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Vancouver Trans March and Dyke March

 

Hello members!

Your Vancouver 846 Organizing Committee wanted to let you know what is happening during the upcoming long weekend for Vancouver pride events. We are once again planning a presence at two very important events: The Trans March and the Dyke March. We do plan to have a union presence at both marches, and if you would like to march alongside your union just look out for the union pride flags.

Unlike Vancouver Pride, these are meant to be protests against the discrimination we still face. While they are still enjoyable events and we encourage everybody to attend, please keep in mind there is a different tone in the proceedings. We do not have any planned presence at the official Vancouver Pride events, however we still encourage members to go out and enjoy the parade and festivities.

Trans March:

On Friday July 31st will be the annual Trans March. At time of publishing for this bulletin, full details have not yet been released by their organizers. Please check linktr.ee/vancouvertransmarch for full details. HOWEVER, the march always runs along Commercial Drive, starting around 5pm from either Clark Park or Trout Lake near the community center.

If you are interested at all in volunteering, they are still looking for volunteers. Please visit the above link or use this QR code for the volunteer form.

Dyke March & Festival:

On Saturday August 1st, the Dyke March will meet at 11am at McSpadden Park, then march up Commercial Drive to Grandview Park. There, the Dyke March Festival will be on until 5pm. We encourage everybody to come and visit the amazing vendors and performances.

More information can be found at www.vancouverdykemarch.com. If you are interested in volunteering, visit the above link or use this QR code for the volunteer form.

In Solidarity,

CUPW 846 Organizing Committee                                                       lb/CUPE-3338

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Special General Membership Meeting

Saturday August 8th, at 10am

Zoom Video/Phone Conference 

You must register in advance for this meeting.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hPtLdtRTQ26zs8ZvsishTQ

Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 6th at Noon

*Due to the information needed to be sent to participants, and the time required to authenticate registrations, all participants must register by the deadline above. *Admission to the meeting will close fifteen (15) minutes from the start of the meeting.

This meeting is to vote on the resolutions sent by the membership to make changes to the CUPW Constitution.

There will be no other business discussed at this meeting.

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

***Sign Language Interpreters are confirmed***

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Every year, the Vancouver Trans March is a celebration of joy and diversity that marches ever year on the Friday of the August long weekend; this year the march will take place on July 31st on Commercial Drive. Over the last few years, the march has grown in size, and last year the march had a record attendance of nearly 7,000 people!

The Vancouver Local has been a proud and long-standing supporter of the Vancouver Trans March, and this year, we are calling on postal workers to support the march by volunteering to make all the logistics of the march possible. Roles include setup, tear down, first aid, road safety, de-escalation, active listening and several other roles that many of our CUPW members already have experience in.

If you are interested in being a part of the Vancouver Trans March, please scan this QR code for more information or to sign up.

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

CUPW Vancouver local 846

 

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JULY General Membership Meeting

July 25th, Saturday at 10am

Maritimes Labour Centre 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver

Agenda for the July GMM:

  1. Land Acknowledgment
  2. Reading of Truth and Reconciliation: Calls to Action
  3. Reading of Harassment Policy
  4. Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
  5. Business arising out of the minutes
  6. Reading of New Members
  7. Financials
  8. New Business
  9. Nominations and elections:
    1. By Elections Executive Steward PPC Shift 2  
  10. Executive Committee Motions
  11. Unfinished business
  12. Correspondence
  13. Executive and Committee Reports
  14. Good and Welfare
  15. Adjournment

***ASL Interpreters have been confirmed for this meeting***

 In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

Vancouver local 846

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6.11     EXECUTIVE STEWARDS
A.  Shall be elected officers and voting members of the Executive Committee.
B. Shall be members of the Grievance Committee.
C.  Shall report and consult with the Second Vice-President regarding Health and Safety matters for their shift or work area.
D. Shall accompany the President or First Vice-President into management meetings, when requested by the President or First Vice-President.
E.  Shall work in conjunction with the Grievance Officer on the preparation and hearing of grievances at the first level and arbitration, when required.
F.  Shall attend appropriate Shop Steward meetings, and shall make reports to the Shop Steward meetings and the Executive Committee.
G. All Executive Stewards shall be given the opportunity to assist the Grievance Officer in the preparation and processing of grievances. The Executive Stewards shall be booked off on an equitable and rotating basis.
Motion 1:

Be it resolved that the dues waiver request to cover dues for Mike Palecek from  October 2024 to February 2026 is approved.

Motion 2:

Motion to make Secretary Treasurer full time for the month of August and September 2026.

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WOMEN`S COMMITTEE

WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN

The Vancouver Local is having a Women’s Committee meeting on July 11th ,2026  at 10am Via Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sOGLaynhRK24mjYGNFb6Vw

If you are interested in participating on this committee, please read the information below, taken from our Vancouver Local By-laws, in regards to the committee’s mandate:

8.3 P Women`s Committee

  • The Women`s Committee shall be an open standing committee to deal with the status of women in the workplace, union and society.
  • In May of each year, the Women`s Committee shall meet and elect a Coordinator. The Coordinator shall be allowed to book-off up to eight (8) members permitting for loss of wages. Any dispute regarding book-offs shall go to the Local Executive and at the subsequent General Membership Meeting.
  • The Local Women`s Committee functions shall be to study issues and concerns affecting women and shall make recommendations to the Local Executive Committee on:
  • Involvement of women in the Union with the goal of full participation of women in all levels of the Union;
  • The education of membership on equality issues facing women;
  • The situation of women in the workplace and ways to improve it.

All women are welcome to participate on the Committee. If You would like to discuss specific topic, please send them in advance to my attention via email: [email protected]

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

Vancouver local 846          

 ASL Interpreters are confirmed                                      

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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE MEETING

Saturday July 18th at 10 am
Zoom Video/Phone Conference

 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information   about joining the meeting.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cVbHlv5kSWS3CTdE5AMXOA

     Registration will close on Friday July 17th at 10am

   The Vancouver Local is having a Human Rights Committee Meeting

If you have any specific agenda items to discuss at the committee meeting, please send it  via       email at [email protected] .

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

Vancouver Local 846