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Dear Sisters:, Brothers, & Friends,

The National Executive Board has declared a vacancy in the position of Grievance Officer in the Pacific Region. As per the provisions of section 3.37 of the National Constitution, this position must be filled by election at the next Regional Conference.

Nominations are now open for the position of Grievance Officer, Pacific Region. Only members in good standing may seek election to this position.

Nominations must be:

• Moved by a member in good standing;
• In writing, signed by the mover;
• Accepted by the candidate in writing and signed;
• Received by the National Secretary-Treasurer by 17:00h (Pacific Time) on January 29, 2021:

Beverly Collins

National Secretary-Treasurer, CUPW 377 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y3 Fax: 613.563.7861

Email: [email protected]

Those currently holding elected national or regional positions considering nomination for this position should review section 3.35 of the National Constitution. The date of the election will be communicated once the date is confirmed.

 

Canada Post has confirmed dates in regard to the retroactive payments for temporary employees who have reached 1000 hours worked in a fiscal year, starting January 1,2019 (please refer to Bulletin #150 dated June 17, 2020).

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In the event Canada Post informs you that someone in your workplace or section has tested positive for COVID 19, we recommend you immediately call 811.

It is important to describe your workplace environment and working conditions in detail.

If you are advised by 811 to self-isolate, we recommend you contact your supervisor and inform them of the direction given by 811 and request special leave.

In Solidarity,

Chris Zukowsky, President

Canadian health authorities predicted a second wave of the coronavirus early on, and indeed, COVID-19 cases are rising in some parts of the country.

CUPW members everywhere have done an amazing job preventing COVID-19 from spreading in the workplace.

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Since the beginning of July 2020, workers with a medical condition deemed high risk and who had to stay home following the COVID-19 outbreak have been given a form prepared by Canada Life. This form was to be completed by a physician and was intended to determine if you should remain on leave or if you were fit to return to work. If you received this form, here’s what you need to know.

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