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Working Conditions Deteriorate at Canada Post

As bargaining continues between CUPW and Canada Post, and CUPW members engage in nationwide rotating strikes in an effort to get Canada Post to negotiate seriously, working conditions have rapidly declined on our work floors.

Not only has Canada Post cancelled all paid vacation and sick leave since CUPW gave strike notice, but as of this week they hit our most vulnerable workers hard with the announcement that all temporary workers would be laid-off, and in many locations, injured and PPD workers being accommodated in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act would be sent home without pay.

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Postal strikes and myths – Part 1

June 7, 2011  –  14:35

Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) / Bulletin

Negotiations Bulletin no. 59

There’s nothing like a postal dispute to bring out the harbingers of “the death of the letter” and even the post office. Right wing groups tend to come out of the woodwork as well. They pounce on the opportunity to advance their view of a postal world where competition prevails and everything magically improves. As a rule, there’s a lot of rhetoric and talk about productivity, volumes and much more. Much gets said during a postal strike and quite a bit of it is bunk. Continue reading “Postal strikes and myths – Part 1”

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Your Rights Under the Canada Labour Code

Negotiations Bulletin no. 53

CUPW has served the 72-hour strike notice required under the Canada Labour Code. Canada Post’s response was to inform CUPW that the terms and conditions have changed for Urban Operations members. According to CPC the Urban Operations Collective Agreement will no longer be in full force and effect, and therefore members including temporary workers, will be covered by the Canada Labour Code. We have notified CPC that we disagree with their position and believe the collective agreement continues to apply. However members should know their rights under the Code.

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Picket Captain Orientaion Meetings

CUPW Vancouver Local
Picket Captain
Orientation Meetings

If you are already signed up as one of out Local Strike/Lockout Picket Captains, or if you are interested in becoming one – you are invited to attend one of our upcoming orientation meetings.

When:
May 14, 2011
9:30 am
 
May 18, 2011

12:30 pm
or
4:30 pm
Where: Vancouver Local Union Hall Boardroom
4530 Dawson Street, Burnaby
(Back of the building on the ground level)

In Solidarity,

Aaron Spires/Louise Sloan/Frances Maher
Vancouver Local Strike Coordinators

Together We Stand, Divided We Beg
The Workers United Will Never Be Defeated

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Children Are Welcome On The Picket Line!

Children Are Welcome
On The Picket Line!

 

  • Picket lines have been, and are family friendly. Your children are welcome!
  • Invite family members and friends to come out in support. The more the merrier!
  • Plan accordingly! If it isn’t possible to bring your children you might want to ask family and friends for their help.
  • There are many places that will also help out. The Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre offers information and referrals for families:
    http://www.wstcoast.org (604-709-5699)
  • Call your local community centre to ask about drop-ins and discounts.

For example, you can call:

► YMCA/YWCA
► East End Family place ( Commercial Drive area)
► Brittannia Community Centre
► Roundhouse Community Centre ( 5 minute walk from VMPP)
► Your Local Community Centre
► The Union Hall

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