ELECTION NOTICE

Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Local Executive Committee:

Full-Time Officers
1st Vice President
Secretary-Treasurer
Table Officers
Health & Safety Director
Organization Director/Tyler
Chief Shop Stewards*
VMPP Internal #1 Shift	(1)
VMPP Internal #2 Shift	(1)
VMPP Internal #3 Shift	(1)
VMPP Internal All Shifts	(1)
External	(3)**
Letter Carrier Mail Services Courier GL&T (Maintenance & Glen Drive)	(1)

* Chief Shop Stewards must be nominated by a member in their own shift or work area in keeping with Article 5.1B of the Local By-laws.

** Outside Function (three representatives, at least one of which will come from each outside function, L.C. and M.S.C.  However, in the event that a position remains vacant after two consecutive postings, it shall be posted as an Outside Function Group 2 Vacancy with no restrictions).

The duties of these positions are listed in the Vancouver Local By-laws.

Nominations must be submitted to the Union Hall by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2009.  No late nominations will be accepted.  Candidates and their nominators must be members in good standing.  In addition, candidates must have attended at least three (3) General Membership Meetings in the previous twelve (12) months.

The exact dates for the election to be announced by the Balloting Committee.  The schedule for the plant-gate election will be presented in a bulletin after nominations close.

In Solidarity,

Laurie Keddie
Secretary-Treasurer

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Private Vehicle Dispute Resolved by Arbitrator!

On July 24, 2009, Arbitrator Tom Jolliffe sustained National Policy Grievance N00-03-00021. The grievance was filed by the Union in response to a bulletin written by Canada Post’s Labour Relations team. The bulletin, dated March 27, 2006 indicated that Letter Carriers could be offered the option of using their private vehicles as conveyance to and from their routes during monthly assignment bids.

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Postal Workers have Pride!

The Vancouver Local Human Rights Committee would like to extend a warm invitation to all CUPW members of the LGBT community, straight allies, families & friends to join us at the Vancouver Pride Parade on August 2, 2009.

Everyone welcome!

Show your Pride!  Celebrate our diversity proudly & openly!

Be a part of the largest Pride event in Western Canada.  Last year over 500,000 people attended the Parade!  The Pride Parade is a family event starting with the parade at noon & culminating in a day long celebration with music, entertainment, food vendors, community groups & more at the Sunset Beach Festival site.

If you would like to march in the Parade with us – join us at the Multi Union Pride marshalling site. Click on the map image to view the exact location. The Multi Union Pride marshalling site will be at “FN4”. That translates into section “F” on Robson between Thurlow and Burrard, on the North side of the street, 4 positions back from Thurlow. This is the last section of the parade so marchers do not have to be in position until 12:30. (at the latest)

It will be easier to bike or use transit as it will be busy in the immediate vicinity.

We will be marching with the CUPW banner & flags & dress up or come as you are – EVERYONE WELCOME!!!  The more, the merrier – let’s show that Postal Workers have Pride!!

In Solidarity,

Janet Askin
on behalf of the Human Rights Committee

The theme for Pride is: Educate, Liberate & Celebrate.
You can find more information regarding the Pride Calendar of events at: www.vancouverpride.ca