President	Robert Mulvin	902
	Justin Lim	340

In addition, the following members have been elected as Shop Stewards for a 2 (two) year term:

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WORKERS COMPENSATION (WCB) PAYMENTS AND INCOME TAX

 

The following information is general in nature only. The Union Hall does not provide income tax advice. See a tax accountant or call the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for information about your individual tax situation. Having said that, the Hall can provide the following assistance:

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THE STEPS TO REPORTING WORKPLACE INJURIES

If you are injured at work, take the necessary steps to report the injury immediately, or as soon as is feasibly possible to a Canada Post supervisor, no matter how minor the injury may seem. Many minor injuries can become worse, and if it becomes necessary to file a WCB claim at a later date, you will want to have a record of your injury.

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In an effort to force the Employer to negotiate the National Executive Board has voted unanimously to apply for conciliation as provided for under the Canada Labour Code. This action will result in the involvement of a government appointed conciliator who will attempt to bring the parties to a negotiated settlement. Under the provisions of the Canada Labour Code the appointment of a conciliator also “starts the clock” for the parties to obtain the legal right to strike and (or) lockout.

The Clock is ticking

The Canada Labour Code provides a conciliation timetable designed to promote negotiations. The exact timetable depends on when the Minister of Labour appoints the conciliator. However the timetable does not allow much flexibility. Under the Code, the Minister has a maximum of 15 days to appoint a conciliator. The process can last a minimum of 14 and a maximum of 60 days when the report must be submitted to the Minister. There is then a period of 21 days and, if no agreement has been reached, the parties obtain the legal right to strike and (or) lockout. Since the date of applying for conciliation is January 21, 2011 the date of CUPW and CPC obtaining the right to strike or lockout will be no later than the end of April 2011 unless both parties agree to an extension.

RALLY AT THE VANCOUVER MAIL PROCESSING PLANT

** OUR CONTRACT EXPIRES IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS! **

When:	Friday, January 21, 2011 at 3:30 PM
Where:	Meet out front of the VMPP at 349 West Georgia, Vancouver
Who:	CUPW members, retirees, families, friends and allies

There will be music	– TBA
There will be noise	– You
There will be speakers	– Members of Parliment – BC Federation of Labour – Regional and Local Union Rep’s
There will be more noise	– You again

Come out and send a message to Canada Post that we want a fair contract!

RESPECT – EQUALITY – SHARE THE BENEFITS

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ELECTIONS COMING IN JANUARY 2011

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