***** URGENT ******
Due to ongoing construction, the office will be closed on Thursday November 23rd.
We will re-open on Friday,
November 24th at 8am.
Our apologies for any inconvenience.
Thank you!
Pacific & Prairie 5 Day Educational
@ CLC WINTER SCHOOL
WHEN: February 4 – 9, 2024
WHERE: Harrison Hot Springs & Spa
100 Esplanade Avenue
Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Advance Shop Steward
This course gives experienced stewards an opportunity to assess their strengths and work on the areas they want to improve. Participants review grievance investigation basics and practice face-to-face communications, including meetings with management. Other topics include self-care, strategies for shop floor mobilization and recruiting new stewards, the duty of fair representation, the rights of temporary employees and OCRE’s, and the STDP.
Social Stewards
This course trains members to be social stewards. Social stewards are resource people who assist co-workers experiencing personal problems. They listen to members, help them identify their concerns and find solutions, and refer them to appropriate resources. This course familiarizes participants with a social steward’s role and responsibilities. Participants will explore ways to approach workplace problems, learn how to support members and how to gather and share information on the resources available to members.
These courses provide an opportunity for union activists to collectively analyze and work on the challenges involved in representing and mobilizing the membership.
The courses provide an opportunity for newer union activists to hone their skills and for long time leaders to reenergize.
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
UNION SERVES NOTICE TO BARGAIN
Today, CUPW officially served notice to bargain to the Canada Post Corporation for both the Urban Operations and RSMC units.
Next Steps: Meetings Planned
We have scheduled our first meetings with the employer for November 15 and 16, with more dates to follow in the coming weeks.
At our first meeting, the Union will officially present our program of demands for both the Urban and RSMC units. With the referendum votes counted, a merger of the two bargaining units will now be one of our demands
Are you ready in case of a strike?
Demands have been ratified and sent to our bargaining committee – what’s next?
Now that our demands have been ratified, they will go with our Bargaining Committee in Ottawa to be presented to the employer as negotiations begin. This process may take months as each demand is presented individually and discussed. Canada Post will respond to the demands and will likely present their own counter-offer for changes and concessions. Once a full offer is presented to the bargaining committee, they determine if it contains enough of what we are asking for to present to the National Executive Board and the membership in the form of a ratification vote.
What if CUPW and Canada Post can’t come to a tentative agreement?
Similar to 2018, if the offers presented do not adequately meet our demands, the National Executive Board could start the process to move the Union into a strike position. Only after meeting all the requirements under the Canada Labour Code can the Union call for a strike vote. If the membership votes in favour of strike action, the Union would then be able to issue 72-hour strike notice at any time if negotiations are stalled.
A call for peace on Earth
At a time of global conflict, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers is united in our commitment to the principles of peace, solidarity, and justice. It is our collective duty to address the issues affecting our world today, and in doing so, promote a better, brighter future.
Our constitution speaks to our support for the rights of the Palestinian people and our pursuit of peace. The Israel/Palestine conflict continues to cause suffering to innocent people on both sides, especially children. As supporters of justice, we call for an immediate cease-fire, recognizing it as the first step toward achieving the peace that all people deserve. We ask all sides to ensure the safety and well-being of those living in this conflict-torn region and engage in talks for a peaceful resolution.
The global stage presents another difficult scenario: the Russia/Ukraine crisis. The tension in this region has led to great hardships for the Ukrainian people and threatens global stability. It is important that we stand in solidarity with Ukraine and work for a peaceful resolution. Let us remember that peace is a universal goal and goes beyond all borders, boundaries and beliefs.