After months of attempting to achieve a negotiated collective agreement with Canada Post, CUPW was forced to issue a 72 hour strike notice at 11:59 p.m. EDT, Thursday, June 2, 2011.
Canada Post responded immediately by canceling all benefits including leaves, health benefits and financial benefits. The union has encouraged all members who were affected by these benefit cuts to grieve each occurrence. A “Lockout Group Grievance” check list form is available HERE.
As part of this despicable action, the employer did not pay their 70% nor deduct and submit the member’s 30% of the monthly premiums for the British Columbia Medical Services Plan. This has resulted in BC CUPW members receiving a bill from Revenue Services of British Columbia for the full premium covering the month of June 2011.
The Union is recommending the members pay the bill. They should then file a grievance including both a copy of the bill and proof of payment. Members can use the same “Lockout Group Grievance” form to submit their grievance.