Join Us for the Metro Vancouver Labour Day Celebration! Volunteers Needed!

We are thrilled to announce that, we are attending the Metro Vancouver Labour Day Celebration with co-hosted by the New Westminster & District Labour Council!

Event Details:

  • Date: Monday, September 2, 2024
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Location: Edmonds Park, 7433 Humphries Ave., Burnaby, BC

Join us in Edmonds Park for a free, fun, and family-friendly celebration! The event will feature:

  • Exciting speakers (starting at 11:00 AM)
  • Bouncy castles, games, and entertainment for kids
  • Live music
  • Food
  • Union and community organization booths
  • And much more!

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Strike, Lockout & Wage-Loss Benefits

CUPW has filed a Notice of Dispute and a strike or Lockout is imminent. it’s important to be proactive and prepared, especially if you’re receiving benefits through WorkSafe BC, STDP or LTD. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know and actions required.

WorkSafe BC (WCB) Claims:

Your wage loss benefits from WorkSafe BC will continue uninterrupted, even if a strike or lockout occurs at Canada Post. This is because WCB provides support regardless of strike actions. *RS&CM Vol.ii policy C5-35.00

Since WCB payments come through Canada Post, a strike could disrupt these payments. If your wage loss benefits are processed via Canada Post, contact your WorkSafe BC case manager as soon as possible. Inform them of the potential strike and discuss alternative payment arrangements directly with WorkSafe BC to ensure continuity.

Contact your case manager to discuss payment arrangements and inform them of the potential strike.

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LOCAL WIDE 50/50

We are excited to announce a 50/50 raffle to raise funds for our picket lines. The proceeds will be used to purchase essential supplies such as water, gear, snacks, and other necessities to keep us well-supported during the strike.

 

  Raffle Details:

  • 1 Ticket for $2
  • 3 Tickets for $5
  • 8 Tickets for $10
  • 20 Tickets for $20 
  • Draw Date: September 28th 2024

 Your participation in this raffle will directly contribute to our collective strength and comfort on the picket lines. Half of the proceeds will go to the winner, and the other half will fund the essential items we need during our strike action.

Support the Cause: Every ticket you buy brings us one step closer to ensuring we have the necessary resources to stand strong together. Let’s make this raffle a huge success!

Thank you for your continued support and solidarity.

In Solidarity,

Kat Poch                                                                                   lb/CUPE-3338

 

Gear Donation Campaign: August 19 – September 28

Dear Members,

As we prepare for the upcoming strike action, we are launching a Gear Donation Campaign to ensure we have the necessary supplies for our time on the picket lines.

Campaign Dates:
Start:   August 19, 2024
End:     September 28, 2024

What We Need:

  • Tents (Pop up canopies or otherwise)
  • Tables
  • Flashlights
  • Stoves
  • Heaters
  • Etc.

Each station is requested to set up a collection area for these items. Please contribute any gear you can spare. Your donations will help us stay strong and well-equipped during the strike.

Collection Details:

  • I will be collecting gear from installations on September 27, 2024.
  • Any extra gear can be brought to the General Membership Meeting (GMM) on September 28, 2024.

Thank you for your continued support and solidarity.

In solidarity,

Kat Poch, Org Director                                                                               lb/CUPW-3338

AUGUST

General Membership Meeting

 August 22nd, Thursday at 7 pm

 Capitol Hill Community Hall

361 Howard Avenue, Burnaby

Agenda for the August  GMM:

  1. Land Acknowledgment
  2. Reading of Truth and Reconciliation: Calls to Action
  3. Reading of Harassment Policy
  4. Reading of new members
  5. Financials
  6. Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
  7. Business arising out of the minutes
  8. New Business
  9. Nominations and elections:
    1. Regional Delegates Alternates (3)
    2. Education Committee (1)
    3. Publication Committee (1)
    4. Organizing Committee (2)
  10. Executive Committee Motions
  11. Unfinished business
  12. Correspondence
  13. Executive and Committee Reports
  14. Good and Welfare
  15. Adjournment

***ASL Interpreters have been confirmed for this meeting***

In Solidarity

 Anju Parmar, President

*VANCOUVER LOCAL PENSION COURSE*

August 10, 2024

8 am to 4 pm

Held at the Maritime Labour Centre located at 130-111 Victoria Dr., Vancouver, B.C.

(Free parking out back .Transit stops on Powell Str. or E. Hastings Str. & Victoria Dr.)

1-day course, you will get answers to your questions about retirement. Learn how your pension contributions and benefits are calculated and about the income you will receive from public pensions and more.

(No GMM required for this course)

Please fill out the Vancouver Local Education application form legibly and in full.

Applications found on the CUPW Vancouver webpage, Partially completed or illegible  applications will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: Thursday   August 4th, 2024 @ noon.

In Solidarity,

Michael Seney

Education Director, Vancouver   local                                  lb/CUPE-3338