The following provides an update on collective bargaining and related labour relations activities at UPEI. It was also emailed to faculty and staff on August 7, 2026.

In this statement, UPEI updates the campus community regarding the UPEI Faculty Association's request to the Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning to appoint a conciliation officer.

This update provides a brief overview of current progress on collective bargaining and the work underway at each table.

The University continues to share regular updates to provide an overview of current progress on collective bargaining and the work underway at each table.

This update provides a brief overview of current progress on collective bargaining and the work underway at each table.

To negotiate new collective agreements, the University and UPEI Faculty Association met on May 29, with additional meetings scheduled through June and July. 

UPEI recently received Notice to Bargain from the two Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) bargaining units at UPEI.

The following statement about a tentative agreement being reached with CUPE 1870 was also issued to UPEI faculty and staff by email on May 14, 2026.  

Meetings between CUPE 1870 and the University are scheduled to take place from May 11–15 to negotiate a new collective agreement.

Last month, UPEI reached a tentative agreement with IBEW 1928. This new collective agreement has now been ratified by both parties and is in place. We are grateful to the bargaining teams for their hard work and their constructive, respectful approach to negotiations.