World Post Day is On October 9
What a unique year it’s been so far for the world’s crucial postal systems and for us, the workers who make it all happen. The role of a reliable, secure,…
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News & Announcements
The Pandemic Isn’t Over: We Must Remain Vigilant and Protected as We Enter the Second Wave
Canadian health authorities predicted a second wave of the coronavirus early on, and indeed, COVID-19 cases are rising in some parts of the country. CUPW members everywhere have done an…
CUPW demands climate emergency action, improvement of labour laws and expansion of public postal service
This week, Parliament of Canada reconvenes for a new session. The new session will begin by our Governor General’s speech from the throne. The speech is pronounced by the Governor…
Pay Equity Update
Canada Post Finally Provides a Timeline for Employees on Workers Compensation Board (WCB) for the Retroactive Period It has been 11 months since the “phase 3” retro payment for pay…
RSMC Overtime Payment – Important Update
Following many discussions with Canada Post representatives and after reviewing the arbitration decision, in great detail, some clarifications to the June 18, 2020 Bulletin (#152) are required. Arbitrator MacPherson’s award…
Labour Day 2020
This Monday, September 7, is Labour Day a time for organized labour to be seen, heard, and united. We celebrated with workers of the world on May 1 – international…
Additional Funding and Resources for a #SafeSeptember are Non-Negotiable
We all have known for six months that this day would come. Many CUPW members and their families have already made the difficult decision to send their children back to…
Constitutional Meetings held by Virtual Platforms
The National Executive Board, at its August 18 to 21, 2020 meeting discussed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on meetings stipulated in the National Constitution. Taken into consideration were…
For Workers, By Workers
CUPW is launching a new publication made up entirely of stories and events from the membership! Are you planning a Local action? Is anyone in your Local speaking at an…
Support the APWU and NALC: Save the USPS!
The Trump White House is attacking the United States Postal Service, in a vicious combination of voter suppression efforts and a radical privatization agenda. A new Trump-appointed Postmaster General, Louis…
Free Collective Bargaining and Our Right to Strike
The new Collective Agreements imposed by Arbitrator MacPherson address some of our concerns, but also leave some major issues unresolved. This award is a great example of how we cannot…
Solidarity with the TForce Logistics Canada Ottawa Negotiations
On Monday, August 10, the members of the Ottawa bargaining unit of TForce Logistics Canada Inc. will vote on the employer’s final offer. A strike vote will also be held.…