Expanded Quarantine Provisions Leave Explained
As noted in our April 6, 2020 bulletin (Bulletin #110), three categories of permanent postal workers will finally get access to quarantine leave. At the start of the COVID-19 crisis,…
COVID-19 and Special Leave for Child and Elder Care at Canada Post
Canada Post takes its cue from the Federal Government to extend leave provisions for workers beyond the April 10, 2020 deadline. Responding to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Canada Post is…
Postal Workers Wary of Federal Government’s Partnership with Amazon Canada
For immediate Release OTTAWA – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is concerned that a new distribution deal may be rewarding Amazon Canada for creating stressful, precarious jobs; ignoring workers’…
More Quarantine, Admail Improvements
On April 6, we’ve confirmed a change in Canada Post Corporation’s (CPC) practice for: Workers over 70, Pregnant workers, and Immune-suppressed/High-risk workers. Permanent Workers who fall under these categories will…
Quarantine Leave for employees 70+ and/or with pre-existing medical conditions and those considered high risk
From Canada Post: We continue to adjust our response to COVID-19 to protect and support our people, with employee health and safety always our highest priority. Effective immediately, we are…
Connecting in Uncertain Times
These are challenging and stressful times for CUPW members. The loss of normalcy; the loss of connection; the invisible, unknown health risks, and not knowing what tomorrow will bring are…