National Grievances
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has recently filed four National Grievances. These violations of our Collective Agreements affect both Urban and RSMC members. N00-16-00007 and N00-16-R0005 Articles 5, 6,…
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News & Announcements
Holiday Season and Overburdening
Brothers & Sisters, The holiday season is upon us once again. This is the busiest time of the year in terms of workload, as parcel and Admail volumes are at…
Community Picket Lines Set Up in London
For immediate release Ottawa – This morning, we were informed that Union and community members in London, Ontario set up picket lines outside the Mail Processing Plant. In solidarity with…
Actions Continue from Coast to Coast
We continue to hear of news that allies have blockaded Canada Post facilities in various locations. The labour movement is stepping up in a big way to support postal workers…
Community Picket Lines Set Up in Halifax and Edmonton
For immediate release Ottawa – This morning, we were informed that union and community members in Nova Scotia set up picket lines at the Halifax Processing Plant. In solidarity with…
Community Mobilization
After almost a year of negotiations, over 5 weeks of rotating strikes and the adoption of an unconstitutional law suspending negotiations there were some who thought the fight was over.…
Family Status Accommodation
The employer has an obligation under the Collective Agreement and the Canadian Human Rights Act to accommodate workers and this includes accommodation for family status. Unlike accommodation for physical restrictions,…
Error in Dues Collection for RSMC permanent Relief Employees
This bulletin is to inform you that CUPW and Canada Post have found an error in the way union dues have been calculated and deducted for Permanent Relief Employees (PRE)…
Community Picket Lines Set Up in Hamilton and Windsor
For immediate release Ottawa – This morning, we were informed that union and community members in Ontario set up picket lines at the Hamilton Processing Plant in Hamilton last night…
Community Picket Lines Set Up at Pacific Processing Centre
For immediate release Ottawa – This morning, we were informed that members of several major unions in British Columbia have set up picket-lines at the Pacific Processing Centre, the third…
We Have Only Just Begun to Claim Our Power
The government has aligned themselves with Canada Post. They have legislated more pain, injuries and unpaid work. But they cannot legislate labour peace. Canada Post has the potential to do…
Statement from CUPW President Mike Palecek – Back to Work Legislation Next Steps
For Immediate Release Ottawa – After 37 days of rotating strikes, unconstitutional legislation has removed the right to strike for postal workers. Legal strike action ends at noon today, but…