation should be no longer than 5 minutes long. Presentations will be made on February 10 and 11 (storm dates Feb 11 and 12).

Please note that administrative funding will not be considered.

UPSE Supports Morell and Area Early Learning Centre!

January 6, 2020

UPSE President, Karen Jackson, was happy to present a $500 Cheque to the Morell and Area Early Learning Centre on behalf of UPSE!

Our members provide valuable services for families and their children in communities across the province!

 

 

 

 

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