Bulletins – Page 7 – CUPW Vancouver

September 29, 2022

Fall Education Seminars – November 17 – 20, 2022 – Harrison Hot Springs

The Fall education seminars for the Pacific Region will be held at Harrison Hot Springs Resort. The courses will run from Thursday, November 17^th to November 20^th, 2022. The following courses are being offered:

BASIC SHOP STEWARD

This course aims to provide new Stewards with basic training, knowledge and confidence. Topics include the different roles of the Steward, how to investigate and file a grievance, communication skills, Shop Steward rights, the Steward as Organizer/Mobilizer, and key provisions of the Urban Operations and RSMC Collective Agreements.

Note: This course is for new Stewards.

CHANGES TO COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT – URBAN

This course outlines the changes to the Urban Operations Collective Agreement between CUPW and Canada Post.

It is particularly recommended for Local Executive members, Grievance Officers and Stewards, but could be offered to other members. Since this is an update course, participants should already be familiar with the Urban Collective Agreement.

September 23, 2022November 16, 2022

SPECIAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Thursday, October 6^that 6:30pm

Zoom Video/Phone Conference

You must register in advance for this meeting.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 5^th at 6:30 pm.

Link to register:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvdO-hqDIrGNY1-Y3BJcMPddtXWTdSFEPY

*Due to the information needed to be sent to participants, and the time required to authenticate registrations, all participants must register by the deadline above. *Admission to the meeting will close fifteen (15) minutes from the start of the meeting.

This meeting is to vote on the resolutions sent by membership to make changes to the CUPW Constitution.

There will be no other business discussed at this meeting.

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

**Sign Language Interpreters not confirmed lb/CUPE3338

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022

CUPW VANCOUVER HALLOWEEN AND DIWALI FESTIVAL

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY TOGETHER

At Fraserview Banquet Hall

Entrance at Chester street

8240 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3X6

Friday, October 28^th, doors open at 6.30pm

The CUPW Vancouver is excited to announce our Second ever combined Diwali and Halloween celebration and dance. CUPW members, as well as friends and family [+19] of members from all locals are welcome! Come in your traditional South Asian dress or your favourite Halloween costume. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw, music, dancing, games and more!

Indian Food will be provided

drinks will be available (cash-bar),

Admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets are available through Eventbrite:

This is a licensed 19+ event

NO MINORS.

DUE TO THE TERMS OF OUR LIQOUR LICENCE, ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED.

In Solidarity,

For more info or physical tickets please contact:

Katie Poch, Organizing Director

Anju Parmar, President

August 30, 2022September 22, 2022

SPECIAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

September 1^st, 6:30 Thursday,

Zoom Video/Phone Conference

You must register in advance for this meeting. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 31st at 6:30 pm.

Link to register:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcuiqrT0rGdeYktwKb5fM8pb-kOQu0KTh

New Business:

Whereas the Vancouver local is in the process of purchasing a property and;

Whereas the potential property requires the renovations and;

Whereas the Holding society has acquired 4 quotes from the contractors and;

Whereas this work will potentially be performed in the months of October/ November while we are in still our current location;

Therefore, be it resolved the Vancouver local holding Society be authorized to spend up to $200,000 for required renovations and moving costs.

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

(ASL Interpreter are confirmed )

August 24, 2022

Sincere Thanks to our Outgoing Officers

With the resignation of Brother Chris Zukowsky, Grievance Officer, and Brother Nicholas Aubichon, 2nd Vice President from the Vancouver Local we have two full time officer positions to fill. We will do so in accordance with our Bylaws at our August General Membership Meeting.

On behalf of the Vancouver Local, I would like to sincerely thank both Brother Zukowsky and Brother Aubichon for all of their hard work and efforts over the years. I can personally say I have learned a lot from both Chris and Nick, and they both have mentored numerous members, activists, stewards, and Executive members during their tenure in a wide variety of topics.

Brother Zukowsky has held numerous positions within the local. He started as a Shop Steward at the Richmond Delivery Center in 2007. Not long after that he became a member of the Vancouver local Executive as Recording Secretary (2010). Other positions held include the 1^st Vice President (2014-19), President (2019-21), and Grievance officer (2021-22). His focus was always representing the membership to the best of his ability. He achieved many successful arbitration decisions, grievance wins, and spent numerous hours consulting with the employer to improve working conditions. Also, dedicated his efforts to help Letter Carriers, and MSC’s with his knowledge of the Letter Carrier Route Measurement System (LCRMS) and the Mail Service Courier Workload Structuring System (MSCWSS). He facilitated many courses on those subjects as well as others as a level 2 trained Facilitator.

Brother Aubichon similarly started as a Shop Steward at LCD1/Depot 74 in 2012. He then became a member of the executive as the Health and Safety director in 2017. Next step? 2^nd Vice President of the Local in 2019. During his time representing the local he was a worker advocate for Work Safe BC claims and appeals for the members. He has sent countless submissions to the board to recoup wage loses for numerous members. Nick is very passionate about Health and Safety, facilitating many courses on the topic, as well as mentoring many others to become worker advocates themselves. Brother Aubichon also facilitated other courses such as Basic Shop Steward, Welcome to CUPW, and Violence/ Harassment prevention in the workplace.

We wish both Brother Aubichon and Brother Zukowsky all the best in their future endeavors and thank them for all their contributions to Vancouver Local 846, and CUPW in general.

In solidarity,

Blair Bancroft

1^st Vice President

Vancouver Local 846 lb/CUPE-3338

August 12, 2022

CUPW Vancouver Local BBQ

Where: Fraser River Park

When: August 20, 2022 4pm-8pm

Food should be ready by 5pm

What’s going on?

Food!

Burgers, Hot dogs, sausages!

Vegan options!

Organic frozen treats!

Local Wide 50/50 Draw

Tickets will be available for sale until 6 pm on the 20^th

Estimated Jackpot of $800

Cash Carnival Games

Darts, Ping Pong toss, etc…

Prizes!

Proceeds go to Seniors 411

Lawn Games

Yardzee, Cornhole and more!

Giant Bubbles

Henna Artist

Learn More about what’s going on in your local!

Fraser river park is a part of the Vancouver Open Alcohol Project. We are NOT serving alcohol at this event. We do ask that if you decide to consume alcohol that you do so responsibly and please do not drink and drive

In Solidarity,