LOCAL 846
With the recent UPCE strike behind us, you can bet that Canada Post will be setting the bar at a higher level when they sit down at the bargaining table with CUPW. We need to start preparing for Ms Moya Greene’s approach to the Public Post Office and to CUPW.
On January 23, 2009, the Corporation gave notice to the National CUPW of its intent to amend the lists of post offices, sections and installations in the Pacific Region. At the writing of this bulletin, the Vancouver Local has not been contacted to engage in meaningful consultation on this 6.05 change as required by the Colective Agreement.
In a previous bulletin, our National President Denis Lemelin announced the launch of the CUPW Structural Review.
This review will be conducted by an Independent Working Group, who will be travelling to all CUPW regions across the country to meet with as many elected officers, union representatives and members as possible.
CALL FOR INDIVIDUAL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO: ALL LOCALS – PACIFIC REGION
RE: SPRING EDUCATION – APRIL 3, 4, AND 5, 2009 – RICHMOND
The Pacific Region’s spring education will be held at Delta Vancouver Airport, 3500 Cessna Drive, Richmond, B.C. V7B 1C7 (phone: 604-278-1241). The courses will run April 3, 4 and 5, 2009. The 4 courses being offered this spring will be:
BASIC SHOP STEWARD
This course is for members of Urban and RSMC bargaining units wanting to become ashop steward, or just to have a better understanding of the rights and duties of a shop steward. You will also learn how to protect our sisters and brothers on the work floor.
BENEFITS
This course offers a comprehensive look at the CUPW Benefit Plan. Priority will be given to Local Executive Members. Union Representatives will be asked to attend.
LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
This course focuses on the responsibilities outlined in Article 9 of the National Constitution, etc. Priority will be given to Local Executive Members.
TEMPORARY RIGHTS
This course is designed to cover all rights of the temporary worker. Priority will be given to temporary workers.
The deadline for applications is February 25, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. All applications must go through your Local and Registration form must be signed by an executive member. Locals are responsible for lost wages.
The Vancouver Local will be offering a Temporary Workers and Their Rights Course on February 25 & 26, 2009, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The course will take place at the Vancouver Local Union Hall at 1079 Richards Street in Vancouver.
Preference will be given to Temporary workers and Shop Stewards.
Those interested may complete an Education Application form and mail, drop off or send by fax (604-685-4931) to the Local Union Hall to the Attention of Janet Askin. Deadline for applications is February 18, 2009.
In Solidarity,
Janet Askin
Education Director
The Vancouver Local human rights Committee is seeking interested GBLT members and/or Allies to represent CUPW at the Multi-Union Pride Committee meetings. The Committee generally meets monthly throughout the spring & prior to the August Pride Festival.
@ NOON GATHER AT CARNEGIE COMMUNITY CENTRE THEATRE
(401 MAIN STREET, CORNER HASTINGS, VANCOUVER)
@ 1 PM MARCH BEGINS FROM MAIN AND HASTINGS
Join us to honour the lives of missing and murdered women from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. This event is organized and led by women because women, especially Indigenous women, face physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual violence on a daily basis.
For more information call Marlene George at (604) 665-3005