CUPE PEI Conversations

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DUE TO SOME SESSIONS BEING CANCELLED BECAUSE OF WEATHER THEY HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED AND THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE CUPE PEI FACEBOOK PAGE.

 

Island workers are becoming more and more frustrated with bargaining – bad faith employers, unnecessary delays, and a general lack of respect for what workers contribute to the workplace are some of the common themes we are hearing across the province.
CUPE PEI is hosting a series of conversations all over PEI to talk with our members about how we can improve our collective bargaining power!
All CUPE members are invited to attend these meetings.
Thurs, Jan 18 (Up West): Westisle High School – Theatre (7pm)
Sat, Jan 27 (Montague): Montague High School – Cafeteria (10am)
Sat, Jan 27 (Souris): Eastern Kings Community Centre (2pm)
Thurs, Feb 1 (Charlottetown): Location TBA (7pm)
Sat, Feb 3 (Summerside): Credit Union Place (10am)
Sat, Feb 3 (Summerside – en Français): Credit Union Place (Français) (14h)
For the most up to date information regarding these sessions please check the CUPE PEI Facebook page.

New Year Reminders

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Just a few reminders to members:

  • Keep an eye to your personal email accounts for correspondence from the Local 1770 executive. This includes important CUPE updates, the local’s “Funky Frog” draw, and updates from your area VP’s.
  • If any members have issues or concerns that they would like brought forward to the Labour Management Committee please reach out to a representative. These are issues & concerns that have already been brought forward to your Principal or Supervisor and they have not been addressed or continue to be unresolved. Sometimes a simple conversation goes a long way and not all issues need to be escalated to Labour Management.
  • Sharing user credentials for your work computer & accounts is in violation of the User Agreement set out by I.T.S.S. & the employer. Sharing your account passwords with others may result in your accounts being suspended and other disciplinary actions. Please be mindful of this when you are getting casuals in to cover your leaves. This is to protect you.
  • Be mindful of your time when at work. Be sure to take your breaks as per the collective agreement, and work within your set hours. Working additional unpaid hours sets a precedent that you are getting all of your duties done during your scheduled work day. This can cause issues when you ask for additional help or approved overtime as often times the employer will look at this and not see those additional unpaid hours worked and question the need for additional hours or staff.
  • If you have any information that has changed please let your area VP know, this can include things like; new email address, phone number, home/mailing address.

 

Area VP’s:

  • VP Western Schools & Summerside Branch Office: Wanda Woodgate
  • VP Central Schools: Sarah Martin
  • VP Eastern Schools & Stratford Branch Office: Kelly Matheson
  • VP French Language School Board: Lola Burke

President:

  • Tracy Campbell

Treasurer:

  • Lola Burke

Recording Secretary:

  • Sawyer Murphy

Labour Management Reps:

  • Kelly Matheson
  • Sawyer Murphy

Group Benefits Trustees:

  • Kelly Matheson
  • Sawyer Murphy

Christmas Greetings!

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Happy Holidays from CUPE Local 1770!

We want to wish all our members and their families a safe & relaxing holiday season filled with cheer!

As we get closer to the final school day of 2023, here are a few reminders:

 – The final day of work before Christmas break for the 10-month employees is Friday December 22, 2023.

– The first day back to work after the Christmas break for the 10-month employees is Thursday January 4, 2023.

– As per our collective agreement the following days are observed as holidays off without loss of pay; Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day. More information on holidays can be found in Article 27 in the collective agreement.

– Keep an eye to your personal email accounts to see if you’re one of the funky frog winners!

2023 AGM

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Reminder to all Local 1770 members that our AGM will take place on November 16th 2023 in a virtual format.

Please keep an eye out for your email invitation being sent to your personal email address that you have provided to the local’s executive. If you have a new email address, please let your Area VP know as soon as possible.

Welcome Back Local 1770!

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As the dog days of summer wind down we are excited to start hearing about your summer, hear from familiar voices, and see our coworkers again! Your local 1770 executive team we would like to welcome you all back to work as we finish up our prep for the 2023/2024 school year.

We know these first few weeks can be overwhelming but we also know our members are hard working, focused, and committed to ensuring our Island schools are running smoothly for all staff and students.

Let’s make 2023/2024 a great year!

