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377 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K2P 1Y3
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Tel: (613) 236-7238
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Friday February 19 2021
It gives me great pleasure to announce the decision of the National Executive Board with respect to the selection of the Chief Negotiators for the 2021-2022 collective bargaining. Nancy Beauchamp will be Chief Negotiator for the CUPW RSMC bargaining unit and Lana Smidt will be Chief Negotiator for the Urban bargaining unit.
Thursday February 11 2021
The National Executive Board has declared a vacancy in the position of National Union Representative – Education Department – English language. As per the provisions of section 3.35 of the National Constitution, the position will be filled at the special national meeting of April 17, 2021. Nominations are now open for the position of National Union Representative – Education Department – English language. Only members in good standing may seek election to this position.
Thursday January 28 2021
Another of our private-sector bargaining units – Bee-Clean workers in St. John's, NL – has reached its first Collective Agreement (CA). The organizing efforts of the St. John's local are bearing fruit. Not only did they go out and sign the cards, but the local stayed on the case, and invested in the collective bargaining process.
Thursday January 28 2021
Poster: Black History Month 2021: The Work Isn’t OverSince our country officially recognized February as Black History Month in 1995, governments, organizations and individuals have used this month to honour the traditions, accomplishments, heritage and culture of Black people, as well as educate people about Black history.
Saturday January 23 2021
In recent days, the number of workers testing positive for COVID-19 at the Gateway East facility in Mississauga has greatly increased. Public health authorities have ordered that all shift #3 employees are to self-isolate. These employees will receive paid quarantine leave. All shift #2 employees will have to be tested for COVID-19 or self-isolate for 14 days.
Friday January 22 2021
The number of people infected with COVID-19 is increasing across the country. In many communities, healthcare systems are overwhelmed, health care workers are at their breaking point, and available ICU beds in hospitals are in very short supply. While two vaccines have been approved by Health Canada, the rollout will take time and, and it may be months before postal workers have access to them. The threat to our health has never been greater, and it is imperative for all postal workers to follow COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Wear your mask properly, maintain physical distancing, wash and sanitize your hands, and if you feel sick, stay home.
Monday January 18 2021
The core value of any union is being there for each other when help is needed. It couldn't be truer than on the morning of January 5, 2021.
Friday January 15 2021
This winter, we will still have to deal with periods of intense cold like in previous years, with the added challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the milder temperatures experienced to date in the southernmost parts of Canada, we have to be prepared for the extreme cold weather to come and the added complexity of working outdoors with personal protective equipment (PPE), which may increase the risk of frostbite if proper preventive measures are not followed. Take steps to protect yourself and encourage your co-workers to do the same.
Thursday January 14 2021
The CUPW National Constitution sets the basic dues rate for Urban Operations workers at 300% of the maximum hourly rate for the lowest classification within the bargaining unit. RSMC dues have been set at 1.71% of the wage portion received by each member, to a maximum equal to the dues for Urban Operation members.
Monday January 11 2021
We celebrate Tamil heritage each January, as the federal government expressed it, “to recognize the contributions that Tamil-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Tamil language and culture and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Tamil heritage for future generations.”

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Tuesday February 1 2022
In addition to the United Nations recognition starting in 2015 to 2024, the Internal Decade for People of African Descent, we will be celebrating across the country the 34th Black History month. The theme is February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day.
Tuesday January 25 2022
The Federal Government has passed BILL C-3, an Act to amend the Canada Labour Code. It received Royal Assent and became law on December 17, 2021. This amendment is not currently in effect and we don’t know when it will come into force.
Tuesday January 25 2022
In December, Arbitrator Flynn ruled on CUPW's application over whether Personal Contact Items (PCI) that RSMCs deliver on the weekend season are pensionable and included in the pay equity agreement. Arbitrator Flynn ruled on our historic pay equity win for RSMCs, and she retains jurisdiction on some matters of application and implementation of the award.
Tuesday January 25 2022
Mathis was eleven October of 2021. When he was born, he was very sick. the fact that he was born prematurely certainly didn’t help. When he was barely two months old, the visits to the hospital began to multiply: repeated pneumonia, severe asthma attacks, hydration problems...
Thursday January 13 2022
Download and print this customizable poster for your next union meeting!
Wednesday January 12 2022

Once again this year, as winter has only just begun, the extreme cold weather has been felt earlier, especially in Western Canada during the

Tuesday January 11 2022
The winter holiday period has just passed and typically, people in this country contribute to a number of food drives to help people living in poverty. Some CUPW locals organize their own collection drives and give to local food banks. This is commendable and poor and homeless people require our respect and aid, especially in these times.
Monday January 10 2022
This year’s Tamil Heritage Month theme is “Our histories. Our legacies. Our homelands.” This month is an opportunity to recognize the tremendous contribution of Tamil Canadians to our nation’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric.
Monday December 20 2021

For many months, nine dedicated coordinators located across the country have worked tirelessly to promote and advocate

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

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