Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our Planet
Earth Day is here again! Sometimes the climate crisis can be so discouraging, and the scale of what needs to be done can seem daunting. But there are always positives…
National Day of Mourning – April 28, 2022 – CUPW Shows Respect
The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28, is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness at work. This annual event…
Negotiated improvements for Bee-Clean Workers in Atlantic Canada
We are pleased to report that this week the Bee-Clean maintenance workers in Dieppe and Saint John NB and St. John’s NL have ratified two new collective agreements with their…
The 2nd Annual Megan Whitfield Bursary – Inspiring a New Generation of Activists
Almost two years ago, CUPW, and the labour movement, lost Sister Megan Whitfield – a long-time postal worker who dedicated her life to improving the lives of working people. She…
Environment Bulletin: Canada Post Pilots Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Some Locations
The Government of Canada recently released its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. Part of the Government’s climate plan is that all climate and emissions reduction targets be applied to Crown corporations.…
Second-Class Minimum Wage becomes Law in Ontario
OTTAWA – Gig Workers United and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers condemn Bill 88, passed today by the Ford government, which modifies minimum employment standards for app-based workers. While…