CUPW intends to be part of the solution to the COVID-19 crisis and enable members to care for ourselves, our families, and our communities. We can all play a part in mitigating the spread of the virus and protecting our vulnerable populations.
On March 18, Canada Post Corporation issued some new directives on social distancing in and around the workplace. Also, they are directing workers who have returned to Canada from any international destination since March 14 or are showing symptoms of COVID-19 not to report to work. This directive also applies if someone in your household meets these criteria and you have been in contact with them.
CUPW is concerned with the lack of compliance and consistency being applied in workplaces, and that customer behaviour and interactions are not being addressed properly.
Some of the issues that members are raising in the workplace include cleaning staff and supplies, use of taxis and insufficient cleaning of them is certain areas, quarantine enforcement, leave and pay provisions for Urban Temporary Employees and OCREs (lack there of).