The Passing of Sister Sandra Nichols

Sisters & Brothers,

Sister Sandra Nichols, a PO5 on #2 shift at the VMPP, has died from a head injury that she sustained from a fall at work on July 4th.  She had been operating a stacker during the afternoon dispatch on the 4th floor by elevator 7/8 when she fell off the stacker and hit her head on the concrete floor, critically injuring herself. Sandra has been a postal worker since 1985, carving out a niche for herself at the VMPP.  She had a good sense of humor and laughed easily, loved working a crossword puzzle and was a prolific reader. Her son Patrick Nichols works as a letter carrier in the Vancouver Local and has been very supportive to Sandra’s co-workers in their grief and during the weeks that Sandra was in intensive care.  This is a tragedy that won’t be forgotten.  Sandra’s co-workers, and all of her brothers and sisters will take time to reflect on this sad event and on her untimely passing.

Sincerely,
Robert

“Reasonable availability” of On-call Temporary Employees at the VMPP

It has been brought to the Union’s attention that Canada Post has recently sent out a letter to temporary employees regarding “reasonable availability”.  In that letter, dated June 28, 2011, Canada Post advised temporary employees that their continued employment would be subject to their ability to show “reasonable availability”.

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POSTIES LOVE PRIDE!!!

POSTIES LOVE PRIDE!!!

The Pride Parade Is July 31st!
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 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 11 a.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:   

MultiUnion Pride Directions (pdf)        

http://www.vancouverpride.ca

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