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377 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K2P 1Y3
Canada

Tel: (613) 236-7238
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TTY: (613) 236-9753

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    Saturday September 18 2021
    The history between the Conservatives and Canadian labour unions is far from being a fairy tale. Cuts, back-to-work legislations, closures, privatizations; the Conservatives’ multiple attacks to destroy our working conditions while in power should be of great concern to Canadian workers should Mr. O’Toole win the election on Monday.
    Tuesday September 14 2021
    Recently, Canada Post announced that it had entered into a strategic alliance with TD Bank to begin offering a new, personal loan product at select post offices across the country. It’s important to take stock of what this partnership means for CUPW and its vision for an independent, publicly-owned postal bank.
    Monday September 13 2021
    September 24 marks the Global Climate Strike. This year, organizers are drawing attention to the multiple and overlapping socio-economic crises – racism, sexism, ableism, and class inequality – that intersect and worsen the climate crisis. Organizers are calling on us to “uproot the system” that privileges the rich and powerful at the expense of the rest of us.
    Wednesday September 8 2021
    In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30th will now be a statutory holiday. Federally regulated workplaces like Canada Post will be closed, to commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools in our country. This date coincides with Orange Shirt Day, which began in 2013, and involves wearing orange shirts to honour Indigenous children forced to leave their families to attend residential schools.
    Tuesday September 7 2021
    National Results of the National Ratification Vote - After a month of online ratification meetings and votes, the unaudited results of the national vote on the renewal of the Urban and RSMC collective agreements are as follows...
    Tuesday September 7 2021
    The Canadian Union of Postal Workers calls on the BC and Federal Governments to put a stop to the clearcut logging of old-growth forests. Further, CUPW denounces RCMP actions against forest protectors and journalists at the Ada'itsx/Fairy Creek Blockade on Vancouver Island, where, for more than a year, thousands of people from all walks of life have been trying to prevent the clearcut logging of an ancient forest.
    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 September 2 2021

    On July 14, July 20 and August 10, the National Joint Health and Safety Committee consulted with the Canada Post Corporation (CPC) on Phase Two of

    Thursday September 2 2021

    Locals: Please distribute this bulletin to all members on High-Risk Leave.

    Thursday August 19 2021

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

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    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
    Wednesday May 28 2025
    Today, May 28, Canada Post presented what it calls its “best and final” offers for both the RSMC and Urban bargaining units. While Canada Post insists that its offers reflect the Union’s demands from our May 25 proposal, there are almost no changes from what the Employer put forward on May 21. There's no question: Canada Post is not negotiating. Canada Post is playing hardball.
    Wednesday May 28 2025
    Application deadline: June 30, 2025 - On the fifth anniversary of the passing of Sister Megan Whitfield, CUPW is honoured to offer the Megan Whitfield bursary, two financial awards to encourage aspiring trade union activists to continue the important work Sister Whitfield started before her life was cut short.

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

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