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CUPW National Office

377 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K2P 1Y3
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Thursday April 28 2016

The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28, is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness

Monday April 25 2016
In our last bulletin, we informed you that the parties were about to move to outside premises to hold more intensive negotiations following the Minister of Labour’s appointment of the two conciliators. The bargaining committee moved on April 18 and has since been in intensive bargaining mode.
Thursday April 21 2016

Nobody wants to go there. But unfortunately we may have to. 

Thursday April 21 2016

Toronto (ON), Victoria (BC) and Wabana (NL) have recently passed resolutions in support of postal banking.

Friday April 15 2016
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers opposes any and all discrimination against people who come to Canada seeking a better life. During the month of April, which was proclaimed Sikh Heritage Month by the government of Ontario in 2013, we remember the tragedy of the Komagata Maru, a ship that arrived in Canada on May 23, 1914, with a passenger list of 340 Sikhs, 24 Muslims and 12 Hindus.
Thursday April 14 2016

The federal government has signed but not yet ratified the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an unbelievably bad trade agreement that threatens jobs

Thursday April 14 2016

For the reasons set out below, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), if implemented, will put at serious risk the ability to Canada Post to continue

Tuesday April 12 2016

Late in the day on April 11, 2016, we received two letters from Employment and Social Development Canada informing us that conciliation officers ha

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Thursday March 28 2024
Over the past few years, the cost of living has skyrocketed and inflation has hit 40-year highs. The price of our most basic needs – groceries, housing, fuel – have seen the biggest jumps. As workers struggle to live paycheque to paycheque, executives, banks and the rest of the 1% get richer.
Thursday March 28 2024
Labour College, the Canadian Labour Congress’ (CLC) flagship trade union leadership development program, is a unique learning opportunity for union leaders and active members to learn new skills and take on the challenges that face the labour movement.
Tuesday March 26 2024
Since 2015 RSMCs, PREs and OCREs using a corporate vehicle have been receiving an annual payment to compensate for the time it takes to perform a daily vehicle safety inspection (circle check).
Friday March 22 2024
At the bargaining table, Canada Post has proposed major changes to our benefits package. The Corporation wants to convert our traditional group benefits plan into a “flexible benefits plan” with a Heath Spending Account (HSA).
Tuesday March 19 2024
The CUPW Child Care Fund is calling on CUPW locals to help spread the word about the new CUPW disability-supports.ca portal. We are asking locals to post the link to the disability portal on their websites.
Thursday March 14 2024
Our Cost of Living Allowance will pay out once again, as it has several times during the renewal agreements, to help members deal with inflation. Please note, the information below is subject to change should we win our National Grievance (N00-22-R0005). In dispute is the date of the base month for the calculations of COLA amounts owed. Canada Post Corporation has confirmed that it will pay the COLA payments as below, calculated in accordance with their position on the base month.
Thursday March 14 2024
Our Cost of Living Allowance will take effect for the seventh consecutive quarter to help members deal with inflation. Please note, the information below is subject to change should we win our National Grievance (N00-22-00005). In dispute is the date of the base month for the calculations of COLA amounts owed. Canada Post Corporation has confirmed that it will pay the COLA payments as below, calculated in accordance with their position on the base month.
Wednesday March 13 2024
Union membership entitles you to: Attend and vote at General and Special meetings of the Union; Vote on referenda; Represent the Union or your Local as a delegate or hold Office; Exercise any other rights afforded under the Constitution and by-laws of your Local; Request a dues waiver; Receive strike pay during a work disruption; FREE life insurance for you and your family under the Union’s insurance plan.
Friday March 8 2024

Thursday February 29 2024
CUPW negotiators are working hard to bargain a first collective agreement for members working for Maintair Aviation Services out of the Thunder Bay International Airport. These workers joined CUPW in November 2023 and perform duties in ground handling services, including baggage handling, ramp coordination, and the grooming and cleaning of planes.

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

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