LOCAL 846
A lot of injured workers can’t go back to their jobs because of a resulting disability after their injury at work. They need help to get working again. The WCB (aka WorkSafeBC) can offer different kinds of assistance to do that. (The organization is still legally the WCB).
The WCB vocational rehabilitation consultant (VRC) has to go through five steps to figure out what kind of help to offer an injured worker.
The summer is upon us and flyers – now known as neighbourhood mail – are at record highs again this year. Combine this with Postal Transformation (PT) and you now have a recipe for disaster.
On July 6, 2016, Canada Post extended their 72-hour notice that our Collective Agreement is no longer in place. This is not an automatic trigger for a lockout or strike.
Members who do not show up for work may be subject to discipline. The Collective Agreement will no longer be in place and we would fall under the terms and conditions of the Canada Labour Code. Therefore, all members must report to work.
The Union remains committed to negotiating a Collective Agreement that is fair for all postal workers.
If you have any questions, please contact your shop steward or picket captain. Your picket captain is posted on the picket duty roster.
In Solidarity,
Jennifer Savage
President
ck/CUPE-3338
And we just might save our public postal service in the process, despite the actions of Canada Post management.
The Pride Parade is July 31, 2016!
Come On Down To Show Your Support!
The Vancouver Local would like to extend a warm invitation to all CUPW members of the LGBT community, straight allies, families, and friends to join us at the Vancouver Pride Parade.
• The parade starts at noon (12:00 p.m.) at Robson and Thurlow.
• We will be marching with the CUPW banner as part of the multi union contingent.
• Check our website: www.cupw-vancouver.org or call our Local office for the location of where our CUPW group will meet!
• Be there around 12:00 p.m. showing all of your colors, dressed up, and ready to have fun and show your PRIDE!!!!!
• For more Pride information and events check out: http://www.vancouverpride.ca
The Pride Festival at Sunset Beach runs from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM: http://www.vancouverpride.ca
Below are the list of the additional strike vote times. All members must attend a meeting prior to the vote so as to make an informed vote. The meeting lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Doors to the meeting are tiled (locked) 15 minutes into the start of the meeting.
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Thursday, June 23, 2016 |
WISE Hall |
6 P.M. |
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Saturday, June 25, 2016 |
Union Hall 4530 Dawson Street, Burnaby |
11 A.M. |
In Solidarity,
Heather Andrews
secretary-treasurer
Sign Language Interpreters have not been confirmed for all meetings.
ck/CUPE-3338
Below are the list of the remaining vote locations and times. All members must attend a meeting prior to the vote so as to make an informed vote. The meeting lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Doors to the meeting are tiled (locked) 15 minutes into the start of the meeting.
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Saturday, June 11, 2016 |
Metrotown Hilton |
11 A.M. |
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016 |
Pacific Gateway Hotel |
8:30 A.M. |
The meetings on Saturday at the Metrotown Hilton will have the National President Mile Palecek speaking.
Click here for a map showing the location of the Pacific Gateway Hotel.
The Pacific Gateway Hotel has plenty of parking on site, and there is a link that allows anyone to register their vehicle for complimentary parking.
https://www.verrus.com/default.asp?ctState=hpEventPark&hpEventUID=98448
Please register your vehicle ahead of time to make things run smoothly.
In Solidarity,
Heather Andrews
secretary-treasurer
Sign Language Interpreters have been confirmed for all meetings.