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WORLD’S LARGEST PROTEST CREATING THE HISTORY FARMER’S PROTEST IN INDIA

The protest leads by the farmers from the state of Punjab spread like a wildfire across the country. Farmers from across country are gathered at the borders of India’s capital to protest the three laws. There are about 300 thousand tractors and 12 million farmers protesting and will take part in the tractor rally held by the farmers Union on India’s Republic Day January 26, 2021. It will be the longest march in the history of the planet earth by the farmers for roll back of three laws imposed on them by the present Government of India.

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CUPW, Canada Post and COVID-19

The number of people infected with COVID-19 is increasing across the country. In many communities, healthcare systems are overwhelmed, health care workers are at their breaking point, and available ICU beds in hospitals are in very short supply. While two vaccines have been approved by Health Canada, the rollout will take time and, and it may be months before postal workers have access to them. The threat to our health has never been greater, and it is imperative for all postal workers to follow COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Wear your mask properly, maintain physical distancing, wash and sanitize your hands, and if you feel sick, stay home.

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January General Membership Meeting

Saturday, January 23 at 10am
Zoom Video/Phone Conference

You must register in advance for this meeting. Registration Deadline Friday, January 22nd @10am

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqcuqhpj0vGNz2y9Gf32I0n7gUyHYIEtmB

*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. 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

AGENDA FOR THE JANUARY GMM:  

  1. Land Acknowledgment
  2. Reading of new members
  3. Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
  4. Business arising out of the minutes
  5. Financials
  6. New Business
  7. Nominations and elections:   1. Publications Committee (1) 2.  MSC Route Evaluation Committee (2) 3. Organization Committee (2) 4. D.L.C. Delegate Alternates (1)
  8. Executive Committee Motions
  9.  Unfinished business
  10. Correspondence
  11. Executive and Committee Reports
  12. Good and Welfare
  13. Adjournment

**Sign Language Interpreters have not been confirmed.

Please visit www.cupwvancouver.org for updates.

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VACANCY IN THE POSITION OF GRIEVANCE OFFICER IN THE PACIFIC REGION

Dear Sisters:, Brothers, & Friends,

The National Executive Board has declared a vacancy in the position of Grievance Officer in the Pacific Region. As per the provisions of section 3.37 of the National Constitution, this position must be filled by election at the next Regional Conference.

Nominations are now open for the position of Grievance Officer, Pacific Region. Only members in good standing may seek election to this position.

Nominations must be:

  • Moved by a member in good standing;
  • In writing, signed by the mover;
  • Accepted by the candidate in writing and signed;
  • Received by the National Secretary-Treasurer by 17:00h (Pacific Time) on January 29, 2021:

Beverly Collins

National Secretary-Treasurer, CUPW 377 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y3 Fax: 613.563.7861

Email: [email protected]

Those currently holding elected national or regional positions considering nomination for this position should review section 3.35 of the National Constitution. The date of the election will be communicated once the date is confirmed.