Register to CUPE’s Migrant Workers Forum!

Register: CUPE’s Migrant Workers Forum – October 26, 2026

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Deadline: Please complete the registration form by October 11, 2026.
Registration form: Register: Migrant Workers Forum

Dear sisters, brothers, and friends,

Join us for CUPE’s Migrant Workers Forum, taking place in Moncton ahead of the Eastern Human Rights Conference.

The forum is open to the public and will bring together community organizations and CUPE members to learn about migrant workers’ experiences, exchange knowledge, and strengthen our collective advocacy for migrant workers’ rights in Canada.

Discussions will focus on unsafe working conditions, unfair policies, and threats to migrant workers’ dignity and rights. Participants will identify concrete advocacy priorities to strengthen protections, advance pathways to permanent residency, and build solidarity through organizing and collective action.

Event details

  • Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
  • Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Atlantic Time (AT)
  • Location: Delta Hotels Beauséjour, Moncton, New Brunswick — Ballroom BC

Language and accessibility: The forum will be bilingual, with interpretation provided in English and French. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available upon request.

Speakers

  • Stacey Gomez, Executive Director, Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia
  • Cristian Jesús Sanabria Vera, Community Legal Worker, Madhu Verma Migrant Justice Centre
  • Joe Byrne, Project Manager, Cooper Institute
  • Kelti Cameron, Senior Officer, International Solidarity, CUPE

For questions, assistance with registration, or accessibility requests, please contact conference@cupe.ca.

We look forward to welcoming you and building solidarity together.

In solidarity,

 

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Inscription : Forum des travailleuses et travailleurs migrant(e)s du SCFP, le 26 octobre 2026

Date limite : Veuillez remplir le formulaire d’inscription au plus tard le 11 octobre 2026.
Formulaire d’inscription :
Inscription : Forum des travailleur(euse)s migrant(e)s

Chères consœurs, confrères, ami(e)s,

Rejoignez-nous pour le Forum des travailleuses et travailleurs migrant(e)s du SCFP, qui se tiendra à Moncton avant la Conférence sur les droits de la personne – Région de l’Est.

Le forum est ouvert au public et réunira des organismes communautaires et des membres du SCFP dans le but de mieux comprendre les expériences des travailleuses et travailleurs migrant(e)s, de partager des connaissances et de renforcer notre action collective pour défendre leurs droits au Canada.

Les discussions porteront sur les conditions de travail dangereuses, les politiques injustes et les menaces qui enfreignent la dignité et les droits des travailleuses et des travailleurs migrant(e)s. Les participant(e)s définiront des priorités d’action concrètes pour renforcer les protections, favoriser l’accès à la résidence permanente et bâtir la solidarité grâce à la mobilisation et à l’action collective.

Renseignements sur l’événement

  • Date : lundi 26 octobre 2026
  • Heure : 18 h 30 à 20 h 30, heure de l’Atlantique
  • Lieu : Delta Hotels Beauséjour, Moncton (Nouveau-Brunswick), Salle de bal de C-B

Langues et accessibilité : Le forum sera bilingue, avec un service d’interprétation en français et en anglais. Un service d’interprétation en langue des signes américaine (ASL) sera offert sur demande au préalable.

Personnes invitées à prendre la parole

  • Stacey Gomez, directrice générale, Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia
  • Cristian Jesús Sanabria Vera, intervenant juridique communautaire, Centre de justice pour les migrants Madhu Verma
  • Joe Byrne, gestionnaire de projet, Cooper Institute
  • Kelti Cameron, Agente principale en solidarité internationale, SCFP

Pour toute question, pour obtenir de l’aide avec votre inscription ou pour faire une demande en matière d’accessibilité, veuillez communiquer avec conference@scfp.ca.

Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir et de renforcer ensemble nos liens de solidarité.

En toute solidarité,

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

CUPE PEI recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and acknowledges the important work of healing and reconciliation that still lies ahead. Through learning, reflection, and meaningful action, we can move forward together on the path toward reconciliation.

Every Child Matters. 🧡

 

Learn more:

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

https://nctr.ca/

Happy Labour Day from CUPE PEI

Happy Labour Day!

On this Labour Day, we recognize the hardworking Islanders whose efforts keep our province moving forward every day.

Thank you to the workers who serve our communities, care for our loved ones, educate our children, and provide the services we all depend on.

We wish everyone across PEI a safe and happy Labour Day.

The Eastern Human Rights Conference 2026

The Eastern Human Rights Conference is taking place October 27–29 in Moncton! 

Join CUPE members from across the Atlantic and Maritime regions to learn about human rights, collective action and building solidarity in our union and communities. 

The conference will offer three days of dynamic workshops, panels and interactive activities. This is an event you won’t want to miss! 

Please note participants will also have the chance to attend a Migrant Workers Forum being held before the conference on Monday, October 26, from 6:30-8:30 pm. 

