Compulsory overtime assignments to be selected by seniority

Arbitrator sustains National Policy Grievance N00-07-00010; Compulsory overtime assignments to be selected by seniority

Canada Post may no longer deny Letter Carriers the use of their seniority rights when being forced to work overtime. On February 13, 2009, Arbitrator Guy Dulude ruled in favour of the Union by sustaining National Policy Grievance N00-07-00010. In doing so, he reinforced the Union’s position that all overtime assignments are subject to the provisions of Article 11 (Seniority).

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February 14, 2009

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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February 14, 2009

Vacation Leave Consultations Results

The last consultation on the 2009 – 2010 vacation leave schedules took place on February 11th. The vacation bid should begin within days. We have both good and bad news to report.

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February 14, 2009

Our Modern Automated Future

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.

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February 14, 2009

6.05 Notice for Vancouver

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.

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February 14, 2009

CUPW STRUCTURAL REVIEW

CUPW STRUCTURAL REVIEW CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND IDEAS

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

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February 6, 2009

Multi-Union Pride Committee

Are you interested in participation as a CUPW member on the Multi-Union Pride Committee?

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.

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