Tentative agreement reached with CUPE 1870

The following statement was also issued to UPEI faculty and staff by email on May 14, 2026.  

UPEI has reached a tentative agreement with CUPE 1870, following 3.5 days of negotiations this week. We want to thank both bargaining teams for their work to reach a timely agreement, and their professionalism and mutual respect throughout the process.

The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by both parties. Once ratified, it will form the new collective agreement between UPEI and CUPE 1870.

UPEI remains committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all members of our campus community, and we look forward to continuing our work together.

Details on our collective bargaining approach and agreements can be found on our website: Collective Bargaining.

Updates will continue to be shared with the UPEI community as the ratification process moves forward.