Canada Post has issued a three-stage approach for folks dealing with circumstances outside of their control concerning the sudden challenges of school and daycare closures, as well as for those who need to care for elderly parents.The approach issued by Canada Post as understood by CUPW Vancouver Local is as follows:

Employees in this situation should inform their supervisor or team leader right away, and continue seeking alternative child care arrangements. If needed, the following three-stage approach is now in place:

1. Employees must first use any remaining personal days
2. Once personal days are exhausted, up to an additional five (5) days of paid special leave may be approved
3. If further special leave is required, employees must inform their team leader or supervisor who will escalate the request to their General Manager for review and decision

As the information and direction concerning COVID-19 is rapidly changing, we expect that Canada Post will be updating its policies and procedures, accordingly. Once we receive updated information, we will do our best to quickly communicate the updates as we understand them.

If you have any questions or concerns, or feel that your rights to access paid special leave have not been upheld, please contact one of the CUPW Vancouver Local Officers at 604 685 6581.

As you know, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has issued directives calling for self-isolation for those with a history of possible exposure to the COVID-19 coronavirus and isolation for those exhibiting symptoms or who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Due to the ongoing safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, the Vancouver local has decided to err on side of caution and will be cancelling the March GMM. More information to follow. We apologize for the inconvenience.