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Reminder of Workshops – Wage and Contract “Area Councils”

The Pacific Region is holding Educational Workshops on Resolutions to help locals and members formulate demands for the upcoming Wage & Contract Regional Conferences.

This Workshop will focus on how to write a resolution and then break people off into groups to have discussions on things that they would like to see changed or improved in the Collective Agreement.

There will be a discussion paper coming from National that will be available before these dates, to aid in the discussions.

The date as follows: 

Urban Collective Agreement February 6th 10-4 via ZOOM

If you are interested in participating and have not yet responded, please send an email of interest to Bethany at [email protected].

Vancouver Local Resolutions must be submitted to Chris Zukowsky by mail: 130-111 Victoria Dr. Vancouver, BC V5L 4C4, by FAX: (604)-685-4931, or email: [email protected] by 12:00pm Wednesday February 24, 2021

We look forward to your participation.

In Solidarity,

Chris Zukowsky

President

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WORLD’S LARGEST PROTEST CREATING THE HISTORY FARMER’S PROTEST IN INDIA

The protest leads by the farmers from the state of Punjab spread like a wildfire across the country. Farmers from across country are gathered at the borders of India’s capital to protest the three laws. There are about 300 thousand tractors and 12 million farmers protesting and will take part in the tractor rally held by the farmers Union on India’s Republic Day January 26, 2021. It will be the longest march in the history of the planet earth by the farmers for roll back of three laws imposed on them by the present Government of India.

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CUPW, Canada Post and COVID-19

The number of people infected with COVID-19 is increasing across the country. In many communities, healthcare systems are overwhelmed, health care workers are at their breaking point, and available ICU beds in hospitals are in very short supply. While two vaccines have been approved by Health Canada, the rollout will take time and, and it may be months before postal workers have access to them. The threat to our health has never been greater, and it is imperative for all postal workers to follow COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Wear your mask properly, maintain physical distancing, wash and sanitize your hands, and if you feel sick, stay home.

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