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Ottawa, Ontario  K2P 1Y3
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    Thursday June 8 2023
    AMENDED - Many of you may have received a letter from People Corporation and Coughlin. As stated in the first paragraph: “We are writing to inform you, as a current or former plan member, of an incident that may have affected the privacy of your personal information held by People Corporation, a company that provides group benefit services for Coughlin.”
    Thursday June 8 2023
    Following CUPW's “Pushing the Envelope” book release at National Convention, copies are now available for your Local to purchase.
    Wednesday June 7 2023
    I am so happy to tell you my news: As some of you know, Jordan my son has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired. When Jordan was 13 years old, he had to have 8 surgeries in 1 day. Rehab was 85 days in Bloorview, Toronto. I took a leave without pay for 3 months to drive back and forth to be with Jordan while he recuperates, Brian my husband would come on weekends.
    Tuesday June 6 2023
    Canada is on fire. Forest fires have already burned thousands of hectares across Western Canada and Nova Scotia and are currently burning through parts of Ontario and Quebec. Much of the country is expected to be under high or extreme risk for fires this summer according to federal government officials. Smoked plumes have deteriorated air quality in many communities making physical work even more difficult for outdoor workers in these areas.
    Friday June 2 2023
    National Indigenous Day coincides with the Summer Solstice. Not only is it the day when the sun travels its longest path through the sky, which explains why it is the longest day, but it is the day that many Indigenous peoples celebrate their culture and heritage.
    Thursday June 1 2023
    After Alberta, Nova Scotia is now grappling with the largest forest fire in its history. It has already burned over 20,000 hectares of land and is threatening New Brunswick as well. In the Halifax area, where a state of emergency has been declared, nearly 200 homes have been damaged by the fire to date, 150 of which are completely destroyed. Other surrounding municipalities, such as Tantallon, Shelburne and Pubnico, are also affected by these devastating fires.
    Monday May 29 2023
    Pride Month is mostly known around the world and in Canada as a celebration. There are parades, parties, rainbows, and glitter. But Pride, and the modern movement to gain equal rights, started with the Stonewall riots in New York City in 1969, and despite some improvements in LGBTQ+ rights over the last 54 years, anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments have become increasingly toxic and prevalent around the world in the last few years – and the backlash and attacks are growing.
    Friday May 26 2023
    The Building Worker Power campaign of CUPW is currently seeking eight CUPW members to assist with the campaign and serve as a Regional Organizer (RO).
    Friday May 26 2023
    CUPW is currently seeking a CUPW worker organizer in the Ontario Region to assist with CUPW external organizing campaigns. The position will begin July 2023 and will be up for renewal every six months pending the direction of the campaign. The successful candidate will be tasked with collaborating with the 3rd National Vice-President, Ontario Regional office, and the Locals involved in the campaign.
    Wednesday May 24 2023
    OTTAWA – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to settle (the “Settlement Agreement”) the action of CUPW v B’nai Brith Canada et al., that is currently pending in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Action”).

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    Wednesday May 21 2025
    After walking away from the table for the third time, Canada Post will finally table their global offers today. Our negotiating committee is currently on the way to receive the proposals.
    Wednesday May 21 2025
    This year, CUPW is proud to celebrate the Pride season under the theme "Workers United Against Hate" proposed by the Canadian Labour Congress. As we face a shocking rise in anti-LGBTQ hate in Canada and around the world, this theme is more important than ever.
    Tuesday May 20 2025
    On Monday, May 19, CUPW issued a 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post. This action was not taken lightly, but it was done for several reasons. The collective agreements for the Urban Postal Operations and the Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers bargaining units, which were extended by the Government in December 2024, are set to expire Friday, May 23 at midnight.
    Friday May 16 2025
    Commissioner Kaplan’s report of the Industrial Inquiry Commission skews heavily in favour of Canada Post’s positions and recommendations. We fundamentally disagree with the bulk of its recommendations and challenge some of the information on which it was based. We have also objected to the entire process, but we felt that we had to participate in order to give voice to postal workers. The report also outlines three possible steps forward after May 22. It is important to note that this is not a done deal. It is up to Minister Patty Hajdu to decide what to do with the report – if anything at all.
    Friday May 16 2025
    May 18 is Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. Every year, on this day, we remember the Tamil people who have died since 1948 because of the genocide committed against the Tamil people by the Sri Lankan state, including the massacre in Mullivaikkal, Sri Lanka, in May 2009.
    Thursday May 15 2025
    We received Commissioner Kaplan’s lengthy report today on bargaining between CUPW and Canada Post. It comes out of the Industrial Inquiry Commission convened by the former Minister of Labour, Steven MacKinnon, under section 108 of the Canada Labour Code.
    Wednesday May 14 2025
    Canada Post put out a message today to all CUPW members in the Urban Postal Operations and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers units about benefits coverage and working conditions upon the expiry of the collective agreements on May 22.
    Tuesday May 13 2025
    This afternoon, Canada Post negotiators informed CUPW that they were leaving the bargaining table, calling it a “temporary pause,” to put together another set of offers. Canada Post would not provide a date for when the Union will receive these proposals. It could be in a few days; it could be next week. Given the seriousness of the matter, it is reprehensible to keep workers and the public on edge when we should all be focused on negotiating good collective agreements that will benefit workers and grow our public service to meet the needs of all Canadians.
    Monday May 12 2025
    The Union has been actively pursuing confirmation from Canada Post that it will respect the post-retirement benefits entitlements of retiring members. The Union was looking to confirm that members who retire will be eligible for post-retirement benefits in the event that the retirement would occur during a labour disruption.
    Wednesday May 7 2025
    Many members and their dependants are on prescription drugs commonly known as maintenance drugs or long-term medications. These are drugs you may take on a regular basis to treat conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes.

    CUPW launched its postal banking campaign with a giant inflatable piggy bank in downtown Ottawa.

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