PEINU Governance

Governance Structure

The Prince Edward Island Nurses’ Union (PEINU) is governed by a provincially-elected President and Vice President, as well as a Provincial Council made up of Local Presidents elected from each of the eight locals across the province. From within the Provincial Council, an Executive Committee is selected by the Council to oversee and manage the affairs and activities of the Union, in accordance with the Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies of the Union.

This structure was revised in 2026 to ensure that every voice is amplified from the workplace to the negotiating table.

Note: The current Council will remain in place until elections take place in the fall of 2026.

Provincial Council

The Provincial Council serves as the direct link between PEINU members and the Union. Council members are Local Presidents (or Co-Presidents), elected by their local membership to represent their needs and concerns.

Composition:

• President
• Vice President
• Local Presidents/Co-Presidents from the following eight Locals:
  • (1) Eastern Kings
  • (1) East Prince
  • (1) Nurse Practitioners
  • (2) Prince County Hospital
  • (2) Queen Elizabeth Hospital*
  • (2) Queens 10
  • (1) Southern Kings
  • (1) West Prince
• Executive Director (non-voting member)
• **President Elect (non-voting member)

*Locals with two seats/votes on the Provincial Council due to the size of the Local membership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Representing members at the local level in employer meetings (HR, investigations, grievances, etc.)
• Upholding and defending the collective agreement
• Leading Local meetings, elections, and financial oversight
• Participating in health and safety, professional responsibility, and joint committees
• Escalating key issues to the Executive Committee
• Advocating for members both locally and provincially

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for the overall leadership and governance of PEINU. It manages the Union’s affairs in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws, and ensures the Union’s strategic direction reflects members’ priorities.

Composition:

• President
• Vice President (Chair of Executive Committee)
• Chair of Finance Committee
• Chair of Nominations Committee
• Chair of PR Committee
• Chair of Constitution Committee
• Executive Director (non-voting member)
• **President Elect (non-voting member)

Key Responsibilities include (but are certainly not limited to):

• Provincial Union governance (ie: holding AGM & Special Meetings, provincial elections, etc.)
• Financial oversight and approvals (signing authorities) for the Union
• Recruitment & Performance Management of the Executive Director
• Oversight of the Provincial Office Operations/Staff
• Strategic Planning for the Union
• Representing the Union in meetings, consultations, and negotiations with the Employer/Government
• Development, Review & Amendments of the Union’s Governance Policies
• Member Engagement, Union Education & Training