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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21, 2019

In 1966, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21st as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The UN Assembly called on the international community to strengthen its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination.

The recent tragedy in New Zealand reminds us all that racial discrimination kills. But it’s not an isolated event. Quebec City, Charleston, Pittsburgh, Finsbury Park, and countless more have to lead to a firm acknowledgement, racial discrimination needs to be fought vigorously with all our energy.

Numerous politicians, public opinion leaders, columnist promote anti-immigrant, anti-refugee, xenophobic, anti-Semitic and Islamophobia rhetoric.  Words that validate views of too many of our fellow citizens, our neighbours and even members of our own families.

Enough is enough. The world cannot continue this way and it is up to all of us to work together to put a stop to this venom that’s poisoning our world.

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and have the potential to contribute constructively to the development and well-being of their societies.

We can no longer stand in silence when we witness acts of intolerance or violence against our fellow humans.

Speak up. Show empathy and solidarity. Let’s help each other out. We can be all leaders among our peers.

One voice can change the world.

In Solidarity,

Jan Simpson

1st National Vice-President

2015-2019 Bulletin #514

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SSD CANCELLED!!

It was announced on March 21st, 2019 that the upcoming SSD restructure of the Harbour View Depot in North Vancouver has been CANCELLED! Separate Sort and Delivery is a system that doesn’t work on any level, especially for the worker.
Thank you to all the activists, Shop Stewards, and rank and file members who have tirelessly fought against SSD being implemented in Depots across Canada and especially in the Vancouver Local. With each SSD cancellation we win a great victory. Standing together on the work floor can make all the difference.

Solidarity,

Vancouver Local Executive

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ARBITRATION CONTINUES

March 15, 2019                            Bulletin # 072

ARBITRATION CONTINUES

Day six of the arbitration for our collective agreements has now been completed. On March 14, 2019 we continued to present our evidence on issues related to letter carrier delivery and over burdening. Cari-Anne Gordon, a letter carrier from Saskatoon was cross-examined by Canada Post’s counsel regarding the video footage of her delivering on her route and her testimony on the difficulties of using the back-to-back method. National Union Representative Carl Girouard testified on the history of the arbitration on the two-bundle delivery methods. He walked the arbitrator through the many decisions, the ergonomic study relating to this unsafe delivery method and the need to have this finally resolved.

Arbitration Moves to Kanata

On the morning of March 19, 2019, Arbitrator MacPherson, legal counsel and members of the negotiating committees will be visiting the Kanata Depot. This will allow the arbitrator to see, first hand, postal workers at work. She will be able to see the work that PO4s, RSMCs and letter carriers do inside the depot. After the depot visit, the arbitration will continue at a location in Kanata. We will continue our evidence on letter carrier over-burdening and compulsory overtime.

Your Help and Support is Key

Your ongoing support and assistance is the key to our success. The negotiating committee will continue to put forward evidence about; improving the STDP, Group 1 staffing, RSMC compensation and restructures, to name a few of the issues remaining.

The Fight For Improved Health and Safety Continues!

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March GMM

MARCH General Membership Meeting

Sunday March 24th 1pm @ the Maritime Labour Centre

111 Victoria Dr. Vancouver, BC

50/50 tickets will be available throughout, with the draw at end of the GMM.

AGENDA FOR THE MARCH GMM: 

  1. Reading of new members
  2. Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
  3. Business arising out of the minutes
  4. New Business:
    1. Notice of Motion # 1
    2. Notice of Motion # 2 
      1. Click Here To View the Notice of Motions
  5. Nominations and elections:
    1. 2019 CUPW Alternate National Convention Delegates (1)
    2. Trustee Committee Alternate (1)
    3. Balloting Committee (8)
    4. Health & Safety Committee (minimum 9)
    5. Education Committee (8)
    6. Organization Committee (8)
    7. Publications Committee (8)
  6. Financials
  7. Executive Committee Motions
  8. Unfinished business
  9. Correspondence
  10. Executive and Committee Reports
  11. Good and Welfare
  12. Adjournment

 

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On International Women’s Day, We Celebrate the Women Who Have Fought, Are Fighting and Will Continue to Fight for Equality

In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2019, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) created a poster celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike, commemorating all the women who helped Canada’s labour movement come into its own in the early 20th century, and those who continue to fight today. Continue reading “On International Women’s Day, We Celebrate the Women Who Have Fought, Are Fighting and Will Continue to Fight for Equality”

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ARBITRATION UPDATE

February 22, 2019                                             Bulletin # 070

ARBITRATION UPDATE!!!

Days four and five of the arbitration on our collective agreements have now been completed. On February 19, 2019 we introduced evidence related to letter carrier delivery and over burdening. On February 21, 2019, National Union Representative Nicolas Presne testified on the technical aspects of letter carrier work. Following video evidence of Cari-Anne Gordon, a letter carrier from Saskatoon on her route, she testified about the difficulties of using the back-to-back method, particularly in extreme cold. This is just one of the hazards that letter carriers have to deal with.

Arbitrator Requests Extension of 90 Day Time Limit 

On February 15, 2019, Arbitrator MacPherson requested an extension of her mandate from the Minister of Labour to complete the arbitration by August 30, 2019. She stated that she would like to complete the presentation of evidence by the end of June 2019.

New Hearing Dates Scheduled 

The parties have agreed to the following dates to continue the arbitration:

  • March 14 and 19
  • April 2, 10 and 23
  • May 6, 7, 21, 27 and 28
  • June 10, 11, 26 and 27

We will continue to present our evidence on all the matters in dispute and make sure we take the time to completely present our case. We will continue to provide updates as this process continues.

Stand Up For Improved Working Conditions!

In Solidarity,

Nancy Beauchamp                                                Sylvain Lapointe

Chief Negotiator, RSMC Unit                               Chief Negotiator, Urban Unit

2015-2019 / Bulletin #502                                                                                                  /bt cope 225    /  cupe 1979