Nominations for Shop Stewards are now open. The deadline for nominations to be returned to the Union Hall is Monday, December 15, 2014.
ANNUAL ELECTION NOTICE 2015
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Local Executive Committee:
Full-Time Officers
President
2nd Vice President
Grievance Officer
Table Officers
Education Director
Recording Secretary/By-Laws Chair
Chief Shop Stewards *
G.L.&T./Glen Drive (1)
VMPP #3 Shift (1)
THE CUPW LOWER MAINLAND RETIREES ASSOCIATION MEETING – November 6, 2014
THE CUPW LOWER MAINLAND RETIREES ASSOCIATION MEETING
The CUPW Lower Mainland Retirees Association is urging you to attend our next meeting
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6 2014 – 1:00 p.m.
Sapperton Pensioners Hall – 318 Keary in New Westminster
(Near Sapperton Skytrain Station and Royal Columbian Hospital)
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Grievance News – October 16, 2014
Karen De Francesco – Grievance Officer
Erin Collins and Aaron Spires – Arbitration Advocates
VPDC – $12,000 Award
Sisters and Brothers,
It’s finally over, after six (6) long years the VPDC suspension grievances have now been resolved.
MSC RESTRUCTURE UPDATE – October 8, 2014
Postal Transformation
Canada Post has embarked on an aggressive campaign to streamline its operations and cut jobs. They call it – “Postal Transformation”. It begs the question; what have they transformed? I think it is important to note, other than the automation of parcel and mail processing, the method in which the customer receives their product has remained unchanged. The employer’s agenda is clear, disregard health and safety, overburden the workers, and disrupt the Union’s ability to represent its members. In turn they maximize profits and pay out bonuses to management.
Lump Sum Payment for PPC Workers
You may be eligible for a lump sum payment of either $200 or $400 if your position was moved to the Pacific Processing Centre. Article 29.11 (f) of the Collective Agreement provides the following:
Grievance News – September 25, 2014
Karen De Francesco – Grievance Officer
Erin Collins and Aaron Spires – Arbitration Advocates
Brothers and Sisters,
The Grievance Committee has had a very positive and progressive year, filled with many inspirational wins and triumphs for the members of the Vancouver Local.
The hard work of the advocates are paying off. We have been able to resolve grievances on a regular and continued basis. When I first took office in 2012, I tried to assure the members of the Vancouver Local that my main objective would be to deal with the enormous grievance backlog.