Employment Opportunity
Administrative/Financial Assistant
Temporary Position
Date of Posting: February 24, 2020
The PEI Federation of Labour is seeking applications from qualified individuals to provide administrative/financial support to its organization. This is a temporary position with a tentative start date of March16th until August 30th 2020 with the possibility of extension. The successful applicant will be a member of CUPE Local 1770-7.
Duties:
To provide general secretarial support including telephone/reception inquires; typing, data entry; open and sort mail; make travel arrangements; maintain up-to-date lists and records; organize meetings and events, educational sessions, and Annual Convention. Financial support includes administer of accounts, review invoices and issue payments, assist Treasurer in annual budget preparation and payroll. Other duties as assigned by President.
Qualifications:
Grade 12 graduate plus successful completion of a recognized secondary program in related field required, or a combination of related educational and experience; working knowledge and experience in computers and computer systems; WordPerfect and Microsoft software, Simply Accounting, email programs, internet and ability to post to and update Facebook page. The applicant will be well organized, work well with others, and possess strong oral and written communication skills and also work well alone. Must be detail oriented and meet regular deadlines. Background knowledge of the labour movement would be considered an asset.
Hours of Work: 30 hours/week (9 am – 12 noon & 1 – 4 pm) Monday to Friday
Salary: $18.00/hr (as per Collective Agreement)
Closing Date: March 03, 2020
Please submit a letter of application and resume with references by March 03, 2020 to the PEI Federation of Labour, 326 Patterson Drive, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8K4 or by email at peifed@pei.aibn.com
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
The CUPE Education Calendar is out!
Download and share with your coworkers the CUPE workshop Calendar here!
CUPE Workshop Calendar – 2019-2020
Date / Location | Workshop | Registration Deadline | Registration Link |
Oct. 26-27, 2019
CUPE Charlottetown |
Introduction to Stewarding
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Oct. 25, 2019 | https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/3062
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Nov. 13-14, 2019
CUPE Charlottetown |
Bargaining Program / LET
How Bargaining Works, Conflict-ready Executives, Leading as a Team |
Nov. 12, 2019 | https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/3063
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Dec. 12-13, 2019 Credit Union Place Summerside, PE |
Local Executive Training: Financial Essentials Financial Officer |
Dec. 11, 2019 | Financial Essentials
https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/3066 Financial Officers https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/3067
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Jan. 16-17, 2020
CUPE Charlottetown |
Local Executive Training:
Mobilizing for Bargaining and Leading as a Team |
Jan. 15, 2020 | https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/3065
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Feb. 13-14, 2020
CUPE Charlottetown |
Health & Safety Modules
Workload and Overwork, Violence Prevention, Making Committees Work |
Feb. 12, 2020 | https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/3071
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Mar. 7-8, 2020
Credit Union Place Summerside, PE |
Transforming Conflict | March 6, 2020 | https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/3072
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Apr. 21-22, 2020
CUPE Charlottetown |
Leadership Executive Training
Leadership Essentials |
Apr. 20, 2020 | https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/3073
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May 6-7, 2020
CUPE Charlottetown |
Steward Learning Series
Popular Economics for Stewards, What Stewards need to know about Arbitration, Understanding Mental Health |
May 5, 2020 | https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/3074
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June 4-5, 2020
CUPE Charlottetown |
Respect at Work and Essentials for Inclusive Unions | June 3, 2020 | https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/3074
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PEI Provincial Budget 2019-2020: Status Quo Budget
Charlottetown, June 25 2019 – Today, Dennis King’s minority government released its first provincial budget.
“This is certainly a status quo budget for PEI” said Leonard Gallant, president of CUPE PEI.
CUPE PEI is pleased this government is maintaining the previous administration’s investments in Education, such as 42 additional educational assistant positions. Unfortunately, the new minority government is also repeating some previous mistakes in long-term care services.
“Four million dollars in grants for private-sector long-term care beds is not a winning formula to improve senior care. A 100% public model, which is for the public, by the public, would be preferable,” said Gallant.
CUPE PEI notes the promised 100 new long-term care beds does not necessarily mean 100 new spots. “It will likely mean that current private providers receive more money to cover their existing beds that were not subsided, rather than new spaces,” said Gallant.
“I am disappointed the new Green MLAs did not push for general minimum wage increases in this budget,” said Gallant. “This certainly leaves a big hole in this government’s poverty reduction strategy,” concluded Gallant.
Leonard Gallant Elected President of CUPE PEI
Charlottetown – Leonard Gallant has been elected president of PEI Division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Representing over 3300 members on the Island in many sectors such as municipalities, healthcare and education.
“With the current provincial minority government situation and the federal election coming up this fall, it is certainly an interesting time to become president of CUPE PEI,” noted Leonard Gallant, president of CUPE PEI.
Gallant is a health care worker who has been an active trade unionist since the 1990’s. In addition to being CUPE PEI acting president since 2018, Gallant has been president of CUPE Local 1779 for over 12 years and has sat on various provincial and national pension committees.
“I am grateful to have obtained the confidence of CUPE members for this position,” said Gallant. “In my mandate, it is a priority for me to have the labour workers’ voices heard so politicians fight against inequalities and improve our public services,” he added.
Day of Mourning – April 28th
On April 28, many ceremonies will be held on the Island to remember the workers killed or injured on the job.
“Every April 28th, workers across the country and around the globe gather to remember workers that were killed or injured at work. In Canada, on average, a worker dies every eight hours,” said Jason Woodbury CUPE PEI representative sitting on the National Health and Safety Committee.
It was CUPE’s National Health and Safety Committee who in 1984, first proposed the idea of a day to remember workers injured or killed on the job. Soon after, CUPE at the national, provincial and local levels, along with the Canadian Labour Congress, began to recognize April 28th as the Day of Mourning.
“We are inviting all Islanders to take the time to remember those workers on April 28th and if possible, participate in the flag raising ceremonies on this day,” added Woodbury.
“We also encourage employers across the province to recognize the Day of Mourning and to set up regulations that will make our workplaces safer and healthier,” concluded Leonard Gallant, CUPE PEI Acting President.
PEI Election – CUPE Candidates Survey
CUPE PEI has been working to gather information about the Political Parties of PEI
We asked Division members and other volunteers to participate in a Political Candidate Survey.
We identified concerns and issues facing our members and all islanders. Parties and candidates were asked these questions . Some have responded and some have not as of yet. We are sharing the list of questions along with the responses from the candidates we had conversations with over the past couple of weeks: Candidates Survey for 2019 PEI Election
Read all political parties platforms here :
Green Party
Liberal Party Platform
New Democratic Party
Progressive Conservative Platform
PEI Pre-Budget Consulations
CUPE invites all of its members to participate in the PEI government pre-budget consultations. Workers’ input for the 2019-20 provincial budget is essential.
Give Your Input![](http://cupepei.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2019/01/budget-1024x907.png)
There are a number of options for Islanders to provide input, as follows:
- attend a pre-budget consultation; or
- complete the online form, before the deadline of February 22, 2019: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/pre-budget-consultations
Consultation Meetings
Each session is scheduled from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Please pre-register by calling (902) 368-5501.
- Tuesday, February 5, O’Leary (Storm date: Wednesday, February 6)
- Thursday, February 7, Summerside (Storm date: Friday, February 8) Version française sera disponible
- Tuesday, February 12, Charlottetown (Storm date: Thursday, February 14)
- Friday, February 15, Montague (Storm date: Tuesday, February 19)