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News
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March 11, 2010
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CUPE PEI President Calls for ONE Minimum Wage “At a Higher Rate”
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| The lowest paid workers in Prince Edward Island need a minimum wage that is higher and not a discriminatory two-tier wage that would “push them deeper into poverty,” said Milo Murray, President of CUPE PEI which represents some 2,400 public sector employees on the Island. (more...) |
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March 8, 2010
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Island EMS Still Refuses to Change their Speed Cap Policy
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| "After asking for time to 'reconsider' their arbitrary speed cap policy, Island EMS Inc. notified the Union last Friday (March 5th) that they are not changing anything,” says Bill McKinnon, CUPE National Representative. (more...) |
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Feb 22, 2010
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Island EMS Inc. Putting Islanders at Risk
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| Island EMS Inc. has recently implemented a new Speed Policy which dangerously restricts their paramedic employees (members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3324 – in their ability to respond quickly and safely to medical emergencies for Islanders,” says Bill McKinnon, CUPE National Representative. (more...) |
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Feb 18, 2010
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RALLY in New Brunswick on the subject of NB Power sale
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Greetings Sisters and Brothers
Please review regarding an upcoming RALLY in New Brunswick on the subject of NB Power sale.
In Solidarity
Milo Murray
Provincial President
CUPE PEI
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January 22, 2010
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Temporary clerical and secretarial opportunities
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Temporary clerical and secretarial opportunities January 20, 2010
CUPE is seeking experienced candidates to fill long and short term temporary clerical and secretarial positions in its various area offices in the Maritimes Region (Bathurst, Charlottetown, Dalhousie, Edmundston, Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John).
Candidates should have extensive knowledge and experience in general office work/procedures, an ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines while working in a fast paced environment. Candidates should have above average English and/or bilingual oral and written skills, as well as excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge of various computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
If you are interested in pursuing employment opportunities with CUPE, please send your resume (please indicate the area office you are interested in working in), to the following address:
Robert Hickes
Maritimes Regional Director
Canadian Union of Public Employees
91 Woodside Lane Fredericton, NB
E0C 0C5
Fax: (506) 452-1702
rhickes@cupe.ca
CUPE is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women and men (regardless of sexual orientation), visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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January 20, 2010
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CUPE is Sponsoring a National Long-Term Care Tour
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CUPE is Sponsoring a National Long-Term Care Tour
(In Support of Government Funded, Not-for-Profit, Long-Term Care)
Charlottetown – “The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), in tandem with our National Health Care Issues Committee, is sponsoring a National Tour by Ms Toby Edelman, who will speak of the problems facing Canadians, as we move perilously closer to more for-profit Long-Term Care for our elderly Canadians,” says Bill McKinnon, CUPE National Representative.
Ms Edelman is a Senior Policy Attorney with the Center for Medicare Advocacy Inc. in the United States. Ms. Edelman has seen the adverse effects of a more privatized system in the US. Her advice to Canada: “Don’t go down the same road”!
“More than half of the long-term care facilities in the US are owned by chains. But study after study shows that for-profit facilities offer less staffing and provide poorer quality care than not-for-profit facilities. Too often, money goes to administration, overhead and profits -not care for residents,” says Edelman.
“In October of 2009, CUPE released a Research Document entitled ‘Residential Long-Term Care in Canada – Our Vision for Better Seniors’ Care’. CUPE’s campaign plans included lobbying the federal government to extend Medicare coverage to include medically necessary residential long-term care services.
Irene Jansen (Senior Research Officer for CUPE) will also be on hand in Charlottetown to provide insight into CUPE’s Research Document.
This event is free, and the general public is invited and encouraged to attend. We have also invited representatives from the Ghiz Government and Opposition Parties to participate, along with other Unions, the PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation, the PEI Health Coalition and more,” concluded McKinnon.
The PEI leg of this National Long-Term Care Tour will take place on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel in Charlottetown at 6:30 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, or to schedule an interview with Ms Edelman, please contact:
Bill McKinnon at (902) 566-4006 or (902) 439-1055
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Nov 27, 2009
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Keep Our Communities Safe!
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| From the Canadian Labour Congress Publication. "A backbench Conservative Member of Parliament's plan to dismantle the registration of rifles and shotguns in Canada became closer to reality on November 4.....(more)" |
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Nov 5, 2009
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Application for National Committees and Working Groups
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CUPE National Committees and Working Group 2010/2011Application Form
CUPE National Committees and Working Group Procedure of Appointments
CUPE National Committees and Working Group Mandates |
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October 31, 2009
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2009 Bursary Committee Applicant
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| 2009 Bursary Committee Applicants- the Committee is reviewing the applications and successful applicants will be notified November 9, 2009 |
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Sept 29, 2009
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CUPE and PEI Police Association Request Meeting with Premier and AG re 911 Dispatch
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| Charlottetown – “The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1174 representing Summerside Police and Fire Services, in tandem with the Prince Edward Island Police Association (PEIPA), are seeking a meeting with Premier Ghiz, Attorney General Gerard Greenan and Labour Minister Carolyn Bertram to discuss the government’s recent Request For Information (RFI) from potential service providers of a central 911 Dispatch System” says Bill McKinnon, CUPE National Representative.(more...) |
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September 25, 2009
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Rescheduled Labour Law Workshop
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| The rescheduled Labour Law workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in Charlottetown. |
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September 23, 2009
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Cupe Retirees
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| Please read this important document concerning Cupe Retirees from Cupe President Paul Moist. |
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September 23, 2009
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International Day of Climate Action
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On Saturday, October 24th, millions of people around the world will use creative actions to show the world’s leaders that we want stronger targets on global emissions cuts. There will be children in Bangladesh planting trees, banners hung from the statues on Easter Island, hipsters shaving their ironic mustaches in Brooklyn, everything you can and can’t imagine. The event is called the International Day of Climate Action, and we want PEI to be a part of it.
We are looking for people with great ideas, influence, and/or enthusiasm to help us create and promote an action that will get as many people out as possible. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Aaron Lewis or myself at (902) 566-9098 or beckyt@sierraclub.ca aaronl@sierraclub.ca and Beckyt@sierraclub.ca
902 566-9098 (work)
902 206-0480 (cell)
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September 2, 2009
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Union Development Schools 2009-2010
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Union Development Schools 2009-2010:
Occupational Health and Safety Part 11 - September 17 & 18, 2009
*for the members who attended Part 1 of the workshop on June 4&5, 2009
Effective Stewarding – September 18 & 19, 2009
Labour Law – September 25, 2009
Retirement Planning – October 20 & 21, 2009
Building a Website – October 20 & 21, 2009
Public Speaking – November 26 & 27, 2009
Facing Management – January 19 & 20, 2010
Preparing for Bargaining – February 18 & 19, 2010
Bargaining Skills – March 23 & 24, 2010
Resolving Conflicts – 12 hour workshop – April 16 & 17, 2010
Retirement Planning – April 20 & 30, 2010
Women Breaking Barriers – May 17 & 18, 2010
Responding to the Attack on Sick Leave Entitlement – June 3 & 4, 2010
Intro to Pension – 9 hour workshop – June 28 & 29, 2010
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January 7, 2009
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National Bargaining Women's Equality Conference Video
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