Registration is now closed. There will be no late or onsite registration permitted.

 

CUPE PEI acknowledges the passing of Robert Albert Geiss. 

It is with profound sadness that CUPE PEI acknowledges the passing of Robert Albert Geiss.

In his career as a bus driver and President of Local 1145, Robert was a steadfast advocate for his fellow bus drivers and the children whom he drove that brought him immense joy every day. Beyond his advocacy for bus drivers, he also worked closely with our 3 other education locals and his leadership will be greatly missed throughout the education sector.

Robert had a kind soul, often found showing pictures of his fur-baby Peanut and bringing a laugh to anyone around him. He volunteered to drive CUPE PEI’s floats in the Pride parade and was always there to lend a hand. He will forever be remembered as a tireless leader, a proud CUPE member, and an incredible friend to us all.

Our deepest sympathies go out to his family including his wife Marjorie, step-son Alan, and fur-baby Peanut, as well as the members of Local 1145. Donations in Robert’s memory can be made to the PEI Humane Society.

Link the obituary: https://epfuneral.ca/tribute/details/2727/Robert-Geiss/obituary.html#tribute-start

 

SAVE THE DATE: Eastern Human Rights Conference 2026

Join CUPE members from across the Atlantic and Maritimes regions to learn about human rights, collective action and building solidarity in our union and communities.

The conference will offer three days of dynamic workshops, panels and interactive activities. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Registration details coming soon.

CUPE Health & Safety Conference. Save the Date!

CUPE Health & Safety Conference. Save the Date!

Members from across the Maritimes (NB & PEI) are invited to join us for this year’s Health & Safety Conference, where your health and safety take center stage.

📅 Dates: September 18 & 19

📍Location: Credit Union Place, Summerside (PEI), 511 Rue Notre Dame St

More details will be shared soon. Stay tuned!

Our Time is Now! Join WILD.

Our Time is Now!

Are you ready to break barriers and lead with confidence?

Introducing WILD (Women in Leadership Development), a feminist union education program specifically for Indigenous, Black, and racialized women and non-binary CUPE members.

Why join WILD?

  • Strengthen Your Skills: Master strategic thinking, confident communication, and courageous risk-taking.
  • Authentic Leadership: Learn to lead in a way that is sustainable and true to your lived experience.
  • Build Your Network: Connect with a powerful community of leaders across regions and sectors.

Let’s build the creative, courageous leadership our movement needs, together!

Visit webpage for more details:

Indigenous, Black, and racialized CUPE women and non-binary members: are you ready for WILD?! | Canadian Union of Public Employees

CUPE Prince Edward Island Group Home & Auto Insurance Discounts

As a valued CUPE PEI member, you get access to exclusive home and auto insurance discounts with our trusted partners. Plus, for a limited time, we’ll treat you to a coffee just for submitting a request for a free quote!

Looking for a fast, simple and fully online insurance experience? Sonnet Insurance offers customized coverage that you can purchase in just minutes, and with your exclusive discount as a CUPE PEI member, you could save over 25%!

 

 

Here’s what you can get with Sonnet:

  • Fully online home & auto insurance built for you
  • Customized coverage you can trust, bought directly online in just minutes
  • Online, but not on-your-own – licensed insurance advisors available to help by phone, chat, or email

As a special thank you, you’ll receive a $10 coffee gift card when you complete a no-obligation quote with Sonnet. It’s a win-win: you get a great quote and a treat on us.

Get a quote with Sonnet.

Whether you’re shopping for insurance or just need advice, Higgins Insurance, part of Orbit Insurance Services has options. Their team of friendly local brokers will compare options from 19 different insurance companies to find the perfect fit for your home, auto and even recreational vehicle needs. They’ll provide personalized advice to help you make decisions with confidence.

Speak with a Higgins Insurance broker.

Protecting what matters most has never been easier or more rewarding. Take a few minutes to see how much you could save today!

*You must save your quote before Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:00p.m. ET to be eligible for this giveaway. Each recipient is only eligible to receive one eGift card for this giveaway. Obtaining a Sonnet quote does not obligate you to purchase a policy. Your quote will expire after 45 days. eGift cards will be sent by Thursday, April 16, 2026 via email to the original recipient’s email address provided during the quoting process. See https://www.timhortons.ca/tims-gift-card-terms-conditions for terms and conditions of the gift card.© 2026 Sonnet Insurance Company. Intellectual property belongs to Sonnet Insurance Company and/or its affiliates.

https://www.timhortons.ca/tims-gift-card-terms-conditions

Happy International Women’s Day

 

On this International Women’s Day, let’s take the time to celebrate all women, their great contributions throughout history, and the everyday impact they have on our communities. Let’s remind ourselves of the progress made and the work ahead towards gender equity.

Celebrating all women, advancing equity for everyone.