We Need A Just Recovery
When COVID-19 abates, there will be a great struggle over what policies and ideas take centre-stage. The public is certainly grateful to frontline workers right now – whether they are…
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Leader • Trailblazer • Activist • Mentor • Friend
Megan Whitfield embodied all of these characteristics and so much more, and the void her passing has left at CUPW, and within the labour movement, will never be fully filled.…
CUPW National President Jan Simpson appearing in front of Standing Committee on Government Operations
Jan Simpson, National President, CUPW – Presentation to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, House of Commons of Canada regarding COVID-19 – May 22, 2020 Thank you, Mr.…
One Year After Convention: CUPW Members Play Vital Role in Keeping Communities Connected
Only one year ago, we had just finished our national convention and I wrote that I would follow through with “my commitment to build a united union, to fight the…
Solidarity with the LGBTQ Community: Breaking the Silence
On May 17th, we join over 130 other countries worldwide in celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. We must remember and acknowledge the continued systemic injustice faced…
Disability Guide for Shop Stewards
The latest version of the Disability Guide for Shop Stewards is available below. The Corportion’s decision to replace sick leave with a system by which private,for-profit companies manage our health…
Pay Increment Update and Pay Outs
After numerous consultations with the employer on the issue of the pay increments (Article 35.08 – Promotions and Demotions, and Appendix A of the Urban agreement), Canada Post Corporation (CPC)…
Calgary Involvement in Calgary Outbreak Inquiry
Red Flags in Calgary Last Friday in Calgary, the public health authority declared an outbreak at the mail processing plant. Six cases since April 20 have been confirmed so far.…
CUPW Calls on the Government to Urgently Protect Gig Economy Workers
OTTAWA – On Monday, May 11th, Foodora Couriers will work their last day as the company will officially exit the Canadian market. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is…
Emergency Child Care in Ontario: An Unfolding Story
On April 17, 2020 the Ford Government announced an expansion of eligible workers able to access free emergency child care in Ontario. It was the right thing to do, even…
Arbitration Finished!
On May 6, CUPW and Canada Post presented their respective oral arguments to Arbitrator Elizabeth MacPherson. The arbitration is finally complete and now we have to wait for the decision.…
Emergency Child Care (Ontario Only)
Ford gives with one hand and takes with the other! On April 17, 2020 the Ford Government announced an expansion of eligible workers able to access free emergency child care…