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In March 2020, the world was turned upside down when our provinces went into lockdown. CUPE members continued to work under extreme conditions and under increased stress dealing with the pandemic and the worsening staffing issues since.

This conference will cover topics such as harassment, bullying, workplace violence, resilience, and mental health. The conference agenda will be sent later to those who register. The cost of the conference will be $100.00 per member. Space is limited to 200 and is on a first come first serve basis.

ACCOMMODATIONS: We have a special rate negotiated with the Crowne Plaza for $149 a night, this rate expires on Tuesday, March 28, 2023! To reserve a room electronically please use this link: CUPE NB-PEI Health

To make individual reservations by phone call 1-866-854-4656 or (506) 854-6340 (Hotel Direct). The block code is RPA. This conference will be following CUPE’s COVID Policy in place at the time of the conference.

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Conférence santé et sécurité 2023, Débutant en soirée jusqu’au 30 avril à midi. Crowne Plaza, Moncton (N.-B.) En mars 2020, le monde a été bouleversé lorsque nos provinces sont entrées en confinement. Les membres du SCFP ont continué de travailler dans des conditions extrêmes et sous un stress accru en raison de la pandémie et de l’aggravation des problèmes de dotation depuis. Cette conférence couvrira des sujets tels que le harcèlement, l’intimidation, la violence en milieu de travail, la résilience et la santé mentale. Le programme sera envoyé à ceux qui s’inscrivent. Le coût de la conférence sera de 100,00$ par membre. Le nombre de places est limité à 200 – premier arrivé, premier servi. LOGEMENT: Nous avons négocié un tarif spécial avec le Crowne Plaza pour 149$ la nuit, ce tarif expire le mardi 28 mars 2023! Pour réserver une chambre par voie électronique, veuillez utiliser le lien CUPE NB-PEI Health Pour faire des réservations individuelles par téléphone, composez le 1-866-854-4656 ou le (506) 854-6340 (Hôtel Direct). Le code du bloc est RPA. Cette conférence suivra la politique COVID du SCFP en vigueur au moment de la conférence.   gw/sepb491

CUPE NB invites all members, locals, and executives of Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick to a conference to discuss how we lead in 2023 and move into the future!

We encourage all executives to attend and to consider bringing young workers to this event for long-term succession planning for the labor movement and locals. There is limited registration for this event and there is a registration fee of $100.

* Registration Deadline is January 20th, 2023: Register here!

• January 26th 2 PM to 5:30 PM @ Delta Beausejour in Moncton
• January 27TH 9 AM to 4 PM @ Delta Beausejour in Moncton

 

Special Info:

We have a special rate negotiated with the Delta Beausejour for $169 a night, this rate expires on: Saturday, December 24, 2022! Click here to reserve online and Book your group rate for CUPE Conference 

COVID POLICY: We want to ensure that our event is as safe as possible, and we will be following CUPE’s COVID protocols.

Here are the key protocols for all CUPE events:

• Masks are mandatory during the events, even when sitting down in the meeting room.
• If you are not vaccinated, you are required to test daily and ensure that you test negative before joining the meeting.
• Check your symptoms daily if you have any COVID symptoms do not attend the meeting.
  

CUPE’s National Women’s Conference will take place from March 12-15, 2023, in Vancouver.

43rd ANNUAL CONVENTION

May 25 – 26, 2023
Rodd Brudenell Resort, 86 Dewars Lane, Cardigan PEI

*Note: A hybrid virtual/in-person participation will be available to delegates if needed.  Please contact cupepei@gmail.com for more details regarding online delivery*

• Registration will take place between 9:00 and 10:00 am on May 25^th
• There will be an information session for all New Delegates in the Cardigan Room at 8:00 am on May 25^th, 2023 (ALL ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND)
• Convention proceedings will begin at 10:00 am May 25^th, 2023, and will continue until 4:00 p.m. or until business concludes on May 26^th
• The evening of May 25^th, 2023 – Buffet Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm, In the Georgetown-Montague room followed by a gathering in the Roseneath Room. Dinner is covered by CUPE PEI for all registered delegates. For guests of members who wish to have the evening dinner the cost will be $65.00
• The cost of $65.00 per delegate is required for lunches for both days.

Room Rates start at $122.00 – Call RESERVATIONS at 1-800-565-7633 by April 23, 2023

• Registration will be $125.00 per delegate.
• For questions regarding Convention, please contact cupepei@gmail.com or Leonard Gallant, CUPE PEI President, at (902) 315-0525.
• DIETARY CONCERNS: Please contact Linda Jones (contact information provided on the next page) regarding any dietary concerns delegates may have.
• There are two Committees that require delegate representation – Resolutions Committee and Constitutional Resolutions Committee. If any of your delegates are interested in serving on one of these committees; please attach a note, signed by the Local President, to the delegate’s credential – stating which committee the delegate is interested in serving on.
• A Draft Agenda, along with all submitted resolutions, and minutes of last year’s Convention will be forwarded to the President of each local by April 25. It is the responsibility of the Local President to provide local delegates with copies of all Convention documents.
• A copy of the Constitution is available to download from the website: cupepei.ca

CREDENTIALS – Deadline April 21st^, 2023

Please return the credentials, the registration fee of $125 per delegate + $65.00 lunch costs (if applicable) to:

Linda Jones  lindajones917@gmail.com
14 Stanley Lane, PO Box 293
Alberton, PE
C0B 1B0

Make cheques payable to CUPE PEI

Please indicate on the credential if this is a First Time Delegate

RESOLUTIONS – Deadline April 10^th, 2023

“As per Article 5.7 of CUPE PEI’s Constitution, all resolutions to be considered at Convention must be properly worded, typed or clearly written/printed and submitted by a Local Union and must be in the hands of the Division Secretary forty-five (45) days prior to Convention.  The deadline is April 10^th, 2023. All resolutions must be submitted under the letterhead of the local and signed by the Presiding Officer and Secretary.” 

Resolutions and Constitutional Resolutions are to be emailed to the Division Recording Secretary by April 10^th:  Jennifer LeBlanc   cupepei@gmail.com

NATIONAL and PROVINCIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS – Deadline April 10^th, 2023:

All committee representatives please email your reports to cupepei@gmail.com by April 10^{th, 2023}

The following positions are up for Election:

• President – 2-year term
• Treasurer– 2-year term
• Health Care East Employees – 2-year term
• Education West Employees – 2-year term
• UPEI 1870 & Security Police– 2-year term
• Atlantic EMS/Atlantic Baptist Nursing and Group Homes– 2-year term
• Young Worker- 1-year term
• Trustee – 3-year term

Sector Caucus – Provincial Standing Committees:  (One representative from each sector for a two-year term)

• Environment Committee
• Occupational Health and Safety Committee
• Privatization and Contracting Out Committee
• Literacy Committee
• Pension Issues Committee
• Public Relations Campaign Fund Committee

The 42nd Annual CUPE PEI Convention will be held in person at Rodd Crowbush, from May 26 to May 27, 2022. This Convention will be in a hybrid format, with a virtual option for those delegates who prefer it.

Credentials have been mailed to each President and are due back to Linda Jones with registration payment by April 30th, 2022.

• Download the 2022 CUPE PEI Convention Call