“Rather than having mail delivered to your doorstep by a familiar and friendly face, the elimination of door-to-door will mean you’ll have to trek to a Community Mail Box (CMB), often quite a ways down the road or around the block. In Delta, with so many retirees living in communities like Ladner and Tsawwassen, residents are rightfully alarmed. Senior and mobility-challenged customers will be inconvenienced or put at risk.” – Read the full article HERE
Workers Win! January 30, 2015
Workers Win!
CUPW anticipates Supreme Court ruling will affect its constitutional challenge of the back-to-work legislation
The Supreme Court has affirmed that there is constitutional protection for the right to strike.
In a case involving the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and the Saskatchewan government, the Supreme Court has recognized that the right to strike is an essential part of a meaningful collective bargaining process.
By-Elections: Health & Safety Director and Chief Steward VMPP #1 Shift
Following the resignations of Jennifer Savage (Health and Safety Director) and Angelito Decena (Chief Steward VMPP #1 Shift), the following positions are now open for Election.
HEALTH and SAFETY DIRECTOR
(duties: Article 6.7 of our by-laws)
and
CHIEF STEWARD VMPP #1 SHIFT
(duties: Article 6.10 of our by-laws)
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By-Election Results: January 25, 2015
Elected at the January 25, 2015 General Membership Meeting were:
| ORGANIZATION DIRECTOR/TYLER: |
Dan Perley |
| CHIEF STEWARD VMPP SHIFT 3: |
Karamjit Heer |
Congratulations to the successful candidates. Our appreciation goes out to all members who offer themselves to positions.
Solidarity.
Election Results: Convention Delegates 2015
At our January General Membership Meeting the following delegates were elected to represent the Vancouver Local at National Convention 2015:
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Plant Gate 2015 Results
ELECTION RESULTS
Elected
President: Jennifer Savage
Grievance Officer: Pat Bertrand
Education Director: Aaron Spires
Acclaimed
2nd Vice President: Steve Carter
Recording Secretary/By-Laws Chair: Denish Bahadur
Chief Steward G.L.&t./Glen Drive: Deo Raj
There were no nominations for:
Chief Shop Steward VMPP Shift 3
The following shop Stewards were elected:
|
PPC 1 CDC RDC |
PPC 2 DEPOT 74 MVDC |
PPC 3 PPC MSC SVDC STATION K |
Congratulations to the successful candidates. Thanks to all who offered themselves to a position. Thanks also goes out to the tireless work done by the balloting committee and volunteers.
Solidarity.
January GMM Venue Change

January GMM Relocated!
Due to the fire at the Maritime Labour Centre, we have had to move our January GMM to:
The Metrotown Hilton
6083 McKay Ave, Bby
Date and time remain the same:
1:00pm, January 25, 2015

