Notice to Bargain received from PSAC bargaining units

The following statement was also emailed to UPEI employees on May 26, 2027.

UPEI recently received Notice to Bargain from Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) 86000, which comprises graduate research assistants, graduate lab instructors, and graduate tutorial assistants. In addition, a new PSAC bargaining unit for post-doctoral research associates, that was recently certified, served notice to bargain on April 8, 2026, for its first collective agreement. Negotiations with both units are expected to commence in the coming months.

UPEI remains committed to respectful, collaborative negotiations, and to reaching agreements that are fair for employees and sustainable for the long term health of the institution.

Consistent with our bargaining principles, we will continue to engage in good‑faith discussions and focus on shared priorities that support our employees, uphold a strong student experience, and maintain the overall stability of the institution.

As discussions progress, we will continue to share updates to keep the UPEI community informed.

To view previous updates or for details on our approach to collective bargaining, visit the Labour Relations web pages on upei.ca.