LOCAL 846
Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) / News Alert
As stated yesterday the National Negotiating Committee and National Executive Board are meeting to evaluate the situation and plan our next move. Consequently, the CUPW National Executive Board has decided not to submit a 72-hour strike notice today. There will be no strike activity on June 1st.
Negotiations Bulletin no. 51
With the appointment of Deepak Chopra in February 2011 many people hoped we would see a change in the confrontational and arrogant approach that characterized CPC management during the years of Moya Greene.
However, since February, we have yet to see any change in the approach that CPC management has taken to our current negotiations. Instead of identifying problems and discussing solutions with the Union, CPC’s approach on the financial issues at bargaining can only be described as radical, reckless and risky.
Continue reading “Canada Post’s 3-R Approach to Bargaining: Radical, Reckless and Risky”
Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) / News Alert
Today, the Operations and Delivery Sub-Tables met to discuss major issues, such as staffing, rotation of duties, householder values, health and safety, contracting-in of Group 3 work, and the workload and work rules of Group 2 workers. There was little progress. There is no indication that CPC is prepared to seriously discuss the real problems facing postal workers as a result of inadequate staffing and the introduction of the Modern Post. For CPC management these negotiations are mainly about eliminating sick leave and imposing less pay and benefits on workers.
National Negotiating Committee and National Executive Board to Meet Over the Weekend
Over the weekend the National Negotiating Committee and National Executive Board will meet to evaluate the situation and plan our next move. In this context, the CUPW National Executive Board has decided not to submit a 72-hour strike notice today. Consequently, there will be no strike activity on May 31st. However, given the refusal of CPC management to address our demands, all members should be prepared to participate in strike action in the very near future.
The $1.4 Billion Fiction
Today it was confirmed that none of the CPC negotiators are prepared to explain how they determined that our demands would result in the creation of 3,000 jobs and cost $1.4 Billion. It has been confirmed however that CPC’s figures were based on many false assumptions.
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Negotiations Bulletin no. 46 – May 22, 2011
Today, in an effort to energize negotiations CUPW presented a global offer to the Canada Post Corporation negotiating committee.
In response to CPC’s global offer we have presented a comprehensive offer that represents the priorities of the CUPW membership. In line with our 94.5% strike vote we informed Canada Post management that we are totally opposed to their proposal for the elimination of sick leave and the imposition of the short-term disability plan administered by Manulife. We also told the Corporation that the Union rejected the Corporation’s proposal for a 22% reduction in the starting wage rate for future hires and two‑tier benefits and pensions for current temporary employees and future hires.
Major elements of the Union’s global offer include:
In an effort to energize negotiations CUPW is preparing a global offer that will address all outstanding issues in our negotiations with the Canada Post Corporation. We believe this offer should be the basis of a settlement. The offer will be provided to the Employer on Sunday, May 22, 2011. The exact time has yet to be determined. Continue reading “CUPW To Submit Global Offer”
WE WANT YOU ON THE PICKET LINE!
As of May 24, 2011 at midnight, both the Union and the bosses are in a legal position to take job action. The Union has been working hard at the bargaining table to secure a fair contract for all workers. In the local we have been working hard to make sure everything needed in the event of a strike or lockout is in place.
You have probably seen picket lists on the Union’s bulletin boards indicating shift times and locations. If you are a Temp or Surge Casual, and don’t see you name on any of the lists in your work area, please call the Union Hall at 604-685-6581. We will place you on a list and ensure that you receive strike pay.
CUPW draws its strength from all of the membership. Temps and Casuals are a big part of that strength!! We want you to join us on the Picket Line, and show the bosses that we are united against their rollbacks!
In Solidarity,
Frances Maher/Louise Sloan/Aaron Spires
Vancouver Local Strike Coordinators
TOGETHER WE STAND, DIVIDED WE BEG
THE WORKERS UNITED WILL NEVER BE DEFEATED
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Letter to the Editor:
Lorne Gunter argues that we really don’t need the post office and it should be privatized (“If postal workers strike, no one will care, National Post Full comment, April 19). Continue reading “Denis Lemelin responds to Lorne Gunter”