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Fall Education Seminars – November 17 – 20, 2022 – Harrison Hot Springs

The Fall education seminars for the Pacific Region will be held at Harrison Hot Springs Resort. The courses will run from Thursday, November 17th to November 20th, 2022. The following courses are being offered:

BASIC SHOP STEWARD

This course aims to provide new Stewards with basic training, knowledge and confidence. Topics include the different roles of the Steward, how to investigate and file a grievance, communication skills, Shop Steward rights, the Steward as Organizer/Mobilizer, and key provisions of the Urban Operations and RSMC Collective Agreements.

Note: This course is for new Stewards.

CHANGES TO COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT – URBAN

This course outlines the changes to the Urban Operations Collective Agreement between CUPW and Canada Post.

It is particularly recommended for Local Executive members, Grievance Officers and Stewards, but could be offered to other members. Since this is an update course, participants should already be familiar with the Urban Collective Agreement.

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SPECIAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Thursday, October 6th at 6:30pm

     Zoom Video/Phone Conference

You must register in advance for this meeting.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 5th at 6:30 pm.

  Link to register:   

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvdO-hqDIrGNY1-Y3BJcMPddtXWTdSFEPY

*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 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 not confirmed                                               lb/CUPE3338

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West Coast Women’s Show Give Away!

We were gifted Four (4) tickets to the West Coast Women’s Show at Tradex (Fraser Valley Exhibition Center) The tickets are good for October 14th, 15th & 16th 2022

To be entered into the draw please email

[email protected]

OR

Call the Hall at

604 – 685 – 6581

And leave a message in the general mailbox

With your name and workstation (For delivery)

Draw will be done October 12th, 2022

In Solidarity,

Katie Poch

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CUPW VANCOUVER HALLOWEEN AND DIWALI FESTIVAL

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY TOGETHER

  At Fraserview Banquet Hall 

Entrance at Chester street

8240 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3X6

Friday, October 28th, doors open at 6.30pm

The CUPW Vancouver is excited to announce our Second ever combined Diwali and Halloween celebration and dance. CUPW members, as well as friends and family [+19] of members from all locals are welcome! Come in your traditional South Asian dress or your favourite Halloween costume. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw, music, dancing, games and more!

Indian Food will be provided

drinks will be available (cash-bar),

Admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door.  Tickets are available through Eventbrite:

This is a licensed   19+ event

NO MINORS.

DUE TO THE TERMS OF OUR LIQOUR LICENCE, ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED.

In Solidarity,

For more info or physical tickets please contact:

Katie Poch, Organizing Director 

Anju Parmar, President                   

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CUPW PENSION COURSE

Sunday, November 6th

8am – 4pm

 Application deadline is Monday, October 24th, 2022 at Noon

No late applications will be accepted.

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AFTER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS**

**Course will be held at the Maritime Labour Center**

#130-111 Victoria Dr. Vancouver, B.C.

*Subject to change based on availability and public health orders*

This course is separate from the retirement seminar offered by Canada Post and explains our Pension Plan from the Union’s perspective. This course is co-facilitated by Retirement Committee Member Marion Pollack.

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