Change in Work Methods for RSMCs
Canada Post has notified the Union that they are changing the work methods for RSMCs. In regard to Personal Contact Items (PCIs), CPC has decided that there will no longer…
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Shop Floor Action, Workers Stepping Up
Everywhere postal workers are delivering under poor conditions. It’s been over 100 years since we delivered during a pandemic. Yet, workers continue to defend themselves and support health care workers.…
Postal Workers and Emergency Child Care Services – Provinces and Territories
Greetings Sisters, Brothers, Friends: The majority of provinces and territories have closed licensed child care services because of the COVID pandemic. This means that many postal workers lost access to…
Peel Warehouse Workers Centre and the COVID-19 Crisis
On January 19, CUPW launched The Warehouse Workers Centre – Peel. Located in Brampton, it’s a place for workers to gather, access resources, get training, and organize. The centre hosts…
President’s Blog: National Day of Mourning
Every year on April 28, we take time to remember and honour the many workers who have passed away, were injured, or made ill because of the work they do.…
Postponing UEP
Because of the uncertainty around government measures to confine Canadians, it is necessary to postpone the Union Education Program for now. The upcoming session was scheduled to take place in…
Why Won’t Canada Post Negotiate With CUPW?
You may have heard by now the PSAC-UPCE and Canada Post have reached a tentative agreement. We do not know the details of this agreement, other than it is a…
National Day of Mourning – April 28, 2020 – 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 on the job. This annual…
A Way Out of Domestic Abuse
One of the terrible effects of COVID-19 is that it has led to a growth in reported cases of domestic violence. Shelters in Canada are reporting growing needs. In France,…
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit – Amended
TO OUR MEMBERS: MAIN CRITERIA OF ELIGIBILITY: ONLY FOR WORKERS WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO PAID LEAVE What is the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)? The CERB is a…
Fighting Back: Locals Rising to Occasion to Keep Our Workplace and Community Safe
In these unprecedented times, everywhere, postal workers deliver, showing once again the crucial role we have in keeping the country going. We matter, and, as always, the struggle continues. Workplace…
Your Postal Workers’ Safety Is Everybody’s Safety!
Our public postal service is as vital as ever, delivering essential goods and keeping the economy moving. It helps enable quarantine and self-isolation. Together we will #flattenthecurve. You can help:…