CUPW Vancouver

Application Deadline: Thursday, February 15^th at Noon.

Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Local Executive Committee:

Full-Time Officers

1^st Vice President

3^rd Vice President

Secretary Treasurer

Table Officers

Education Director

Organizing Director

Health and Safety Director

*Executive Shop Stewards*

*Executive stewards must be nominated by a member of their own shift or work area in accordance with 5.1B of the Local By-laws*

PPC/PIF Internal #2 Shift/ Wickets/Group 1

PPC/PIF Internal #3 Shift/ Wickets/Group 1

Group 2 External MSC

Group 2 External Letter Carrier (2 Positions)

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Nominations for Shop Stewards are now open. The deadline for nominations to be returned to the Union Hall is Thursday February 29, 2024 at noon.

Article 9.4(g) of the Vancouver Local By-Laws:

To be elected as a Shop Steward a nominee must have completed a Basic Shop Steward course and have attended at least 1 GMM in the 12 months prior to and inclusive of the close of nominations.

Stewards who were elected in the March 2023 Steward elections do not have to run in this election because they are only one (1) year into their two (2) year term.

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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:

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COUNTDOWN TO NEGOTIATIONS

The Urban Collective Agreement between Canada Post and CUPW expires on January 31^st, 2024. As always, the contract will remain in full force and effect past that date while negotiations are underway. The Union’s goal is to negotiate in a good faith, however, negotiations are a two-way street of give and take. The Union is not willing to give in on our key demands and we will not let the corporation take back our gains from past rounds of negotiations. These negotiations will determine the future of our wages and working conditions at Canada Post. During negotiations, the Union will be producing bulletins and information about progress on our demands and the developments at the bargaining table. Anything you hear outside of official communications is only a rumour and should not be taken as fact. Remember that our success at the bargaining table depends upon the support and solidarity of the membership.

CHRISTMAS CASUALS TAKE NOTE

Watch your pay stubs! Every year, Canada Post has incorrectly deducted union dues from the pay period that begins in December and ends in January, even if you didn’t actually work at any time in January. If this happens to you, please contact Secretary- Treasurer Kevin Biggs at (604) 685 6581 Extension 4  or [email protected]. Keep copies of your pay stubs, these will be necessary to get your refund. However, if you did work on any day in January, Union dues must be paid for that month.

THE VANCOUVER LOCAL CELEBRATES ONE YEAR AT OUR NEW OFFICES!!

On November 17^th, 2022, the Vancouver Local officially took possession of our new offices at #109 – 4238 Lozells Ave in Burnaby. Since then, we have nearly completed our renovations to build four new offices, including a private office for advocates working on grievances and WCB appeals. For decades, Vancouver Local members have wanted us to own a building instead of renting, and now we have a permanent home for members present and future. Thank you to everyone who has come to visit in the past year and we hope to see more members visit us in person soon!

TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF DURING PEAK SEASON

As the holiday season is upon us and members are working longer hours as the volumes increase, it’s important to look after your wellbeing at work. Working longer hours, or having a lack of sleep can cause increased stress, anxiety, and increased sleep deprivation. We urge everyone to drink lots of fluids, eat full proper, nutritious meals, and take care of your self during this festive season.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON, AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

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If you do not fully understand Canada Post’s Corporate-speak, it’s ok.  It is a difficult language to understand, full of nonsense and misdirection.  Even the most seasoned CUPW member can fall prey to taking it literally.  To try and help translate, here are some common phrases and what they really mean.

“The Union agreed to ______”-   Most times, this means that we did not agree to whatever is being said. If they say this, ask them who in the Union agreed.

“The Union Consulted on this”- This one is tricky.  Chances are we may have consulted, but it does not mean that we agreed.  Most times we disagree after consultation.  Sometimes we have a compromise.  It is very rare that we are in full support of .

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Are you a CUPW member that wants to learn about what is happening in Gaza & Palestine? Join us on World Human Rights Day for a Labour For Palestine Webinar to learn about why Palestine is a worker issue, and what we, as trade unionists, can do to further support the struggle for Palestinian Liberation. This Webinar is open to all CUPW members on Sunday, December 10 at 7 p.m. ET. Simultaneous interpretation will be available. Advanced Registration is required:

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