This week we have had our final consult regarding the 6.05 notice and the resulting shift bid it would trigger.
As the nature of the notice, the bid will be an open bid for all sections, including PIF. This will also result in a zeroing out of the EOL in all sections. With this bid, any vacation bid before will still be honored. CPC is to have the shift bid sheets to be given out on May 1st. Please when you fill it out make sure that you use all your choices. If you are away on annual around that time, please make sure your supervisor has a way to contact you or a steward has your proxy to bid. The bid is to last 10 days, with the results being posted by May 20. The implementation date will be provided later, due to the work stoppage potential as of May 22.
Despite our best efforts we lost around 10 full time positions on shift 2 and around 7 part time positions. Those positions were mostly spread over shift 1 and 3. The start times for Full timers are staying the same as the current roster we are in. We fought and objected to the moving of any positions on shift 2, as the Collective Agreement states they are to have as many positions as possible in day shift. We argued for our members who have adapted their lives to a certain shift but now may be forced to struggle with figuring out a new shift with their family obligations. Unfortunately, despite some minor gains from the original proposal, Canada Post stuck by their operational requirements. We will file the appropriate grievances.
If you are either self-accommodated there are some things you should keep in mind. If you have self-accommodated, please get your medical submitted as soon as possible as there is no guarantee you will stay in the section you currently have accommodated yourself in.
I know these are stressful times. If anyone has some concerns or questions or just needs help, please don’t hesitate to reach out at (604) 685-6581 ext. 6 and I will do my best to help.
In Solidarity,
Bryan Schuck, 3rd Vice President
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