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Tuesday May 17 2022
Every year, on May 18, thousands of Tamil-Canadians commemorate the Mullivaikkal Massacre, the mass killing of tens of thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils in 2009 during the closing days of the civil war.
Monday May 16 2022
Due to recent increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Urban regular employees will generate a COLA payment for the period of November 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022.
Friday May 13 2022

The Russian invasion and occupation of Ukraine has taken close to 10,000 lives so far, wounded perhaps 20,000 more people, and devastated Ukrainian

Tuesday May 10 2022
The federal government has been consulting with labour and employers on amendments to the Canada Labour Code. Canada Post is a federally-regulated workplace, and these changes will affect us.
Friday May 6 2022
Delegates to the National Conference held on May 6, 2022, elected a new 3rd National Vice-President and National Union Representative – External Organizing...
Friday May 6 2022
Production has begun on CUPW’s archival history project. The project involves interviews with upwards of 20 retired union activists and staff, about their involvement and recollections during key moments in the Union’s development and direction during the thirty-year period between 1970 to 2000.
Friday May 6 2022
Leaked draft suggests U.S. Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade - On Monday night, a draft decision was leaked indicating that the U.S. Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending a 49-year-old precedent protecting abortion rights. A final ruling isn’t expected until late June or July, but if this decision holds, it will harm millions of Americans.
Friday April 29 2022
The first day of May is recognized around the world as International Workers’ Day, or May Day. It’s a day where workers come together to honour the collective fight that won the eight‑hour workday and the continued struggle for workers to be treated fairly and with respect.
Thursday April 28 2022

On Thursday, April 28, Arbitrator Joliffe rendered his decision on CUPW’s National Grievance against Canada Post’s mandatory vaccinatio

Thursday April 28 2022
On April 12, the federal government extended relief from solvency deficit-related ‘special payments’ for the Canada Post Corporation Pension Plan (CPCPP) until the end of 2024.

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Wednesday June 1 2022
Pride season is once again upon us! It’s a time of celebration and community, but it’s also a reminder of the continued struggle for acceptance and equality and that the work is simply not over.
Thursday May 26 2022
Why am I being asked to complete a self-identification survey? The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is committed to fostering a diverse and welcoming union. Diversity in our union allows us to increase our solidarity and capacity to achieve a just society for all.
Wednesday May 25 2022
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is committed to upholding and defending your privacy rights, whether online or offline. CUPW is subject to Canadian privacy laws, respects your privacy rights and honours its obligations to you.
Thursday May 19 2022
The Union was notified on May 18th that the RSMC Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) payment for the last quarter of 2021 (October – December 2021) will be paid on June 9th (Pay Period 12).
Thursday May 19 2022
We’re almost halfway through 2022, but it has already been another busy year for CUPW, with no signs of stopping. While our provinces and cities lift COVID restrictions and the world begins to reopen, the pandemic continues to cause uncertainty and we must continue to respect each other. We’ll soon be able to meet in person as the National Executive Board just lifted the travel ban, but let’s be mindful that we’ve all experienced the pandemic differently and have different comfort levels with the removal of restrictions.
Thursday May 19 2022
The Union is aware that Canada Life case managers are trying to convince our members who are in the Short Term Disability (STD) process, to participate in their AbilitiCBT program. This is an online Cognitive Behavioral therapy program through LifeWorks that is being pushed by Canada Life onto our members.
Tuesday May 17 2022
Good news for residents of Membertou, Nova Scotia! The second Canada Post Community Hub has just opened in this community. Community Hubs have been a key demand of our Delivering Community Power campaign since 2016 and CUPW is pleased to see the Corporation adding to the Community Hub already open in High Prairie, Alberta. Many more are needed!
Tuesday May 17 2022
Every year, on May 18, thousands of Tamil-Canadians commemorate the Mullivaikkal Massacre, the mass killing of tens of thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils in 2009 during the closing days of the civil war.
Monday May 16 2022
Due to recent increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Urban regular employees will generate a COLA payment for the period of November 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022.
Friday May 13 2022

The Russian invasion and occupation of Ukraine has taken close to 10,000 lives so far, wounded perhaps 20,000 more people, and devastated Ukrainian

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

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