Author: CUPW Vancouver

Postal Transformation

Canada Post has embarked on an aggressive campaign to streamline its operations and cut jobs. They call it – “Postal Transformation”. It begs the question; what have they transformed? I think it is important to note, other than the automation of parcel and mail processing, the method in which the customer receives their product has remained unchanged. The employer’s agenda is clear – disregard health and safety, overburden the workers, and extinguish service standards. In turn, they maximize profits and pay out bonuses to management.

Continue reading “MSC RESTRUCTURE UPDATE – February 16, 2015”

Celebrating International Women’s Day

The Vancouver Local Women’s Committee is inviting Sisters to attend an International Women’s Day dinner organized by the Vancouver District Labour Council on March 6th, 2015.

Where: Fraserview Hall
6240 Fraser Street (south of Marine Drive)

Doors open: 6:15 p.m.

Speakers: Alexa Conradi – Federation of Women of Quebec.
JB – the First Lady First Nations hiphop.

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If you are interested to attend this event, please call the Union Hall at (604) 685-6581 by March 2, 2015, and leave your name with the front desk.

In Solidarity,

Vancouver Local Women’s Committee

Following the resignation of Andrew Henderson, the following position is now open for Election:

SECRETARY – TREASURER
(duties: Article 6.4 of our by-laws)

Continue reading “By-Election: Secretary-Treasurer”

“Rather than having mail delivered to your doorstep by a familiar and friendly face, the elimination of door-to-door will mean you’ll have to trek to a Community Mail Box (CMB), often quite a ways down the road or around the block. In Delta, with so many retirees living in communities like Ladner and Tsawwassen, residents are rightfully alarmed. Senior and mobility-challenged customers will be inconvenienced or put at risk.” – Read the full article HERE

Workers Win!

CUPW anticipates Supreme Court ruling will affect its constitutional challenge of the back-to-work legislation

The Supreme Court has affirmed that there is constitutional protection for the right to strike.

In a case involving the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and the Saskatchewan government, the Supreme Court has recognized that the right to strike is an essential part of a meaningful collective bargaining process.

Continue reading “Workers Win! January 30, 2015”

Following the resignations of Jennifer Savage (Health and Safety Director) and Angelito Decena (Chief Steward VMPP #1 Shift), the following positions are now open for Election.

HEALTH and SAFETY DIRECTOR
(duties: Article 6.7 of our by-laws)
and
CHIEF STEWARD VMPP #1 SHIFT
(duties: Article 6.10 of our by-laws)
Continue reading “By-Elections: Health & Safety Director and Chief Steward VMPP #1 Shift”

Elected at the January 25, 2015 General Membership Meeting were:

ORGANIZATION DIRECTOR/TYLER:	Dan Perley
CHIEF STEWARD VMPP SHIFT 3:	Karamjit Heer

Congratulations to the successful candidates. Our appreciation goes out to all members who offer themselves to positions.

Solidarity.