UPEI administration and UPEIFA reach tentative deal
The University of Prince Edward Island and the University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association (UPEIFA) are pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached.
The University and the UPEIFA, Bargaining Unit #1 representing faculty members, librarians, sessional instructors, and clinical nursing instructors have reached a tentative agreement for a four-year collective agreement from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2020. The University and the UPEIFA have been working very hard over the last nine months to reach an agreement. The tentative deal was reached at a recent meeting of Dr. Nola Etkin, President of the UPEI Faculty Association, Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President of the University of Prince Edward Island, and their respective chief negotiators, Dr. Sharon Myers and Mr. Brian Johnston.
The Board of Governors and UPEIFA will each meet with their members over the next week to discuss the tentative agreement.
The University of Prince Edward Island prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students to reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.
