Author: CUPW Vancouver

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Retired Members 2012 AGM

Retired or retiring soon? Never before in our history has it been more important for retired CUPW members to stay active with the Union. As we all witnessed during this latest round of collective bargaining, the benefits of the retirees are and will continue to be under attack. The struggle really does continue.

We strongly urge all of our retired members to participate in the Canadian Union of Postal Workers Metro Vancouver Retired Members organization. They have recently launched a web site (retired.cupwvancouver.org) and are inviting all retired CUPW members to their 2012 Annual General Meeting. It will take place on Friday, March 23rd, 2012, beginning at one pm, at the Lions Den Lounge, 770 Commercial Drive, East Vancouver, B.C.

The CUPW Retired Members organization can be reached at: [email protected].

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CUPW SUPPORTS BC’S TEACHERS

CUPW SUPPORTS BC’S TEACHERS

Last week the Provincial Minister of Education tabled back-to-work legislation against the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation. Like CUPW, Teachers were never given the opportunity to negotiate a collective agreement. Teachers have been engaged in work to rule and unstrike action since the beginning of this school year, however, the Liberal Government of Christy Clark have refused to move on any substantive issues.

Workers cannot just sit back and accept this behaviour from our elected representatives. For one we must stop voting for the representatives of the 1 %. More importantly we must stand up and record our dissent when Unions are forced to return to work and have their collective bargaining rights stripped away. Continue reading “CUPW SUPPORTS BC’S TEACHERS”

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Strike Pay is Non-Taxable

Strike Pay is Not Taxed

The Vancouver Local has been receiving numerous enquiries regarding whether or not strike pay is taxable income.  The last time this was an issue was 1997 but tax law has not changed since then.  Stike pay is still not taxable.  Canada Revenue Agency’s web site maintains a list of “Amounts that are not taxed” which includes the following:

“most payments of the type commonly referred to as strike pay you received from your union, even if you perform picketing duties as a requirement of membership; and”

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Kelly Porter: thoughts from your friends at Canada Post



Kelly Porter

Kelly, some might say that you were a castle.

Tall turrets, that enabled a spectacular view and deep deep dungeons reaching far into the earth.

A fine moat encompassing your fortress, with a draw bridge for a special few. Occasionally the draw bridge would be lowered and Kelly came out to play.

Those were bright humorous times sharing good food and a few drinks whilst beating everyone at pool.

The Flying Beaver Waitresses will miss your generous tips, you always made us look bad, and they were all smiles.

We hope they have pulled pork, or butter chicken wherever you are now and of course every sports channel known to humanity so you could watch the game. And did I mention beat everyone at pool!?

We won’t forget these times; they are forever in our hearts. Many people will miss your face, and the Starbucks on Bridgeport has already noted a dip in sales without you sliding thru for that 6 shot latte in those sexy wheels. By the way, where are the keys??

So on behalf of every customer you delivered to, and all the people you worked with on your Canada Post journey, thank you for sharing what you could. May you find a place to love, prosper, and laugh for a long time.

No 24’s

No Flyers

No Pain

Just peace.

May your drawbridge forever be lowered.

From your friends at Canada Post.

 

Please join Kelly’s friends and Co-workers to celebrate her life.
Come have a drink, tell a story and share a laugh.

DATE: Saturday, March 3, 2012 @ 5:00 PM

PLACE: Pier 73 Restaurant – 3500 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC. (Google Map)