LOCAL 846
Please be advised that there is an upcoming Regional Education to take place from November 2-4, 2019.
The deadline to submit applications to the Local has been extended to Monday, October 7, 2019 at 2pm.
Information on the courses offered and the application form can be found below.
At the Maritime Labour Center, 111 Victoria Dr. Vancouver
Saturday, October 26th, 6 – 11 PM
The CUPW Vancouver local is excited to announce our first ever combined Diwali and Halloween celebration and dance. Come in your traditional South Asian dress or your favourite Halloween costume. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw, music, dancing, games and more!
Food will be provided, drinks will be available (cash bar),
Admission is by a $5 donation for members, $20 for friends, family and guests. Tickets are available through Anju Parmar (PPC) or
Jim McCurrach by emailing [email protected]
This is a licensed 19+ event, NO MINORS.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT DONATED TO SHE WAY.
DUE TO THE TERMS OF OUR LIQUOR LICENSE, ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO 300 MEMBERS.
Tickets for members are only $5 in advance, but all tickets for members and nonmembers will be $20 at the door, if any space is left. If you do not buy your ticket in advance, you may be turned away once we reach capacity.
THE DEADLINE TO ORDER TICKETS IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18th
In Solidarity,
Anju Parmar, 3rd Vice President Jim McCurrach, Organizing Director
It’s that time of year again! The CUPW annual BBQ is coming up on SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th from 11am – 3pm at Fraser River Park, 8705 Angus Drive in Vancouver, near the South Vancouver Delivery Depot.
EVERYONE WELCOME, BRING YOUR FAMILY!
WE WILL ALSO BE DRAWING THE WINNER OF THE LOCAL WIDE 50/50 DRAW AT THE BBQ
*Due to limited seating we are asking that individuals bring their own blankets or camp chairs.*
Sunday July 28, 2019 1pm
Maritime Labour Centre
111 Victoria Dr Vancouver, BC
AGENDA FOR THE JULY GMM:
In Solidarity,
Chris Zukowsky
President
50/50 tickets will be available throughout, with the draw at end of the GMM.
*Please note there is free parking in the rear of the building off of Pandora St. and access to the building is from this parking area.
*Sign Language Interpreters have been confirmed.
June 13, 2019 Bulletin # 080
Day 15
On Day 15, Toni MacAfee – Atlantic Regional Education and Organization Officer testified about negative, non-medical comments that Canada Post management was telling Great-West Life/Morneau Shepell Case Managers to enter in employees’ STDP files. After that, Geoff Bickerton – Director of Research testified on the history of Group 1 staffing and how we have fought for many years to maximize full-time employment and how important this issue is to us.
May 30, 2019
Bulletin # 079
Arbitration Issues So Far
We’ve been participating in the arbitration process set down by Bill C-89, the back-to-work legislation that passed last November. Although we believe the law is unconstitutional and violates our charter rights, we will abide by it while we challenge it in the courts.
That’s why you’re currently working under the terms of the expired contracts, and that’s why we are in this arbitration process.
The negotiating committee is working hard on presenting evidence to the arbitrator on the issues that were on the bargaining table, and bringing in witnesses who can explain to her the actual work process, issues and the impact on their lives.
Here’s a round-up of the issues that we’ve addressed in arbitration so far, for both bargaining units.
| Urban Postal Operations unit | RSMC unit |
| · Multiple-bundle delivery method | · Pay for all hours worked including overtime |
| · Percentage of coverage formula and mail volume index | · Pension on hours beyond Schedule “A” hours, up to 8 hours per day |
| · Unwanted overtime on own route | · Coverage of all absences |
| · Overburdening | · Restructures |
| · Health and Safety issues including increased injury rates | · Maximizing number of 8-hour routes |
| · Short-Term Disability Plan | · Short-Term Disability Plan |
| · Leave for other Reasons (Special Leave) | · Leave for Other Reasons (Special Leave) |
| · Post-retirement benefits – eligibility date |
The following are other topics that the Arbitrator recognized as matters in dispute, that still need to be presented:
| Urban Postal Operations unit | RSMC unit |
| · Wages and Cost of Living Allowance | · Wages and Cost of Living Allowance |
| · Staffing Group 1 | · Maintaining Pay Equity |
| · Injury on Duty Leave | · Injury on Duty Leave |
| · Union Education Fund | · Union Education Fund |
| · Job Security | · Job Security |
| · Contracting Out/New Services | · Contracting out and Job Retention |
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| Urban Postal Operations unit (cont’d) | RSMC unit (cont’d) |
| · Union Proposals for Joint Projects (Social Stewards, Environment, and Service Expansion) | · Union Proposals for Joint Projects (Social Stewards, Environment, and Service Expansion) |
| · Updating of Expiry Dates in the Collective Agreement | · Weekend Parcel Delivery (CPC demand) |
| · Temporary Staffing Group 2 (CPC Demand) |
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| · Temporary Workforce to Reduce Overtime (CPC Demand) |
Days 14 and 15 and the Next Steps
Days 14 and 15 of the arbitration are now complete. We provided expert evidence from Dr. Daniel Robinson on the ergonomic impacts of the two (multi)-bundle delivery method.
We began our presentation of our evidence on some of the problems with the STDP with testimony from Sister Jackie Lester, a RSMC from Surrey, BC and Sister Debbie Carmichael, the former Ontario Regional Grievance Officer. We will continue this evidence on June 10.
Negotiate Now!
While we are engaging in the legislated process, we’re still working to bring Canada Post back to the negotiating table
Having a new National President – Jan Simpson – and a relatively new CEO at Canada Post Corporation – Doug Ettinger – may be a good opportunity to resume negotiations and pursue a negotiated settlement. We know that’s the preferred way to address our issues and move forward.
Stay informed, stay engaged, and keep telling the boss that we want real solutions to our issues – we want negotiated collective agreements.
In Solidarity,
Nancy Beauchamp
Chief Negotiator, RSMC Unit
Sylvain Lapointe
On Behalf of the Negotiating Committee Urban Unit
Following the election for Union Representative Pacific Region for Jennifer Savage, the above position is now open for election. (The duties of the Health and Safety Director are listed below.)
Candidates must be a member in good standing and must have attended at least three (3) General Membership Meetings in the twelve (12) months prior to and inclusive of the close of nominations as per Article 9.1 D of our by-laws.
Interim election procedures apply. Nominations in writing, with written acceptance, may be sent to the Union Hall prior to the June GMM. Nominations may also be made and accepted at the Thursday, June 27, 2019, GMM.
The election will be held:
Thursday June 27, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.
Maritime Labour Centre
This election will take place as part of the normal order of business during the June Membership Meeting as per Article 9.7 A of our by-laws, and will cover till the annual election in January 2020.
*Please note that you must be a member in good standing to vote.*
6.7 THE HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTOR:
Shall report to the Executive Committee