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SUCCESSFULLY FILLED EXECUITIVE POSITIONS

Positions Won Through Election

3rd Vice President:

Bryan Schuck

Secretary Treasurer:

Kevin Biggs

Positions Won Through By-Election

Health and Safety Director:

Jeanette McConnell

Organizing Director/Tyler:

Katie Poch

Recording Secretary/Bylaws Chair:

Zoe McGowan

The following position did not have a candidate successful in accordance with our Bylaws and will require a run-off election.

Date and locations to be determined.

**9.6 Voting Procedures (J.):
i. In all elections, except shop steward elections, a majority vote is required and candidates shall be declared elected subject to article 3.29 of the National Constitution, and shall then take office at the conclusion of the meeting at which they were elected.
ii. When three (3) or more candidates run for a position on the Executive and the leading candidate receives less than one-half of the valid ballots, a run-off election shall be held between the two (2) leading candidates.

The leading two (2) candidates are as follows

***** Education Director: *****

Jamie McCurrach

Raylene Marshall

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The following position will be up for By-Election at the next GMM:

**Chief Shop Steward (Group 2)**

9.7 BY-ELECTIONS

A FULL-TIME PAID OFFICERS, TABLE OFFICERS AND CHIEF STEWARDS

  1. If a vacancy occurs a notice shall be posted immediately.
  2. Nominations and acceptances in writing shall be received up to and including the day of election.
  1. The notice of vacancy and call for nominations must be posted for a minimum of 20 days before an election can be held.
  1. An election to cover the interim period of time until the next Annual Election shall take

place at the next General Membership Meeting subject to 9.7 A (3) and shall be voted on by all members in attendance at the meeting.

  1. An election to cover the remainder of the term of office shall take place as part of the next Annual Elections, if applicable

5.1 LOCAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

B.Chief Stewards shall come from the following areas:

  1. PPC Day Shift/Wickets/Group 1 C&D (one representative);
  2. PPC Afternoon Shift/Group 1 C&D (one representative);
  3. PPC Midnight Shift/Group 1 C&D (one representative);
  4. 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);
  5. Groups 3 & 4 and Glen Drive Facility (one representative).

6.11 CHIEF STEWARDS:

  1. Shall be elected officers and voting members of the Executive Committee.
  2. Shall be members of the Grievance Committee.
  3. Shall report and consult with the Second Vice-President regarding Health and Safety matters for their shift or work area.
  4. Shall accompany the President or First Vice-President into management meetings, when requested by the President or First Vice-President.
  5. Shall work in conjunction with the Grievance Officer on the preparation and hearing of grievances at the first level and arbitration, when required.
  6. Shall attend appropriate Shop Steward meetings, and shall make reports to the Shop Steward meetings and the Executive Committee.
  7. All Chief Stewards shall be given the opportunity to assist the Grievance Officer in the preparation and processing of grievances. The Chief Stewards shall be booked off on an equitable and rotating basis.

In Solidarity

Katie Poch                               Blair Bancroft

Organizing Director          A/President

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*REMINDER* VANCOUVER LOCAL RATIFICATION VOTING INFORMATION

Dear Sisters, Brothers, Friends:

Below you will find all of the links, dates, times, and other information regarding the upcoming contract renewal ratification votes. You will only need to attend one meeting. Please choose the meeting that best suits your schedule.

You will be able to ask questions at any given meeting.

The virtual meeting room will open 30 min in advance of start time for member registration, we suggest you log in early to allow time for registration.
Please note, you will need your first and last name and your Employee number for registration.

Attendance is mandatory in order to be able to vote in accordance with the National Constitution. Those that have pre-registered to vote through the telephone voting system will be able to call in to cast their vote.

In addition to attending the meeting you will be voting via Intelivote. You will need your 8-digit PIN in order to vote on the Intelivote system, which will have been provided to you by email and/or mail.

Please note, Zoom does not support audio on Safari. Members need to download the Zoom application or use the Google Chrome browser.

