1975 – a 42 day strike

1975 – A 42 day strike by CUPW resulted in fairer disciplinary procedures, guarantees on employment, classification, pay, retraining and a clear definition of “technological change”.

1970 – Rotating Strikes

1970 – Rotating strikes won overtime pay after 8 hours for Letter Carriers, shift premiums, increased vacation and the guarantee of job security for all full-time workers.

1968 – a three week strike

1968 – A three week strike provided for better wages and the introduction of “consulting” with the Union on issues.  A grievance procedure was put in place which allowed Workers to deal with workplace issues.

Results of the 2009 Plant Gate Election

Results of the 2009 Plant Gate Election

Recording Secretary/By-Laws Chair

Warren Johnson 238
Sharon MacKenzie 353
Mike Palecek 630 *

In addition, the following members have been elected as Shop Stewards for a 2 (two) year term:

MVDC
Janet Askin
Ben Besler
Chris Callaghan
Alyssia Dryer
Jeff Petersen

Stn. F
Wayne Aller
Andy Henderson

Stn. K
Lee Bain
Gary Jones
Mike Palecek

Depot 74
Gary Drees
Reinhold Dundas
Elizabeth Holmes
Geoff Keong
Shane O’Neill
Jennifer Savage
Ivan Westerlund

VMPP # 1
Anna Carchesio
Chris Jones
Perry Kumar

VMPP # 2
Saria Andrew
Ken Doyle
Aly Ghotaymi
Josh McGowan
Gina Tessaro

VMPP # 3
Justln Lim
Pat Lucas
Edgar Millan

VMPP GLT
Micki McCune

VMPP MSC
Warren Johnson

VPDC MSC
Pat Bertrand
Bruce Moore

 

VPDC # 1
Scott Dowling
Anthony Prentis

VPDC # 2
Kulvir Bains
Mandeep Biran
Maureen Chen
Surjit Dilgir
Yung Hsi
Sharon MacKenzie
Mona Pathak
Tony Phunal
Chris Snow
Peter Tran
Ian Wynne

VPDC # 3
Leo BaIazs
Peter Derksen
Gargi Dutta
Dalwinder Gill
Evan Gill
Karamjit Heer
John Oliverio
Lance Russell
Beata Sosnowski
Jagdeep Thandi
Jvoti Virk

Thank you for your support and particiapation in our local election.

In Solidarity,

Laurie Keddie
Secretary-Treasurer