Drivers Abstract: Know Your Rights!

Recently, Canada Post has sent letters to Group 2 employees regarding their drivers abstract. The Corporation is requesting consent to use a third party to administer the drivers abstract review. The Corporation requires your consent to do this, it is not mandatory. Appendix GG in our collective agreement gives clear instructions as to what the requirement is:

If the Corporation wishes to use a third party, it needs to have your consent. The letter implies that if you don’t supply this consent, then you will be contacted by a driver safety and compliance officer. This is not a compulsory program. Appendix GG says to provide an abstract or sign a consent form. There will be no discipline if you choose to not give consent. As a professional driver, you do have to provide the Corporation with a driver’s abstract as outlined in Appendix GG. If you feel uncomfortable having a third party administer your drivers abstract, respectfully tell whomever contacts you asking for your permission that you would rather follow the current practice.

In Solidarity

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Allan Dobbs, Grievance Officer                                                                Lb/CUPE-3338