A big thank you to all the UPSE members who joined us at our spring BBQs in Summerside and Charlottetown!
We look forward to seeing you at future UPSE events!
Today, on World Day Against Child Labour, UPSE stands in solidarity with workers, unions, and advocates around the world in the fight to end child labour in all its forms.
Today, UPSE proudly recognizes Red Shirt Day, a national day of action and awareness for accessibility and inclusion. We stand with persons with disabilities in advocating for accessible workplaces, communities, and services where everyone has the opportunity to participate fully
This June, UPSE stands with our 2SLGBTQIA+ members and communities.
Every worker deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and equality. Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate diversity, recognize progress, and reaffirm our commitment to inclusive workplaces.
Today is Wear Purple Day on PEI as part of Family Violence Prevention Week.
By wearing purple, we stand in solidarity with survivors, remember those impacted by family violence, and help raise awareness across our communities.
This week is an opportunity to recognize the important work of correctional officers. Every day, they help maintain safety, support rehabilitation, and contribute to stronger, safer communities. UPSE thanks correctional staff for their professionalism, dedication, and service.
UPSE members keep our province running, often under growing pressure and staffing shortages. Today, we honour your work, and recommit to standing together for fairness, respect, and better working conditions.
Yesterday, President Karen Jackson attended the National Day of Mourning ceremony to honour workers who lost their lives on the job. In 2024, nine Islanders died due to workplace injuries or illness, and 1,809 workplace injury and illness claims were reported.
Advance Care Planning Day
Every year on April 16, ACP Canada invites all Canadians to pause and think about their future healthcare wishes. Advance Care Planning Day is about making sure your voice is heard, even if there comes a time when you can no longer speak for yourself.
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate trans and gender-diverse people, while raising awareness of the discrimination they continue to face. There is no fairness in the workplace without inclusion and dignity for trans workers.
The Prince Edward Island Union of Public Sector Employees (UPSE) is raising serious concerns about members experiencing workplace violence. https://t.co/NoYSoNfZrW
Saturday, March 21, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It’s a reminder that fairness, respect, and equal opportunity don’t happen on their own. Together we can make equality a reality, not just a goal.
A historic moment for working people in B.C.
Yesterday, more than 10,000 workers, unions, and supporters filled the streets of Victoria — one of the largest labour rallies in decades.
Moments like this don’t happen often. This gathering of union members brought back memories of 1983 and 2002…both turning points for B.C.’s public services.
Years later, we’re back…facing different challenges but fighting for the same principle: that public services deserve to be funded, and the people who provide them deserve respect.
✊ One day longer. One day stronger.