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Friday May 21 2021
CUPW Denounces Back-to-Work Legislation, Stands in Solidarity with CUPE 375 Port of Montreal Workers
Friday April 30 2021
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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.
Tuesday August 17 2021
CUPW continues to encourage all of our members, of which the majority are postal workers, to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their coworkers,
Friday August 6 2021
Media Release -- OTTAWA -- Today, Canada Post announced new emissions-reduction targets, set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). According to the Corporation’s Net Zero 2050 Roadmap, “[Canada Post Corporation's] wider responsibility includes the need to address the serious risks that climate change poses to Canada’s environment, people and businesses, including ours.”
Wednesday June 30 2021
On Canada Day, we will reflect on our Indigenous members and others who have valid reasons to fee
Tuesday June 8 2021
CUPW members across the country are deeply saddened by the attack June 7 in London, ON. There is no place for Islamophobia or any hateful ideologies in the society we are fighting to build. Our thoughts today are with surviving relatives, neighbours, and dear ones of the deceased, and with Muslims throughout our society.
Monday May 31 2021
As the Canadian colonial project continues to unfold, horrors like the mass grave found by the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation continue to emer
Friday May 21 2021
CUPW welcomes developments in Palestine where international pressure has resulted in an unconditional ceasefire after 11 days of relentless attacks on Palestinians by Israel. The disproportionate use of modern weaponry against the citizens of Gaza is ongoing state terrorism directed at the people of Palestine. The whole world watched as air strikes and guided missiles destroyed buildings, homes, and medical facilities.
Tuesday May 11 2021
On this Nakba Day, CUPW condemns the most recent Israeli attack on Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah.
CUPW Denounces Back-to-Work Legislation, Stands in Solidarity with CUPE 375 Port of Montreal Workers
Friday April 30 2021
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers condemns the Federal Government’s back-to-work legislation which undermines striking dock workers at the Port
Wednesday April 28 2021
For Immediate Release - Toronto - As the Toronto local of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers commemorates co-workers lost to COVID-19, workers all across Peel want to know when someone will intervene in their pandemic nightmare.
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Thursday May 15 2025
We received Commissioner Kaplan’s lengthy report today on bargaining between CUPW and Canada Post. It comes out of the Industrial Inquiry Commission convened by the former Minister of Labour, Steven MacKinnon, under section 108 of the Canada Labour Code.
Wednesday May 14 2025
Canada Post put out a message today to all CUPW members in the Urban Postal Operations and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers units about benefits coverage and working conditions upon the expiry of the collective agreements on May 22.
Tuesday May 13 2025
This afternoon, Canada Post negotiators informed CUPW that they were leaving the bargaining table, calling it a “temporary pause,” to put together another set of offers. Canada Post would not provide a date for when the Union will receive these proposals. It could be in a few days; it could be next week. Given the seriousness of the matter, it is reprehensible to keep workers and the public on edge when we should all be focused on negotiating good collective agreements that will benefit workers and grow our public service to meet the needs of all Canadians.
Monday May 12 2025
The Union has been actively pursuing confirmation from Canada Post that it will respect the post-retirement benefits entitlements of retiring members. The Union was looking to confirm that members who retire will be eligible for post-retirement benefits in the event that the retirement would occur during a labour disruption.
Wednesday May 7 2025
Many members and their dependants are on prescription drugs commonly known as maintenance drugs or long-term medications. These are drugs you may take on a regular basis to treat conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes.
Friday May 2 2025
As reported in Negotiations Bulletin #75, CUPW and Canada Post returned to the bargaining table on Wednesday and Thursday this week in Ottawa. The meetings were facilitated by two Mediators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) who are very familiar with our file.
Thursday May 1 2025
This May, CUPW proudly joins the Asian community across Canada in celebrating
ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH. It’s a time to honour the history and rich cultural contributions of Canadians of Asian descent.
Wednesday April 30 2025
The results from yesterday's federal election are in, and we now know that the next government will be led by Prime Minister Mark Carney of the Liberal Party.
Few could have predicted this result just a few months ago. But a trade war with the US and threats to annex Canada upended the campaign and completely changed the political landscape.
Tuesday April 29 2025
On Wednesday April 30, your Negotiators are returning to the bargaining table in Ottawa to continue their efforts to secure good collective agreements for both the Urban Postal Operation (UPO) and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (RSMCs) bargaining units.
Monday April 28 2025
It is with deep sadness I must convey news of the passing of Darrell Tingley, former CUPW President and lifelong union activist.
From a very early age Brother Tingley committed his life to further the struggle of postal workers and the Canadian and international working class.
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