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CUPW National Office

377 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K2P 1Y3
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Tel: (613) 236-7238
Fax: (613) 563-7861
TTY: (613) 236-9753

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Friday January 29 2016

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Monday May 9 2016
Dear Mr. Chopra, As you are no doubt aware, the city of Fort McMurray has been ravaged by fire. Many have lost everything. As people begin to return to their homes, the relief effort will turn to a rebuilding effort. We are heartened to hear that the post office is still intact. We would like you to consider how Canada Post can be used to aid in the relief effort. We are aware of unused trucks sitting in Edmonton which could be immediately deployed for logistical support. In addition, we believe Canada Post could provide free shipping to Fort McMurray of for a period of months following the fire.
Friday May 6 2016
The government announced its long-awaited review of Canada Post on May 5th, at about the same time that our Union and ACORN Canada took to the streets in Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver, calling for postal banking as an alternative to payday lenders.
Friday May 6 2016
OTTAWA - Postes Canada a versé énormément d’argent au Trésor public au cours des vingt dernières années, et elle poursuit sur sa lancée, déclarant un bénéfice net de près de 100 millions $ (99 millions $) pour l’année 2015.
Thursday May 5 2016
OTTAWA – The federal government’s long-awaited announcement of a review of Canada Post is welcome news for Canada’s postal workers, who are looking forward to the public having a say in what tomorrow’s post office can do for the country.
Thursday May 5 2016

The Canada Post Corporation has informed us that it has renewed its agreement with Logistik, a company located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in Quebe

Friday April 29 2016

Arbitrator Jolliffe has sustained the Union's grievance #N00-12-00016 concerning the Short Term Disability Plan (STDP) and stated that the changes

Friday April 29 2016

We Need a Mandate for Action

Friday April 29 2016

Negotiations – Our Collective Responsibility

Thursday April 28 2016

For Immediate Release

Thursday April 28 2016

For Immediate Release 

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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.
Wednesday February 28 2024
February has been a busy month for the Negotiators. The Committee has met with Canada Post several times each week to exchange bargaining demands.

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

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