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CUPW National Office

377 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K2P 1Y3
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Tel: (613) 236-7238
Fax: (613) 563-7861
TTY: (613) 236-9753

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Thursday June 30 2016
CPC spokespeople are always talking about the deficit in the Canada Post Pension Plan. But they never mention that the plan also has a huge surplus. And while the surplus is growing, the deficit is decreasing.
Thursday June 30 2016
The CUPW National Executive Board has decided not to file a 72-hour strike notice today. This means there will be no strike action undertaken before Tuesday, July 5th.
Thursday June 30 2016
Parts of the country are affected by extended heat waves in the summer. Find out about the dangers caused by heatwaves. Take the necessary precautions and encourage your brothers and sisters to do the same.
Wednesday June 29 2016
For Immediate Release - OTTAWA - Canada Post CEO Deepak Chopra has officially rejected a letter from postal workers asking him to extend the July 2 deadline for a lockout by a period of two weeks, which could mean that the profitable company is indeed preparing to lock out its workforce in the middle of a public postal review, spoiling the process.
Wednesday June 29 2016
As the CUPW Negotiating Committee is currently working to prepare its counter proposal to the CPC global offer, the Union has decided not to file a 72-hour strike notice tonight. This means there will be no strike action undertaken before Monday, July 4th.
Tuesday June 28 2016
OTTAWA - Postal workers are asking Canada Post management for a two-week extension on the cooling-off period that would otherwise entail a termination of their contract on July 2nd. At that point, the union says Canada Post might either lock its workers out or try to force a walkout through punitive changes to their working conditions.
Monday June 27 2016

Here are the results of the strike votes conducted for employees in the Urban and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers bargaining units.

Sunday June 26 2016
The Global Offer of Canada Post contains many serious rollbacks and inadequate proposals. Also it fails to address many of our demands. Here are a few of them.
Saturday June 25 2016

Today we received the first global offers from Canada Post Corporation for the Urban and RSMC units.

Thursday June 23 2016
Following a recommendation from the LGBTQ working group, CUPW has prepared a new logo to highlight our support for Pride 2016.

Support Postal Banking - Download and Sign the Petition

Canada needs a postal bank. Thousands of rural towns and villages in our country do not have a bank, but many of them have a post office that could provide financial services. As well, nearly two million Canadians desperately need an alternative to payday lenders. A postal bank could be that alternative. Download and sign the petition urging the Government of Canada to instruct Canada Post to add postal banking, with a mandate for financial inclusion.

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Friday September 20 2024
On several occasions at the negotiation table, Canada Post has referred to the language in our Collective Agreement as NOISE! In the Employer’s view, there is “too much noise” in the Collective Agreement and they have made it clear during this round that they wish for it to be silenced.
Thursday September 19 2024
Continuing from our last bulletin, we can lay out two of our issues that need to be dealt with as we develop a new hourly rate system.
Friday September 13 2024
In the last bulletin, we laid out some of the big issues left to be resolved in our discussions with CPC on a new hourly rate system. There are other problems that still need to be addressed to ensure the new system protects members’ health and safety and job security.
Thursday September 12 2024
You need to stay informed regarding negotiations as well as on all other important Union matters. To ensure members remain informed, CUPW is using all means available to provide you with current information.
Wednesday September 11 2024
As part of the 2021 contract renewal, CUPW and CPC agreed to transition RSMCs to an hourly rate of pay system dependent on a new way to assess workload and work content. Any issues outstanding were to be dealt with during this round of negotiations.
Monday September 9 2024
Over the past few weeks, it has been an incredible experience visiting work floors and connecting with members. Hearing your experiences, concerns, and hopes for a better workplace has been encouraging. Our collective actions are truly making a difference, and the energy is evident as we continue to build momentum together.
Thursday September 5 2024
On September 30, we join with Indigenous communities across Canada in commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day also known as Orange Shirt Day. Let us reflect on the legacy of residential schools and the enduring impacts they have had on Indigenous families and communities.
Thursday August 29 2024
Labour Day is more than just a day off work; it’s a testament to the power of collective action. It’s a reminder of the countless workers who, through sweat, determination, and sometimes great personal sacrifice, have fought for the rights we often take for granted today. The eight-hour workday, weekends, health and safety standards, and the right to organize— all of these hard-won gains were achieved through the tireless efforts of workers united in a common cause.
Thursday August 29 2024
Show your support for postal workers! Please take a minute to download these signs, print them and post them in your office windows, homes and other public spaces.
Thursday August 29 2024
CUPW is pleased to welcome employees of Maintair Aviation Services Ltd. working in New Brunswick. These workers include ground service workers who handle baggage, ramp coordination, and the grooming and cleaning of planes, as well as customer service workers.

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

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