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    Wednesday March 25 2015

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    Monday January 26 2015

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    Wednesday November 26 2014
    November 26, 2014 OTTAWA - Canada Post is reporting yet another profit in its third quarter and expects to end the year with a surplus. The union representing postal workers says the profits show that Canada Post can stay successful without eliminating home delivery.
    Tuesday November 18 2014

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    Thursday October 16 2014
    OTTAWA - Representatives from seniors’ groups and organizations for people with disabilities joined the Canadian Union of Postal Workers today to launch a major legal challenge to the attempt to end home mail delivery.
    Monday October 6 2014
    OTTAWA - The union representing postal workers strongly condemns a move by the private company “You Have Mail,” accusing it of exploiting the recent Canada Post decision to end door-to-door delivery for over five million Canadian households by offering to pick up mail and deliver it to the door – for a fee, of course.

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    Monday June 3 2024
    Canada Post Creating Confusion - On May 29th, in front of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO), Canada Post Corporation CEO, Doug Ettinger, was questioned about the future of the Corporation. When asked about alternate day delivery, he firmly stated that it’s “not on the table.” He even emphasized that to remain competitive, “we need seven-day delivery.”
    Thursday May 30 2024
    As bargaining continues, and Canada Post steps up its attack on our rights, CUPW negotiators are doing everything in their power to stand up and fight back! Canada Post needs to know that we will not accept rollbacks and our negotiators need to know that they have the full support of the membership. To show our support, we invite members to purchase a t-shirt.
    Tuesday May 28 2024
    On National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, we celebrate Indigenous cultures, traditions, and wisdom. It is also the summer solstice, a time of renewal and connection. As we try to survive a broken world, the summer Solstice is an opportune time to reflect on the possibilities for a better, more sustainable home. A key to our wellness is to multiply connections with each other and also, with the natural world.
    Friday May 17 2024
    CUPW's National Executive Board and the Negotiations Committee met with Canada Post on Thursday, May 16 to discuss the Corporation’s 2023 Annual Report. Canada Post Corporation repeated what it had already told CUPW negotiators last week: that it is not interested in alternate day delivery. Canada Post continues to give us one story, and the public and media another.
    Friday May 17 2024
    Wildfire season is early again this year. Fires are already raging in northern British Columbia and Alberta, and it is very likely that many communities will have to be evacuated over the coming months. 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 a safe environment for everyone.
    Thursday May 16 2024
    Following Arbitrator Burkett’s decision on May 25, 2023, the parties agreed to a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) as well as amendments to Chapter 7 of the LCRMS. The MOA does not grant retroactive payment as of the date of implementation of a restructure for grievances relating to loading and unloading time. This aspect is also covered in Arbitrator Burkett’s decision.
    Wednesday May 15 2024
    Greetings Members: Latest breaking news on new licensed home child care services for postal workers in Newfoundland and Labrador! Our partner, Family and Child Care Connections (FCCC) are opening new licensed home child care spaces across the province of Newfoundland and Labor, and we want all members to know about them.
    Friday May 10 2024
    Since releasing its 2023 annual report, Canada Post Corporation and the Minister of Procurement and Public Services, have publicly indicated that they're contemplating service cuts including delivering mail less than five days per week.
    Friday May 10 2024
    Greetings Sisters, Brothers, and Friends, Our Special Needs Project website specialneedsproject.ca is over 27 years old and it is time to renew its look and functioning.
    Thursday May 9 2024
    In early 2023, the Corporation announced that the Supervisor’s Incident Investigation Report (SIIR) would be replaced by the Hazardous Occurrence Investigation Report (HOIR), also known as ESDC LAB1070. The new report must be completed jointly by employer and union representatives following the joint investigation.

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

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