Click the link to read the CUPE Pension Communication Health Locals 805, 1051, 1778, 1779: CUPE Pension Communication
CUPE Pension Local Representatives have been participating in a Pension Plan Review Committee with Government and other unions, UPSE, PEINU, IUOE, and the PEITF to discuss options to fix the funding challenges of the Civil Service Superannuation Pension Plan. These meetings began in the spring of 2012.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Prince Edward Island Division is dedicated to advancing the efficiency of public employees generally and the labour movement as a whole.
CUPE PEI is involved in promoting suitable legislative measurers within PEI to further the interest, aims and objectives of CUPE members, as well as promoting the maximum participation of locals in the Canadian Labour Congress and the PEI Federation of Labour.
CUPE PEI also assists in the organization of unorganized workers generally, and public employees in particular.
CUPE PEI actively promotes educational, legislative, social and other activities as may assist CUPE locals on PEI and strives for honourable means to adjust difficulties that may arise between our membership and their employers.
| News Posted on CUPE PEI Website |
| Posted July 23, 2013 |
| Hi All, I am co-ordinating the CUPE Booth for Old Home week, August 8th – 17th and the CUPE Float in the Gold CUP and Saucer Parade, August 16th. The purpose of both events is to promote CUPE in our communities and the valuable public services our members provide.
Once again we are looking for CUPE members to volunteer to help out with both the ten day booth and the float. The booth runs from August 8th – 17th from 10 am – 10 pm daily. Expenses for travel, child care, parking, etc. will be paid as well as a $17.00 per diem to cover the cost of a meal if need be. Each volunteer will be provided with a T-shirt when working the booth. Volunteers names will be at the entrance booths so no fee will be charged for entrance. There will be a brief update to all volunteers as to what material will be handed out at the booth. The Gold Cup and Saucer parade is August 16th, this year’s theme is “Parade of Hero’s”, if you have any suggestion as to how to decorate our float based around that theme please let me know. If you are interested in helping out with the float, set up, being in the parade, tear down or all three, please let me know. The morning of the parade we will supply coffee and muffins for our set up crew. During the parade we will have drinks and snacks on the float. After the parade we will have a pizza lunch for all those involved. Our goal is to have representation from all locals in the booth and on the float. Look forward to hearing from you! Stacy Delaney CUPE Charlottetown Area Office Tel. (902) 566-4006 E-mail: sdelaney@cupe.ca |
| Nominations for the CUPE National literacy award |
| June 20, 2013 |
| Do you know a CUPE member or group of members who champion workplace literacy and clear language? Get your nomination in by July 29, 2013.The CUPE National Literacy Committee is looking for a literacy champion. This is a member or group of members who have promoted workplace literacy or clear language. Literacy champions do different things. The award winner will receive a trophy and CUPE will make a donation to the social justice organization on their behalf. …more
Candidatures pour le prix Alpha du SCFP Connaissez-vous quelqu’un, membre du SCFP, ou un groupe de membres, qui a fait sienne la cause de l’alphabétisation en milieu de travail et des communica- tions claires et simples? Proposez leur candidature avant le 29 juillet 2013. Le Comité national sur l’alphabétisation du SCFP cherche une championne ou un champion de l’alphabétisation. Il s’agit d’un membre ou d’un groupe de membres qui fait la promotion de l’alphabétisation ou des communications claires et simples. Les champions de l’alphabétisation font toutes sortes de choses. Le récipiendaire du prix recevra un trophée et le SCFP fera un don à l’organisation de justice sociale de son choix….plus |
| Local Events |
| June 19, 2013 |
Event: National Aboriginal Day Celebration Date: Friday, June 21st, 2013 Time: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Location: Confederation Landing, Charlottetown Waterfront (near Founders Hall).Celebration with drumming, dancing, crafts, and special presentations. Free Feast for all visitors. C’mon and enjoy this National Event.
Celebration of all the cultures that bring their talents and traditions to PEI. This family-friendly event will feature live music, dancing, ethnic food, children’s activities, and cultural demonstrations. The festival is hosted by PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada. For more information visit www.peianc.com
Come join, watch, and enjoy the 2013 Pride Parade! This is sure to be a fun family-friendly event with lots of music and laughter. Immediately following the parade will be a gathering at the Confederation Landing (located on the Charlottetown Waterfront, near Founders Hall). Anyone and everyone are invited to come enjoy a swarm of entertainment, guest speakers, and a BBQ, with a special guest host! Bring your favourite activity to the park and enjoy the afternoon/evening with us after the parade! For more information, see website: www.pride-pei.com or emailinfo@arcofpei.com |
(Halifax) – Workers at two Halifax-area nursing homes whose owner is complaining about non-unionized workers making less than their unionized counterparts will have a chance to fix the problem next week.
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About a dozen delegates gathered at the Fishermen’s Hall in Prince Rupert, B.C., for the Hospital Employee’s Union (HEU) premier provincial First Nations Bargaining Conference May 22 to 23.
It was the first time representatives from each nation – Nisga’a, Gitxsan (Gitanyow, Gitwangak), Skidegate (Haida Gwaii), Stz’uminus – came together to share bargaining ideas and strategies. Continue reading
