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Tuesday November 22 2022

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Friday August 1 2025
Over one hundred international aid organizations are raising the alarm about mass starvation in Gaza. While starvation spreads, the Israeli government falsely claims it is not responsible for the shortage of food in an area it is bombing and besieging.
Tuesday April 2 2024
As Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza, which has resulted in a devastating number of civilian deaths, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) are calling on the Canadian government to immediately suspend the trade of arms and military equipment with Israel.
Thursday February 15 2024
The National Executive Board approved a delegation up to 10 members, including full-time Union Representatives and grassroots members, to participate in May Day activities in Havana, Cuba, from April 27 to May 4. The members of the delegation will be chosen by the NEB from among the candidates who have submitted an application.
Thursday February 8 2024
CUPW welcomes an order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the main court of the United Nations (UN), putting Israel on notice about its obligations under the Genocide Convention.
Tuesday November 21 2023
Amazon, the world’s most valuable e-commerce company, has had a tremendous year. Despite inflation and a slowing economy, its net sales increased 13 percent to $143.1 billion USD in the third quarter of 2023.
Friday November 10 2023
Over 10, 000 people - including thousands of children – have been killed since violence began in Israel and Palestine on October 7, 2023, and the death toll continues to rise as the war enters its second month. CUPW condemns the targeting, kidnapping and killing of innocent civilians and calls on the Canadian Government to demand an immediate ceasefire. 
Tuesday November 22 2022
We want to take part in this global event by letting our members know about the danger that Amazon poses to our communities and to their job security, and to call on our governments to Make Amazon Pay!
Friday April 29 2022
The first day of May is recognized around the world as International Workers’ Day, or May Day. It’s a day where workers come together to honour the collective fight that won the eight‑hour workday and the continued struggle for workers to be treated fairly and with respect.
Friday February 18 2022
The National Executive Board has declared a vacancy in the position of 3rd National Vice-President. The successful candidate will be expected to immediately relocate to Ottawa. If necessary, as per the provisions of section 3.35 of the National Constitution, an election will be held by means of a virtual platform at simultaneous meetings on Friday, May 6, 2022.

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Thursday August 28 2025
Canada Post has shown us once again that it is not serious about bargaining in good faith.
Wednesday August 27 2025
After reaching out to Canada Post through the Federal mediators to schedule a meeting, the Negotiating Committees will return to the bargaining table today, Wednesday, August 27.
Tuesday August 26 2025
Today, August 26, Canada Post released its financial report for the second quarter of 2025.
Monday August 25 2025
The Federal mediators advised us that Canada Post has cancelled today’s (August 25) planned meeting. The Corporation says it needs more time to review our latest global offers. We are expecting to receive more questions from Canada Post about our offers through the Federal mediators.
Thursday August 21 2025
Yesterday, August 20, CUPW’s Negotiating Committees returned to the bargaining table to present comprehensive global offers for both the RSMC and Urban bargaining units. While we had planned to meet again tomorrow, Canada Post has told us today that it needs more time to review our offers.
Wednesday August 20 2025
Today, Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the negotiating committees tabled global offers for both postal bargaining units.

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

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