Education – Page 2 – CUPW Vancouver

September 16, 2022

CUPW PENSION COURSE

Sunday, November 6th

8am – 4pm

Application deadline is Monday, October 24th, 2022 at Noon

No late applications will be accepted.

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AFTER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS**

**Course will be held at the Maritime Labour Center**

#130-111 Victoria Dr. Vancouver, B.C.

*Subject to change based on availability and public health orders*

This course is separate from the retirement seminar offered by Canada Post and explains our Pension Plan from the Union’s perspective. This course is co-facilitated by Retirement Committee Member Marion Pollack.

VANCOUVER LOCAL BASIC SHOP STEWARD COURSE

September 15, 16 and 17

8 A.M. – 4 P.M. (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)

*These courses will be held in person unless public health guidelines change*

This 3-day course is for Vancouver Local Members who are either interested in becoming Shop Stewards or want to learn more about their rights under the Collective Agreement.

Course prerequisite: You MUST have attended at least one (1) General Membership Meeting in the past twelve (12) months, prior to the course application deadline.

Please fill out the Vancouver Local Education application form legibly and in full. Must include your work location, shift, and days off. Partially completed or illegible applications will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: September 6th at Noon

Applications can be accepted by mail: CUPW Vancouver Local 130 – 111 Victoria Dr. Vancouver BC V5L 4C4, by fax (604)-685-4931, or, in person at the Union Office

In Solidarity,

Jamie McCurrach

Education Director Sr/CUPE-3338

August 4, 2022

038 Edit Book Course

Saturday, September 17th

8 A.M. – 4 P.M.

*These courses will be held in person unless public health guidelines change*

Are you interested in the fundamentals of how to read your Edit Book or 038’s? What do all those columns and values mean and how does it apply to you? Are you doing more work than you are being credited for? This course will teach you everything you need to know about your edit book, as well as how to identify and correct inaccuracies.

Priority will be given to Letter Carriers in Group 2.

Course prerequisite: You MUST have attended at least one (1) General Membership Meeting in the past twelve (12) months, prior to the course application deadline.

The next General Membership Meeting is on Thursday, August 25th at 7 PM

Please fill out the Vancouver local education application form legibly and in full. Must include your work location, shift, and days off. Partially completed or illegible applications will not be accepted.

PENSION COURSE

June 25, 2022

8 AM to 4 PM

Held at the C.U.P.W. Vancouver Local Office #130-111 Victoria Dr., Vancouver, B.C. (Free parking out back. Transit stops on Powell Str. or E. Hastings Str. & Victoria Dr.)

1-day course, you will get answers to your questions about retirement. Learn how your pension contributions and benefits are calculated and about the income you will receive from public pensions and more.

Delivering Community Power Virtual Roundtable Events

You are invited to attend these virtual events with members throughout our region to discuss things like:

concerns about the future of the public post office, automation, pilot projects
the effect of climate change on our lives at home and at work
the media chatter about Canada Post’s finances and public opinion polls
how we can build support in our workplaces and community through service expansion initiatives
anything else that comes to mind!

Head to one of the following links to register for participation:

THURSDAY APRIL 21st @ 6:30pm
REGISTER AT:

deliveringcommunitypower.ca/apr21

SUNDAY APRIL 24th @ 2:00pm
REGISTER AT:

deliveringcommunitypower.ca/apr24

WEDNESDAY APRIL 27th @ 6:30pm
REGISTER AT:

deliveringcommunitypower.ca/apr27

SATURDAY APRIL 30th @ 2:00pm
REGISTER AT:

deliveringcommunitypower.ca/apr30

In Solidarity,

Katie Poch

Organizing Director

September 8, 2021

Fall Pensions Course October 2, 2021

September 2, 2021

Thinking about retirement?

Want a better understanding of the process and the pension plan?

The Regional office will be holding a Pension Course on October 2, 2021, via virtual platform.

If you are interested, please complete the attached Registration Form and return to your Local. Be sure to include your anticipated retirement date (month & year). Priority will be given to those retiring at an earlier date.

All signed registration forms must be received at the Regional office by September 22, 2021 at 5:00 pm.

They can be faxed to (604) 525-6851 or emailed to Bethany at [email protected].

Pensions Course Registration Form Sept 1 21

In Solidarity,

Jennifer Savage Regional Education & Organizing Officer Pacific Region

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021