2022/2023 CUPE 1770 Retirements

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CUPE 1770 had many members who have retired over the past year or as the Island schools close for the summer are leaving their offices for last time. We want to recognize these special people, CUPE Local 1770 thanks you for your many years of service in the PEI school system and as wonderful members of CUPE Local 1770. We wish you all the best in the next chapter and lots of well-deserved rest & relaxation!

This year’s retirees:

Audrey Allain

Nancy Cameron

Lisa Curley

Theresa Gallant

Dale McInnis

Cathy Richard

Marilyn Smallman

Debora Upton

Deb Wervers

 

Happy Summer 1770!

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Happy Summer 1770 Members! June 30th marks the last day before Summer break for a number of our members. We would like to wish our school administrative assistants a well deserved summer break and will be ready to welcome them all back on Friday August 25th, 2023.

For our branch based members, we hope you all get the chance to take some vacation and enjoy some sunshine over the next 2 months.

Get out and enjoy all that our beautiful Island has to offer this summer!

 

 

Lucky Duck!

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There has been a lot of buzz around who the Lucky Ducks are each week! Thanks to Lynda MacLean for spearheading this fun way to give back to the local and give us each something to look forward to each week as we work towards the end of the 2022-2023 school year!

Each member received a numbered ducky to keep at their desk and each week a number is drawn from each of the two zones for a $50 Canada’s Food Island Gift Card!

 

Zone 1 – Westisle Family – TOSH Family – Kensington Family – Kinkora Family – Bluefield Family- PSB Board Staff – PEITF Staff

Zone 2 – Charlottetown Family – Montague Family – Morell Family – Souris Regional – CSLF – Substitutes (Province-wide)

 

Congratulations to our winners so far:

 

Week 1:

Zone # 1- Donna MacNeill @ Gulf Shore Consolidated

Zone # 2 – Gabrielle Coultier – Substitute with CSLF

 

Week 2:

Zone # 1- Katie MacKInnon @ Westwood Primary

Zone # 2 – Nicole Tremere @ Colonel Gray High

 

Week 3:

Zone # 1- Marilyn Smallman @ O’Leary Elementary

Zone # 2 – Audra Bushey @ Montague Regional

 

Week 4:

Zone # 1- Donald Jollimore  @ PSB Office Stratford

Zone # 2 – Vonda Wilson – Substitute with PSB

 

Week 5:

Zone # 1 – Pam Rogerson @ Three Oaks Senior High

Zone # 2 –  Deena McBride @ Stonepark Intermediate

 

Week 6:

Zone # 1 – Marilyn Smallman @ O’Leary Elementary

Zone # 2 –  Betty Mast – Substitute with PSB

 

Week 7:

Zone # 1 – Jeanine MacKenzie @ PSB Summerside Branch

Zone # 2 –  Lindsay Mutch @ Donagh Regional

 

Week 8:

Zone # 1 – Kelly Gaudet @ Athena Consolidated

Zone # 2 –  Lori Sanderson @ Souris Regional

 

Keep an eye out to your emails to see if you’re a Lucky Duck!!

CUPE PEI – 43rd Annual Convention

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CUPE Local 1770 was able to send 5 delegates to the CUPE PEI 43rd Annual held at the Rodd Brudenell River Resort from May 24-26.

Hats off the to all involved in organizing the event, as well as the staff at the resort for hosting the over 100 guests & delegates.

There were several items on the agenda, anti-racism training, resolutions, and elections.

CUPE PEI has sworn in Ashley Clark as their newly elected president and welcomed many others to their board. Thanks to Leonard Gallant for his many years of service with CUPE PEI, Leonard was a great activist and represented CUPE PEI always with a smile and an unwavering commitment. All the best in your next chapter Leonard!

Katelyn Rogers and Meghan Rogers The Easter Seals ambassadors were welcomed to the convention. Their impactful presentation highlighted the vital role our members play in supporting individuals with disabilities and showcased the profound difference our work makes in their lives. Locals Representatives, CUPE National, SCFP Quebec and many more pooled their funds to donate over $15,200 to the PEI Easter Seals.

CUPE Local 1770 was able to donate $250 to Easter Seals in accordance to our By-Laws.

To read more about the 43rd Annual Convention Visit CUPE PEI here: https://cupepei.ca/