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Monday May 8 2023

Inspiring a New Generation of Activists 

Friday April 28 2023
Today, Jan Simpson, President of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), called upon the federal government to stop the stonewalling and get back to the bargaining table. It must present a new offer that meets the needs of the workers represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada.
Tuesday April 18 2023
With contract negotiations at an impasse and a resolution unlikely before tonight, more than 100,000 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) are set to strike beginning Wednesday, April 19.
Friday August 5 2022
CUPW is currently seeking eight members to assist with the 'Building Worker Power' campaign as a Regional Organizer (RO). Starting September 2022, anyone appointed as a RO will be tasked with collaborating with the 3rd National Vice-President, their Regional office, and the Locals within their region, to travel between locals to help empower our work-floors, revitalize our membership, and help our union regain its fighting spirit!
Friday August 5 2022
For those I haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting, my name is Roland Schmidt and I was elected as your new 3rd National Vice-President (Organizing) this past May. Before my election, I was serving my 2nd term as the Local President of CUPW 730 (Edmonton and affiliates) in Alberta. Since relocating to Ottawa in June, I’ve dedicated my efforts to stabilizing our organizing department and constructing a comprehensive strategic plan that, with broad member support, will revitalize our union and position us to effectively fight to make our jobs better.
Friday May 13 2022

The Russian invasion and occupation of Ukraine has taken close to 10,000 lives so far, wounded perhaps 20,000 more people, and devastated Ukrainian

Wednesday January 12 2022

Once again this year, as winter has only just begun, the extreme cold weather has been felt earlier, especially in Western Canada during the

Tuesday October 26 2021

On October 6, the federal government announced that Crown Corporations like Canada Post would implement workplace vaccine policies that aligned wit

Friday September 3 2021

The first Monday in September has been an official holiday in Canada since 1894; its origins lie with activists and workers who fought for the decr

Thursday August 19 2021

Last Sunday, the Prime Minister asked the Governor General to dissolve Parliament.

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Tuesday July 29 2025
We’ve now entered the second and final week of the government-imposed forced vote on Canada Post’s “final” offers. As of July 28, 69 % of Urban members and 71.4 % of RSMC members have already casted their vote. Voting continues until 5 pm EST on August 1.
Friday July 25 2025
On July 23, Canada Post shared some information about its “final” offers and the vote that is currently underway with members. Information was shared via email as well as distributed in some workplaces.
Thursday July 24 2025
Voting on Canada Post’s final offers started on Monday July 21. 55.8% of Urban members and 57.8% of RSMC members have already cast a vote. Voting continues until 5 pm EST on August 1. The deadline to request a paper copy of Canada Post’s final offers is tomorrow, July 25. There is still time to vote. It is very important for the voices of all members to be heard and to be counted. Every member's voice and vote makes a difference.
Thursday July 24 2025

What happens if we vote no on Canada Post’s offers?

Tuesday July 22 2025
Yesterday, July 21, after the start of the forced vote, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) informed the Union of the process it will put in place to allow members who cannot access online versions of Canada Post’s final offers to request a paper copy.
Tuesday July 22 2025
Rumours and misinformation in the age of social media spread quickly and can be harmful to the membership, especially at a crucial time like this. Voting to reject or accept the Employers’ offer began on July 21st at 7: 00 am and will conclude on August 1st at 5:00 pm ET 2025.
Monday July 21 2025
The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) opened the government-imposed vote on Canada Post’s “final” offers today, July 21. Voting will run until 5 pm ET on August 1. The Union – from the Negotiation Committees to the National Executive Board to many Locals and Elected Union officials across the country – is calling on all members to decisively REJECT these offers.
Friday July 18 2025
VOTING PERIOD - You may vote anytime from 7:00 a.m. EDT on July 21, 2025, until 5:00 p.m. EDT on August 1, 2025. / METHOD OF VOTE - The vote will be conducted by Simply Voting on behalf of the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) by Internet and by phone. Eligible voters who have provided an email address to Canada Post will receive a letter by email at 7:00 a.m. EDT on July 21, 2025, from Simply Voting, outlining how to vote and providing a personal identification number (PIN), which is required to cast a vote.
Thursday July 17 2025
Sisters, Brothers, Friends, This moment is crucial in our struggle. Canada Post, supported by the Federal Government, is trying to weaken our Union and diminish our bargaining power. On June 12, the Minister of Jobs and Families, Patty Hajdu, took the unprecedented step of forcing us to vote on Canada Post’s so-called “best and final” offers. This action bypasses the bargaining demands that you put forward and ratified, disregards your representation by the negotiation committees, and undermines the very foundation of free and fair collective bargaining.
Thursday July 17 2025
This round of bargaining is not just about wages or benefits; it’s about protecting the very future of our work. Group 1 workers need to know what’s at stake. Management has made it clear they want to close corporate retail counters. Canada Post has publicly called for the end of the moratorium on the closure of post offices in rural areas so it can either close or franchise these post offices.

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

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