
Welcome to PEINU
Negotiating a collective agreement that protects the rights of members, individually and collectively, is the primary purpose of PEINU. A collective agreement sets out issues such as pay, hours of work, rest periods between shifts, sick leave and holidays. Throughout its history, PEINU has negotiated many collective agreements with each being a step towards a better life for nurses and patients, clients and residents.
All PEINU members are represented by one Collective Agreement.
Latest News
October 2026: Message from the President
Dear Members,
This is the first in what will become a monthly message from me, your PEINU President Kim Sears.
Each month, I’ll use this space to keep you informed about the issues that matter most to you as members of our union. As President, …
Statement from PEINU President Kim Sears on Collective Bargaining
Dear PEINU Members,
As you know, our previous Collective Agreement expired on March 31, 2025, and we began bargaining for a new Collective Agreement on June 24, 2025. After our 32nd day at the bargaining table today, we feel there has been no …




