CLC Winter School 5-Day Joint w/Prairie Region
February 9-14, 2025 @ Harrison Hot Springs
CUPW: SOCIAL STEWARDS
This course trains members to be social stewards. Social stewards are resource people who assist co-workers experiencing personal problems. They listen to members, help them identify their concerns and find solutions, and refer them to appropriate resources. This course familiarizes participants with a social steward’s role and responsibilities. They explore ways to approach workplace problems, learn how to support members and how to gather and share information on the resources available to members.
CUPW: HUMAN RIGHTS FOR CUPW LEADERS
This course is aimed at Local Executive Committees. It provides an overview of human rights issues and concepts, acknowledging the particular human rights-related responsibilities and challenges they face as leaders.
Prerequisite: Applicants must be a member of their Local Executive.
All applications must be signed and submitted by the Local President or their designate.
The deadline for registration is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Please ensure your applications are in by that date, any application received after the deadline will not be considered. Please send your Applications to 109-4238 lozells Ave, Burnaby V5A 0C4 or you can fax at (604) 685-4931.
In Solidarity,
Anju Parmar, President
UPCOMING STRIKE VOTE SCHEDULE
The Vancouver Local will hold their last 3 Strike Vote meetings.
Membership will be voting to send a strong strike mandate to the negotiation Committee.
**IMPORTANT NOTE**
Members attending the meeting at Richmond Oval will need to report to the meeting with their LICENSE PLATE NUMBER to have their parking paid.
| DATE | PLACE | Time |
| Thursday
October 17th |
Richmond – Richmond Olympic Oval
6111 River Road (meeting is in Legacy Lounge) |
8:45am
2:15pm 5:30pm |
COME OUT AND VOTE, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
In Solidarity,
Anju Parmar, President lb/CUPE-3338
( Amended) October
General Membership Meeting
October 24th, Thursday 7pm
Italian Cultural Centre
3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver
Agenda for the October GMM:
- Land Acknowledgment
- Reading of Truth and Reconciliation: Calls to Action
- Reading of Harassment Policy
- Reading of new members
- Financials
- Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
- Business arising out of the minutes
- New Business (Motion at the back)
- Nominations and elections:
- Conflict Resolution Committee alternates (2)
- Regional delegates (4) Alternates (10)
- Executive Committee Motions
- Unfinished business
- Correspondence
- Executive and Committee Reports
- Good and Welfare
- Adjournment
***ASL Interpreters have been confirmed for this meeting***
In Solidarity
Anju Parmar, President
Motion 1
Motion to change CUPW Vancouver Local Bylaws and further regionals
Section 6.6 THE GRIEVANCE OFFICER
A Shall be an elected Full-time Officer and voting member of the Executive Committee.
B Shall prepare, arrange, and oversee the hearing of all grievances at the first level.
G Shall maintain an up-to-date grievance filing system.
D Shall chair at least six (6) Grievance Committee Meetings per year to deal with matters relating to the
grievance procedure.
E Shall maintain a liaison between the Local and Regional Grievance Officer
F Shall Report to the Executive Committee.
WHEREAS: language state “an elected Full-Time Officer and voting member of the Executive Committee.”
WHEREAS: notice currently Grievance Officer of Local is very overwhelmed with huge numbers of
grievance being filed daily.
BE it RESOLVED: language to change from ” A’ to ‘Persons up to 2 Grievance Officers’
Motion Submit by CUPW Member Brother Darrell Siebring
Results from the elections held on September 28th GMM
Organization Committee
| Arvind Parmar |
| Megan Bailey |
Conflict resolution Committee
| Nikki Gill |
| Jeanette McConnell |
By Laws
| Arvind Parmar |
| Bryan Schuck |
| Doug Kellam |
JOIN US AS A PICKET CAPTAIN!
Picket Captains are the backbone of our Union during strikes, serving as frontline organizers and the embodiment of solidarity on the picket line. As a Picket Captain, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our members’ voices are heard and their rights are protected.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining attendance on the picket line to ensure members receive their strike pay, coordinating strike duties fairly, and ensuring the safety of our members. You’ll also be the point of contact for any emergencies or decisions that may affect all members on your line.
Picket activity is closely monitored by Canada Post, including corporate security, supervisors, and the media. With clear anti-scab laws in B.C., Picket Captains may need to report any scab incidents to the Union promptly.
As a Picket Captain, you’ll relay important information between zone coordinators and members, ensuring smooth communication and information flow during the strike. You’ll be a vital link in our Union’s strength and resilience.
Picket Captains are Postal Workers just like you, who have stepped up to take on additional responsibilities. Your commitment and dedication will be crucial in showing our strength in numbers and solidarity.
The Local needs volunteers for Picket Captains, and the more volunteers we have, the stronger our Union will be. Join us in solidarity as we stand together for our rights and a better future for all.
The Local will be providing a Picket Captain course on October 25, 2024. The deadline to send your name and contact info to the email below is October 17, 2024. Join us in solidarity as we stand together for our rights and a better future for all.
Please send your email:
Anju Parmar President [email protected]
Michael Seney Education Director [email protected]
In Solidarity,
Michael Seney, Education Director lb/CUPE-3338
UPCOMING STRIKE VOTE SCHEDULE
The Vancouver Local will hold their last 5 Strike Vote meetings.
Membership will be voting to send a strong strike mandate to the negotiation Committee.
**IMPORTANT NOTE**
Members attending the meeting at Richmond Oval will need to report to the meeting with their LICENSE PLATE NUMBER to have their parking paid.
| DATE | PLACE | Time |
| Tuesday
October 8th |
Vancouver – Maritime Labour Center
1880 Triumph Street (meeting is in Auditorium) |
5pm
7pm |
| Thursday
October 17th
|
Richmond- Richmond Olympic Oval
6111 River Road (meeting is in Legacy Lounge)
|
8: 45am
2: 15 pm 5:30 pm |
COME OUT AND VOTE, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
In Solidarity,
Anju Parmar, President lb/CUPE-3338