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    Friday January 29 2016

    On Wednesday, January 27, 2016, CUPW and CPC presented their respective program of demands.

     

    Thursday January 28 2016

    Recently the CUPW Negotiating Committee made a presentation to CPC on the Union’s perspectives concerning the financial situation of Canada Post.

    Tuesday December 22 2015

    Following the last meeting between the Chief Negotiators of CUPW and Canada Post, management has decided to move forward with the removal of close

    Thursday December 17 2015

    The Negotiating Committee, representing both the urban and RSMC units, met with Canada Post negotiators on December 4, 8 and 15, 2015.

     

    Friday November 20 2015

    Today, CUPW officially served notice to bargain to the Canada Post Corporation for both the urban operations unit and the RSMC unit.

     

    Friday November 6 2015

    You had your say on the Program of Demands.

    Tuesday October 20 2015

    Canada Post has decided unilaterally to proceed with the reduction of wages of approximately 1,000 Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers.

    Thursday October 8 2015

    In 2016, do you really want to negotiate your pension with this GUY???

    Wednesday October 7 2015

    In 2016, do you really want to negotiate your wages with this GUY???

    Tuesday October 6 2015

    In 2016, do you really want to negotiate your job security with this GUY???

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    Friday February 18 2022
    Comrades and Cousins; Fifteen years ago, a small group of kids in Nova Scotia surrounded a classmate with support and took a stand against bullying. Their message was clear: we stand with the bullied, not the bully.
    Friday February 18 2022
    The third hearing on the merit of the National Grievance against Canada Post’s Mandatory Vaccination Practice was held on February 12, 2022. It followed hearings held on December 16, 2021, and January 18, 2022.
    Friday February 18 2022
    The National Executive Board has declared a vacancy in the position of 3rd National Vice-President. The successful candidate will be expected to immediately relocate to Ottawa. If necessary, as per the provisions of section 3.35 of the National Constitution, an election will be held by means of a virtual platform at simultaneous meetings on Friday, May 6, 2022.
    Friday February 18 2022
    The National Executive Board has declared a vacancy in the position of National Union Representative – External Organizing. The successful candidate will be expected to immediately relocate to Ottawa. If necessary, as per the provisions of section 3.35 of the National Constitution, an election will be held by means of a virtual platform at simultaneous meetings on Friday, May 6, 2022.
    Tuesday February 15 2022
    Sisters, Brothers and Comrades, We are excited to present you with the next phase of Building Power to Win. Our power as a union is our members, and that is the starting point of this campaign. Our objective is to provide a series of training sessions to spur the next generation of organizers, activists and strong union advocates.
    Friday February 11 2022
    On September 13, 2021, CUPW and the employer signed a Memorandum of Agreement to establish a committee responsible for the transition to an hourly rate for RSMCs. We need union representatives to sit on this committee.
    Thursday February 10 2022
    Canada Post Corporation has advised CUPW of an intention to discontinue access to High-Risk Leave provisions for members starting February 21, 2022. The Corporation advised members in writing in January; some members may have already received a letter. CPC’s position is that members who have a condition preventing them from coming back to work should apply for other types of leave. CUPW disagrees with the Corporation’s intent to unilaterally cancel the leave and recommends that members who may be affected file grievances, both for the cancellation of the High-Risk Leave and/or the denial of other forms of leave.
    Wednesday February 9 2022
    Due to recent increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for RSMCs will generate a COLA payment for the period of October 1 to December 31, 2021.
    Thursday February 3 2022
    On January 18, the second arbitration hearing was held on the merit of our grievance against Canada Post Corporation’s (CPC) mandatory vaccination practice. On January 10, we filed all our evidence in 10 affidavits. One affidavit was from the undersigned, one from our expert witness, one from our National President, Jan Simpson, and there are seven other affidavits from members who have experienced hardship because of the vaccination practice.
    Tuesday February 1 2022
    The National Executive Board has passed a motion to reimburse Locals for half the cost of providing N95 or equivalent masks for members to wear at work. Following the recent conflicts between members who wish to provide their own N95 masks and their supervisors, CUPW has decided to be more proactive about face coverings. We must continue to do all we can to prevent spread of the Coronavirus-19 in our workplaces.

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

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