Working in Extreme Cold
Most parts of the country get extreme cold weather at various times throughout the winter, and this year is no exception. Despite the milder temperatures experienced so far in southern…
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Working in the Heat
While summer has been late to arrive in many regions, some have already experienced heat waves, and it is very likely that more will occur again this year. Find out…
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…
It’s Time To Reduce Injuries and Improve Working Conditions
In 2009, when Canada Post began introducing Postal Transformation, management proclaimed that the new work methods would result in a dramatic reduction in injuries. For many years CPC management congratulated…
The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
This article is from the Canadian Labour Congress website: The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s 2012 report Changing Directions-Changing Lives: the Mental Health Strategy for Canada recommended the wide adoption…
Hurting? Had enough stress and overwork? We can change things
Is your workload unmanageable? Do you suffer from work-related stress? Is your work causing physical and emotional stress? A lifetime of overwork and under appreciation is neither acceptable nor sustainable.…
Fighting to Change the Culture of Bullying at Canada Post – Next Steps
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers will meet interim President and CEO of Canada Post, Jessica McDonald, and the heads of all unions at Canada Post, on July 23rd to…
Canada Day Radio Announcement on CKWW 530 AM
Local 630 has a radio announcement on CKWW 530 for Canada Day, admonishing all of us to drive responsibly – not distracted by phone calls or texts, not impaired by…
Consider becoming a Health & Safety Representative
It is now possible for CUPW members to become a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) in Canada Post offices with fewer than 20 employees. Under an agreement reached between the…
Why We Need Social Stewards
As the world around us gets busier, more hectic and our work/life balance is becoming unbalanced, sometimes we need someone to turn to that we know and trust. In some…
Take a Stand Against BULLYING – on April 11 wear PINK
April 11, 2018 marks the International DAY OF PINK – a day where communities across the country and the world unite to celebrate diversity and bring an end to homophobia,…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau questioned on Post Office Bullies
Last night, at a town hall meeting in Winnipeg, the Prime Minister was asked a question about bullying, harassment and intimidation of workers at Canada Post. The audience member pointed…
Employers Convicted for Ministry of Labour Health & Safety Violations
This is a real eye opener, folks. It’s astounding to learn the number of companies, many of them large and well known, that are guilty of violating Health and Safety…
Guarding Minds at Work
“Guarding Minds @ Work (GM@W) is a unique and free, comprehensive set of resources designed to protect and promote psychological health and safety in the workplace. GM@W resources allow employers…
Stress at Work, Mental Injury and the Law in Canada: A Discussion Paper for the Mental Health Commission of Canada
“The body of scientific knowledge connecting mental health and the organization of work is large, persuasive and of long standing. Essentially, the evidence says that the precipitation or aggravation of…
Employers warned about liability for mental health
“Most employers have learned to guard against litigation by ensuring the physical safety of their workers, but more of them must now add protections for psychological well-being, says a leading…