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Thursday October 31 2024
Dear Cousins and Siblings, It is with some very heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Comrade, Friend, Mentor, and Activist, Brother Devon Rundvall on October 27th, 2024.
Thursday July 25 2024
On June 13, 2024, after learning of the employer’s unilateral changes to the conditions of employment, CUPW filed with the Canada Industrial Relations Board, an Unfair Labour Practice complaint.
Wednesday June 12 2024
Sisters, Brothers and Friends, The June 13th black t-shirt day in solidarity with the Warford 30 is now a celebration, as today, the 30 members in St. John’s, NL had their 5-day suspensions with final warnings reduced to 1-day waived suspensions.
Tuesday June 4 2024
Sisters, Brothers and Friends, Arbitration for the St. John’s local “Warford 30” begins Thursday, June 13th. We are organizing a black t-shirt day and messages of solidarity on June 13th to support the members who are currently working with 5-day suspensions and final warnings on their files.
Friday March 15 2024
The Atlantic’s Resolutions Committee, which administers the Atlantic International Solidarity Fund (AISF) between constitutionally mandated meetings, has approved a resolution to fund four (4) delegates to join the 2024 National CUPW Delegation to Cuba this April. The Union’s delegation will participate in May Day events, meet with Cuban postal workers, visit post offices and plants, participate in an International Solidarity conference, as well participate in cultural activities in order to gain a better understanding of the current situation in Cuba.
Friday February 23 2024

When workers try to make it safe, stop sending them home.

 

Thursday November 23 2023
After holding ratification votes in Winnipeg on November 3rd, and in Saskatoon on November 15th, the results are in!
Wednesday May 24 2023
Health Coalitions across Ontario launched a major fightback to stop the privatization of our public hospitals. The Coalition is mounting a community-run referendum. Health Coalitions are organizing voting stations outside grocery stores, local corner stores, coffee shops, at Legions and community centres and in every busy part of our communities that we can.
Thursday April 6 2023

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Thursday June 5 2025
Today, June 5, the negotiating committees returned to the bargaining table. With the help of federal mediators, the Union is ready to bring these negotiations to a successful conclusion. Our goal has remained the same from day one: to reach new collective agreements that meet the needs of postal workers, while ensuring a strengthened public post office.
Thursday June 5 2025
Wednesday, June 4, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, called on both the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post to return to the bargaining table. Today June 5, we have started that process, meetings are now underway. The Minister has requested both parties to focus on two key priorities: working with federal mediators to negotiate terms for an arbitration process, and continuing efforts to reach settlements for new collective agreements.
Wednesday June 4 2025
On Tuesday June 3, 2025, CUPW filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Canada Post under sections 94 (1) and 97 (1) of the Canada Labour Code. The complaint stems from the employer bargaining directly with members, knowingly interfering with the Union’s exclusive bargaining rights and purposefully trying to discredit the reputation of the Union.
Wednesday June 4 2025
Fact Sheet Available Online - Now that the extension of our collective agreements has expired, we have started a nationwide overtime ban, and Canada Post has pushed for a forced vote on its “best and final offers,” it is important to remind ourselves of some of the major issues at stake right now.
Tuesday June 3 2025
On May 30, Canada Post sent a letter to Minister Patty Hajdu, responsible for Jobs and Families, asking her to use her power under section 108.1 of the Canada Labour Code to force a vote on the Employer’s latest offers for both bargaining units.
Tuesday June 3 2025
June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the histories, cultures, resistance, and ongoing contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island. This is a day to celebrate Indigenous resurgence and to reflect on the responsibilities we all carry as people living and working on Indigenous lands.
Friday May 30 2025
Today, May 30, CUPW met with Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, and John Zerucelli, Secretary of State for Labour. It was our second meeting with them since they were appointed to their positions after the federal election. At the meeting, we shared our thoughts and concerns about negotiations and the recent global offers from Canada Post. We were assured that the Minister would continue to play an intermediary role in the bargaining process but will not intervene at this time.
Friday May 30 2025
Media Advisory - OTTAWA - Canada Post’s plan will result in sweeping changes to our public postal system’s regulatory framework. The Corporation’s most recent contract offers to CUPW don’t drop its proposed rollbacks. When combined, this is sure to result in service and job cuts.
Friday May 30 2025
Wildfire season is early again this year. Fires are already raging in the northern part of the Prairies, in some Eastern provinces and in more isolated locations across the country. This is simply a reminder that we need to be ready to respond when such a situation arises again this year. In fact, some communities in Manitoba have received evacuation notices, and it is very likely that others will have to be evacuated over the coming weeks. In some part of Canada, the winter was mild with very little precipitation, increasing the risk of outbreaks. Therefore, we must once again be vigilant and ready to take the necessary measures to ensure everyone’s safety.
Wednesday May 28 2025
On May 28, Canada Post released its annual report for 2024. The Corporation posted a loss before tax of $841 million, continuing a pattern of financial losses since 2018. Canada Post puts the blame for the scale of its losses to several factors

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

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