Join Any Meeting (by telephone, if pre-registered): 1-855-703-8985

Times with * indicate ASL Interpretation

Join Meeting (online)
August 17, 2021 @ 1pm
https://zoom.us/j/84474169192
(Meeting ID# 844 7416 9192 Password 525801)

August 17, 2021 @ 7pm*
https://zoom.us/j/84036315610
(Meeting ID# 840 3631 5610 Password 537722)

August 19, 2021 @ 10am*
https://zoom.us/j/88678015730
(Meeting ID# 886 7801 5730 Password 314566)

August 19, 2021 @ 7pm*
https://zoom.us/j/89361337392
(Meeting ID# 893 6133 7392 Password 185275)

August 23, 2021 @ 10am*
https://zoom.us/j/89524656504
(Meeting ID# 895 2465 6504 Password 329258)

August 23, 2021 @ 7pm*
https://zoom.us/j/85949573163
(Meeting ID# 859 4957 3163 Password 468909)

August 25, 2021 @ 1pm*
https://zoom.us/j/84881037882
(Meeting ID# 848 8103 7882 Password 675270)

August 25, 2021 @ 7pm*
https://zoom.us/j/86050210934
(Meeting ID# 860 5021 0934 Password 010538)

August 28, 2021 @ 9am
https://zoom.us/j/86230916513
(Meeting ID# 862 3091 6513 Password 312955)

Times with * indicate ASL Interpretation

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CONTRACT RENEWAL RATIFICATION VOTES

The upcoming ratification votes are rapidly approaching. As you are all aware, we will all be voting on the tentative renewal of our Collective Agreement. The National Executive Board (NEB) has unanimously recommended approval.

The Vancouver Local Executive Committee (LEC) met earlier this month to discuss the tentative renewal. The Vancouver Local Executive is not making a recommendation on how to vote on the contract extension. Our message to the members of the Vancouver Local is; whether you are a Yes or a No, the most important thing is that you vote.

Voting on this tentative agreement is a very personal choice. This pandemic has truly been an unprecedented time, for everyone and has impacted us in many different ways. Vote for what you believe is best for you, your family, your job, and for postal workers.

Ask yourself, is it better to fight at this point in time, or is it better to fight later? This is what you must decide.

There will always be demands that need to be met, and many changes that need to be made to improve our working lives. More personal days, better staffing, and realistic workloads are among the many issues that the Vancouver Local needs to have addressed. But, is now the time? That is ultimately for you to decide.

In the event the contract extension is voted down, the Vancouver LEC is resolute in our support of our negotiators and prepared for job action if necessary.  If the vote is yes and the contract is extended, we commit to working with you and our organizing committee over the next two (2) years to prepare our work floors and our communities to mobilize, all the while ensuring our demands are heard loud and clear. YOU are the ultimate authority in this Union and we will stand with you, whichever way the vote goes.

We strongly encourage everyone to exercise their democratic right to vote! This is the opportunity to have your voice heard! There will be several online ratification meetings held for our local. These meetings are open to all Urban members in the Pacific Region. The dates and times are as follows:

  • Tuesday, August 17 at 1:00PM and 7:00PM
  • Thursday, August 19 at 10:00AM and 7:00PM
  • Monday, August 23 at 10:00AM and 7:00PM
  • Wednesday, August 25 at 1:00PM and 7:00PM
  • Saturday, August 28 at 9:00AM

You can attend as many meetings as you wish, but will only have the option to vote once. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions at these meetings. We encourage you all to be prepared with any questions you may have.

If you need to update your address or email the deadline to do so is August 3, 2021. Here is the link to National’s website to update your information. You can also send your information to the email address below. If you have a smart phone you can use the attached QR code for a direct link to the national website:

Link to the website: https://www.cupw.ca/en/member-contact-information-form

Email: [email protected]

We encourage you to inform yourselves and we trust that you will make an informed decision based on what you feel is best. If you have questions, please feel free to call the local office. We can be reached at 604-685-6581. You can also find contact information for the local officers on our website at cupwvancouver.org.

Thank you all for everything you do, and please get out to vote!

In Solidarity,

The Vancouver Local Executive

 

 

 

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URBAN DECISION!

Today we received the long awaited interest arbitration decision from Arbitrator Elizabeth MacPherson. Below is a summary of this decision and how it will impact Urban Ops employees.

The Following Has Been Imposed  by the Arbitrator 

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Media Release: Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Vancouver Local

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

As we continue to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Vancouver Local would like to recognize the postal workers who continue to work tirelessly to ensure Canadians continue to receive their mail and packages during this unprecedented time.  The Public Post Office is an essential service for Canadians, especially now for those under quarantine, have self-isolated, and are practicing social distancing.

During this extraordinary time, we ask that you please practice social distancing from postal workers while they provide this essential service. We also ask that if you are able, please regularly clean your mail receptacles, elevators, and entrance ways including door handles at entry points.

While many Canadians remain at home we understand that access to food, medical prescriptions, and supplies is a concern –Postal Workers can help.  Our members are committed to working safely, and ensuring that Canadians continue to be supported by their Public Post Office.

Regards,

Chris Zukowsky

President

CUPW Vancouver Local 846