On this day we remember and honour every brave Canadian, including many Islanders who served and sacrificed for peace and freedom. Their courage and service will never be forgotten. Lest we forget.
CUPE PEI Municipal Election Town Hall – Get to know who you are voting for!
Join CUPE PEI for a town hall with Charlottetown mayoral candidates
Municipal elections are coming up on PEI, and the decisions made by local governments affect the services islanders rely on every day, from accessible roads and sidewalks to safe drinking water and community spaces.
Join CUPE PEI for a town hall with Charlottetown mayoral candidates and hear their vision for public services and the people who provide them. Get to know who you’re voting for.
Tuesday, October 20 at 7 p.m. at the Murchison Centre in Charlottetown. 17 St Pius X Ave, Charlottetown
For more pertinent information on the municipal elections, visit cupepei.ca/municipal-elections-2026/
Link to calendar event: CUPE PEI Municipal Election Town Hall – Get to know who you are voting for! – CUPE PEI
See you there!
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
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!
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