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Ottawa, Ontario  K2P 1Y3
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Wednesday June 12 2013
For immediate release OTTAWA- People like the idea of Canada Post making money through financial services according to a new poll. Close to two out of every three respondents (63%) to a Stratcom poll supported Canada Post expanding revenue-generating services, including financial services like bill payments, insurance and banking. CUPW asked Stratcom to conduct the poll in order to contribute to the debate on the future of Canada Post. The post office is currently conducting a public consultation on its future, focusing on cuts. "Canada Post has options other than cutting," said CUPW National President Denis Lemelin. “It could follow the lead of post offices in other countries by leveraging its network and adding lucrative banking services. Our poll results suggest there would be support for such a move.” 

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Thursday February 15 2024
As part of the postal transformation, in order to gain in productivity and efficiency, the Corporation assigned commercial pickups to motorized letter carriers, a task previously performed by mail service couriers (MSC).
Thursday February 15 2024
The National Executive Board approved a delegation up to 10 members, including full-time Union Representatives and grassroots members, to participate in May Day activities in Havana, Cuba, from April 27 to May 4. The members of the delegation will be chosen by the NEB from among the candidates who have submitted an application.
Thursday February 15 2024
In their initial presentations, Canada Post has proposed major changes to Group 2 staffing rules, overtime, and work patterns. According to the Corporation’s presentations, one goal of these changes is to introduce “Dynamic Routing.” Dynamic Routing uses software to adjust delivery routes depending on mail volumes, distances, and workloads.
Tuesday February 13 2024
On behalf of six Canadian labour unions representing over 2 million workers, we are writing to raise concern about the recent announcement by the Government of Canada to suspend funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the primary aid agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza and throughout the region. In the interest of safety and security for millions of Palestinians, we request that you reverse this decision.
Friday February 9 2024
We have been informed that the CUPW Life Insurance Plan booklet contains inaccurate information. The “Free Basic Coverage” chart on page 10 of the booklet states that the basic spousal insurance is $8,000. The correct amount is $6,000. The basic life insurance coverage for children is $4,000. The chart indicates $3,000.
Thursday February 8 2024

This decision is currently written in French. We are in the process of having it translated.

Wednesday February 7 2024
We are just over a month into 2024, and it’s already been a busy year for CUPW. And it will only get busier!
Thursday February 1 2024
Deadline to apply is April 1, 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.
Thursday January 25 2024
During the week of January 15, the RSMC and Urban Negotiators met with Canada Post several times to continue bargaining.

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

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