CUPW - 2022-04-22 - Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our Planet

Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our Planet

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Friday April 22 2022
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Invest in the planet - Earth Day -  April 22, 2022Earth Day is here again!

Sometimes the climate crisis can be so discouraging, and the scale of what needs to be done can seem daunting. But there are always positives to focus on.

We must support a Just Transition and we must invest in green infrastructure.  We must look after workers whose livelihoods are at the core of the transition. Canada Post can be a better place to work; we can improve our work and working conditions while we green the fleet, green our buildings, and expand our services.

Canada Post Corporation and the federal government have indicated that they want to take on these environmental and social challenges. CPC is exploring financial services – which helps support the public postal service’s long-term financial self-sufficiency – and looking for ways to reduce emissions from buildings and vehicles. The recent deal between the federal Liberals and NDP has the potential to eliminate financing for polluters, will focus on Just Transition legislation, and includes a role for crown corporations.

The Delivering Community Power campaign is about hope, and creates a positive vision for the future of the postal service. We will continue to push CPC and the government to do more, and faster. The future of our jobs and the planet depends on it.

In order to better promote the campaign to the environment movement and other allies, we will soon be collecting stories of how you and your co-workers have been affected by climate change at work and in your communities. Get in touch with your regional coordinator or stay tuned for your opportunity to tell your story by signing on to the campaign below.

Support Delivering Community Power <https://www.deliveringcommunitypower.ca/>, and please show up to Earth Day events in your community.

In solidarity

Julee Sanderson
1st National Vice-President (2019-2023)