Members of the CUPW Vancouver Local:

If the words “Postal Transformation” cause you to experience feelings of apprehension and concern, rather than excitement and inspiration, you are not alone. What Postal Transformation is beginning to represent is a significant loss of jobs, the closure of mail processing facilities, and the ultimate taboo, the emergence of a practice of non-delivery, whereby, when the incumbent on a letter carrier route is absent, the sections of the route that do not have the admail delivery commitment for that day are, in some instances, not being delivered.

It is difficult to understand how this practice of non-delivery adheres to Canada Post’s values, which include a commitment to “strive to continuously improve”. There are no improvements noted here.

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FORMER PRESIDENT GLYNN MANSON REINSTATED!

On July 27, 2010, former Royal City Local President Glynn Manson was reinstated to his employment as a result of an arbitration decision by Arbitrator Joan Gordon. Manson was discharged by Canada Post on April 16, 2009 on the grounds that he “incited a concerted work disruption”. Canada Post specifically alleged that his actions as a union representative “directly contributed” to an unlawful work disruption and “resulted in the delay of the IKEA mailing” by a “majority of Letter Carriers” in the New Westminster depot.

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2010 VANCOUVER PRIDE PARADE

In the spirit of the celebration of diversity and the continued struggle for human rights, we would like to extend a warm invitation to all CUPW members of the LGBT community, straight allies, families & friends to join us at the Vancouver Pride Parade on August 1, 2010.

Show your Pride! Celebrate our diversity proudly & openly!

Be a part of the largest Pride event in Western Canada. Last year the parade spanned 20 blocks & attracted an audience of over 600,000. The Pride Parade is an exciting family event where every one is welcome. The Parade begins at 12:00, Sunday August 1st at the Robson Street and Thurlow Street insection.

If you would like to march in the Parade with us, pleae note the following;  Our entry name is Multi Union Pride; Marchers must arrive by 11:30 AM; Our staging location code is AS5 (if you click on the map image to enlarge it, a blue arrow points to our location). The Parade starts at Robson & Thurlow – so it’s probably easier to bike or use transit as it will busy in the immediate vicinity.  Further information is available HERE.

We will be marching with the CUPW banner & flags. Dress up or come as you are – EVERYONE WELCOME!!!! The more, the merrier – let’s show that Postal Workers have Pride!!