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Ottawa, Ontario  K2P 1Y3
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Monday December 6 2021
It’s been 32 years since 14 young women were murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique in an act of violence that shook the country to its core. December 6 now marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. On this day, we honour and remember Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte, and Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz.
Friday December 3 2021
This is a follow-up from our bulletin dated November 25 announcing that our Cease and Desist application against Canada Post’s mandatory vaccination practice was denied. As per the jurisprudence, in order for a Cease and Desist to be granted, the Union must meet all of the five (5) criteria specified in clause 9.93 of the Urban collective agreement.
Tuesday November 30 2021
Every December, activists around the world observe several international days for human rights, welfare, and dignity. All of the following days resonate more strongly in the pandemic, for different reasons. As we strive through the pandemic to stay united and strong, please take time to consider and act on the following specific causes...
Thursday November 25 2021
Arbitrator Burkett did not grant the cease and desist order against Canada Post’s vaccination practice. Due to the short timeline in the implementation of the practice, the arbitrator advised the parties of his decision, and will send his reasoning and the full decision at a later date.
Thursday November 25 2021
OTTAWA - The Canadian union of postal workers (CUPW) and the Warehouse Worker Centre (WWC) join Progressive International in a global movement with worker, tech, and climate justice organizations and advocacy groups collaborating across borders to #makeamazonpay on November 26th Prime Day.
Wednesday November 24 2021

CUPW’s arbitration hearing against Canada Post’s vaccination practice was held today.

Tuesday November 23 2021
CUPW joins Progressive International in a global movement with worker, tech, and climate justice organizations and advocacy groups collaborating across borders to #makeamazonpay on November 26th Prime Day.
Thursday November 18 2021
CUPW has filed a cease and desist application against Canada Post’s vaccination practice which will be heard by Arbitrator Burkett on November 24, 2021. We have also filed national grievances against the practice. CUPW supports voluntary COVID-19 vaccination, and is proud that many of our members have been vaccinated. However, CUPW is concerned that the mandatory vaccination practice goes farther than required.
Monday November 15 2021
The National Executive Board, at its September 7 to 11, 2021 meeting, discussed the updated status of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on meetings stipulated in the National Constitution.
Monday November 15 2021
In early November, CUPW wrote Steven Guilbeault, the newly appointed federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, to request a meeting to discuss Delivering Community Power and the potential for Canada Post to become a leader in the new green economy.

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Monday December 13 2021
Members across the country have British Columbia residents in their thoughts after weeks of record rainfall, flooding and landslides, which created perhaps the country’s most expensive natural disaster ever seen. Emergency response efforts are just shifting into recovery mode.
Thursday December 9 2021
For Immediate Release - OTTAWA - The Ontario Workforce Recovery Advisory Committee today released its anticipated report on the future of work, and as expected, its recommendations call for the creation of a third category of worker that will not have full employee rights and will not be able to legally unionize.
Wednesday December 8 2021
All members actively at work were required to attest to vaccination status by November 26 or be placed on leave without pay. This is an update for those who did attest. Canada Post Corporation has established a national safety audit and compliance team to perform random spot-checks. You may be contacted and asked for proof of the status you attested to.
Wednesday December 8 2021
In our last bulletin published on October 8, 2021, we informed you of the deadlines by which Canada Post was to send information to the various workers’ compensation boards in the provinces where CUPW members are awaiting a pay adjustment related to a work injury that occurred after January 1, 2016.
Monday December 6 2021
It’s been 32 years since 14 young women were murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique in an act of violence that shook the country to its core. December 6 now marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. On this day, we honour and remember Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte, and Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz.
Friday December 3 2021
This is a follow-up from our bulletin dated November 25 announcing that our Cease and Desist application against Canada Post’s mandatory vaccination practice was denied. As per the jurisprudence, in order for a Cease and Desist to be granted, the Union must meet all of the five (5) criteria specified in clause 9.93 of the Urban collective agreement.
Tuesday November 30 2021
Every December, activists around the world observe several international days for human rights, welfare, and dignity. All of the following days resonate more strongly in the pandemic, for different reasons. As we strive through the pandemic to stay united and strong, please take time to consider and act on the following specific causes...
Thursday November 25 2021
Arbitrator Burkett did not grant the cease and desist order against Canada Post’s vaccination practice. Due to the short timeline in the implementation of the practice, the arbitrator advised the parties of his decision, and will send his reasoning and the full decision at a later date.
Thursday November 25 2021
OTTAWA - The Canadian union of postal workers (CUPW) and the Warehouse Worker Centre (WWC) join Progressive International in a global movement with worker, tech, and climate justice organizations and advocacy groups collaborating across borders to #makeamazonpay on November 26th Prime Day.
Wednesday November 24 2021

CUPW’s arbitration hearing against Canada Post’s vaccination practice was held today.

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

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