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Thursday March 27 2025
Postal workers are well aware that the planet is getting hotter. More and more, we are facing extreme events - such as an increasing number of wildfires with their toxic smoke, lethal heat domes and atmospheric rivers bringing more rain, more coastal storms and more flooding. But it’s children who are most at risk.
Friday April 14 2023
On Earth Day, 1 billion people from across the world will gather to fight for the green revolution. This year’s theme is “Invest in our Planet.” Earth Day events are calling on leaders in business, government, and civil society to take the climate crisis seriously and invest in a green economy.
Friday September 16 2022
September 23 marks the Global Climate Strike. CUPW endorses the strike organizers’ demand that policymakers and world leaders prioritize #PeopleNotProfit!
Thursday June 23 2022
The CUPW is now accepting applications for the position of Environmental Research Liaison and Representative to the All-Union Environment Committee. The selected candidate will work closely with the 1st and 2nd National Vice-Presidents on projects related to both the CPC and the CUPW’s environmental initiatives.
Wednesday June 15 2022
CPC commits to net zero emissions by 2050; work of the Union helped pushed to act now - Canada Post is finally addressing climate change and the role it must play in saving our planet. Last week, Canada Post CEO Doug Ettinger officially announced the Corporation’s commitment to transform its corporately owned fleet of 14,000 vehicles to fully electric by 2040 and putting Canada Post on a path to net zero emissions by 2050.
Friday April 22 2022
Earth 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.
Wednesday April 13 2022
The Government of Canada recently released its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. Part of the Government’s climate plan is that all climate and emissions reduction targets be applied to Crown corporations. Crown corporations are now expected to ensure all retrofits of federal buildings and new builds be electric vehicle ready.
Thursday March 10 2022
Join events across Canada to show support for a Just Transition! Justice for workers, justice for the environment!
Monday December 20 2021
For many months, nine dedicated coordinators located across the country have worked tirelessly to promote and advocate
Monday December 13 2021
Members across the country have British Columbia residents in their thoughts after weeks of record rainfall, flooding and landslides, which created perhaps the country’s most expensive natural disaster ever seen. Emergency response efforts are just shifting into recovery mode.
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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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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.
Tuesday August 19 2025
Tomorrow, August 20, your Negotiating Committee will return to the bargaining table to present new global offers for both postal bargaining units to Canada Post.
Thursday August 14 2025
Unfortunately, our scheduled meetings for Friday, August 15th and Monday, August 18th, have been postponed. The Federal mediators will not be able to assist CUPW and CPC due to their current involvement in the Air Canada negotiations.
Thursday August 14 2025
This September, CUPW joins its Malayali brothers and sisters with joy and pride to observe Onam celebrations in Canada. Onam is one of the most significant regional festivals celebrated in Kerala, the southernmost state of India.
Wednesday August 13 2025
After pressing the Employer to come back to the bargaining table early last week, we received a response from Canada Post CEO Doug Ettinger on Friday evening, just hours after we posted Bulletin 128, “CUPW is Waiting for Canada Post.” In his letter, Mr. Ettinger stuck to the lines we’ve heard from Canada Post for many months now.
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