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Rick Irving for Representative of All Retired Members – Canada Post Pension Plan

Pension / Bulletin

2008-2011/465

The National Executive Board of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers has endorsed Brother Rick Irving to be the elected representative of all retired members of the Canada Post Pension Plan.

At a time when Canada Post wants new hires to be covered by a defined contribution pension plan, instead of the current defined benefit pension plan, we need a strong union voice to protect current and future retirees. Rick Irving is committed to ensuring that retirees have a voice in the administration of their pension plan, including its investments, how it communicates with its members, services them, and pension education issues.

As a retired person receiving a pension from Canada Post Pension Plan, you will soon be receiving a ballot to vote for your representative on the Pension Advisory Council (PAC).

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Dues, Dues, What’s Happening with my Dues?

August 25, 2011  –  12:00

Dues / Bulletin

2008-2011/468

Members covered by the Urban Operations collective agreement have noticed strange things happening with respect to dues deductions.  The problems began with the Corporation’s decision to not collect dues in June, arguing that the collective agreement was not in effect during the strike/lockout period.  This, coupled with subsequent decisions, has had a ripple effect which will be observed for months to come.

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Jack Layton 1950 – 2011: A Letter to Canadians

Dear Friends,

Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination.

Unfortunately my treatment has not worked out as I hoped. So I am giving this letter to my partner Olivia to share with you in the circumstance in which I cannot continue. Continue reading “Jack Layton 1950 – 2011: A Letter to Canadians”

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PIGHEADED DISCHARGE OVERTURNED AT ARBITRATION!

On July 29, 2011, Arbitrator Joan Gordon overturned an indefinite suspension and subsequent discharge that was imposed on Kay Matheson on the grounds of her refusal to attend an Independent Medical Examination (IME) by a physician of Manulife’s choosing. Matheson, a long-term Shop Steward and Depot 74 Letter Carrier, was indefinitely suspended on April 29, 2010 and later discharged on August 6, 2010. Her discharge came as the culmination of a series of threatening letters from numerous members of Canada Post’s management team operating under the leadership of Marie Robinson, Director of Operations. Continue reading “PIGHEADED DISCHARGE OVERTURNED AT ARBITRATION!”