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SEPTEMBER

General Membership Meeting

 September 26th, Saturday at 10am

  6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby

    Tiffany Ball Room

   Agenda for the September GMM: 

  1. Land Acknowledgment
  2. Reading of Truth and Reconciliation: Calls to Action
  3. Reading of Harassment Policy
  4. Reading of new members
  5. Dues waiver
  6. Financials
  7. Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
  8. Business arising out of the minutes
  9. New Business (Motion Attached)
  10. Nominations and elections:
    1. By- Election Secretary Treasurer
    2. MSC Route Measurement (4)
    3. LCRMS (4)
    4. By Laws Committee (3)
    5. Conflict Resolution members (2) alternates (2)
  11. Executive Committee Motions
  12. Unfinished business
  13. Correspondence
  14. Executive and Committee Reports
  15. Good and Welfare
  16. Adjournment 

***ASL Interpreters have been confirmed for this meeting***

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President         

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Fall Education 2026

  Dates: November 19 -22, 2026

   Location: Harrison Hot Springs

  Deadline to Apply: 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1st, 2026                                      

Basic Steward Course

Stewards are the backbone of the union. The aim of this course is to provide new stewards with knowledge and confidence. Topics include: the roles of the steward, how to investigate and file a grievance, communication skills, shop steward rights, the steward as organizer/mobilizer, and key provisions of the collective agreement.

*Note this course is for new stewards
Mental Health in the Workplace

This course will build awareness about the continuum of mental health in the workplace, explore the impact of different forms of stigma towards people living with mental health problems and discuss different support and accommodation measures. Participants will determine actions and strategies that can be taken to support psychological health and safety in the workplace.
Solidarity Skills – Confidence in Conflict

This course is about building internal solidarity and peace within our union. It reflects a radical shift in CUPW’s approach to working with conflicts that arise between union leaders, activists, and members.

Lost Wages: Locals are responsible for covering the lost wages of participants for this

  • Application Submission: All applications must be signed and submitted by the Local President or their
  • Where to Submit: Signed and completed applications must be sent to the Local office: They can be submitted
    • By mail: CUPW Vancouver local, 109-4238 lozells Avenue Burnaby. V5A2H7
    • By fax: (604) 685-4931
  • Deadline: The deadline for registration is 5:00 m. on Thursday, October 1st, 2026.
  • Late Applications: Applications received after the deadline will not be considered, so please ensure they are submitted on

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

 

            

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   BY-ELECTION

 SECRETARY TREASURER

 Next General Membership Meeting on September 26th

 6.5     THE SECRETARY-TREASURER

  1. Shall be an elected part-time officer and voting member of the Executive Committee, working for the Local as required and working in their substantive position with the Corporation for at least ten (10) days per calendar month.
  2. B. Shall be responsible for all official documents of the Local.
  3. Shall be responsible to sufficiently train the Organization Director/Tyler to enable this officer to act as a designated replacement or to assist the Secretary-Treasurer as required.
  4. Shall be responsible for all the Local’s correspondence and shall convey it to the Executive Committee and the General Membership Meetings.
  5. Shall prepare notices of all General Membership Meetings and Special meetings and arrange to distribute and post such notices at least (10) ten days prior to such meetings.
  6. Shall be entrusted with the funds of the Local, approve all cheques to be signed for expenses authorized under the National Constitution, or by resolutions passed at meetings, deposit immediately all monies she/he receives on behalf of the Local and sign cheques along with the President, or in her/his absence, the First Vice-President or the Second Vice-President.
  7. Shall be responsible for bookkeeping records of the Local and keep them ready for submission to the Local’s Trustees.
  8.  Shall prepare a financial statement annually and present such statement at the   Annual General Meeting of the Local. Copies of such statement shall be distributed to all members present at these meetings.
  9. Shall not issue any cheques in payment of any account not provided for in the budget or authorized by the Bylaws or the National Constitution, unless approved by the majority of the Executive Committee. Such payment shall be subject to ratification at the next General Meeting of the membership of the Local.
  10. Shall not pay any money without a bill or signed voucher.
  11. Shall present a report on the state of the Local’s finances to General Membership Meetings.
  12. Shall submit, every two months, a financial report to her/his National Director, showing the credit balance at the beginning of the period, and the general fund credit balance at the end of the period.
  13. Shall be responsible for submitting the Local’s financial report to the National and Regional Offices, as per the requirements of the National Constitution.
  14. Shall ensure that an up-to-date mailing list of the membership is maintained.
  15. Shall establish and maintain an efficient system for the secretariat and treasury.
  16. Shall establish and maintain an efficient system for the membership control and monitor the check-off.
  17. Shall be responsible for per capita tax on all members in good standing, including those members not on check-off who pay dues locally.

9.7   BY-ELECTIONS

 A FULL-TIME AND PART TIME OFFICERS, TABLE OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE STEWARDS

  1. If a vacancy occurs a notice shall be posted immediately.
  2. Nominations and acceptances in writing shall be received up to and including the day of election.
  3. The notice of vacancy and call for nominations must be posted for a minimum of 20 days before an election can be held.
  4. An election to cover the interim period of time until the next Annual Election shall take place at the next General Membership Meeting subject to 9.7 A (3) and shall be voted on by all members in attendance at the meeting.
  5. An election to cover the remainder of the term of office shall take place as part of the next Annual Elections, if applicable.

** Note: You must be a member in good standing to vote. ** 

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President                                                                 

Canadian Union of Postal Workers

Vancouver Local 846                                                                                                                                                                               lb/CUPE-3338

 

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DO YOU KNOW WHAT A SOCIAL STEWARD DOES

 As we continue to hear about all the amazing work being done by CUPW members to ensure that the postal service continues. However, this pandemic has been affecting our social life, as well as our physical, psychological and even economic well-being.

As frontline workers, we have a responsibility to take care of each other at work and at home.

The current crisis can be a source of stress, even anxiety for many people, including postal workers.  The role of our Social Stewards is more important now more than ever and Social Stewards continue to play a crucial role in helping CUPW members get the assistance they need. CUPW has supported the use Social Stewards for a number of years.  Where Canada Post’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) doesn’t meet your needs, our Social Stewards can lend a helping hand.

Social Stewards are not counsellors.  Social Stewards are not therapists or social workers.   Instead, they are your co-workers who have received special training to assist you in a time of need.   Social stewards are trained to refer individuals towards support services designed to assist you.

Unfortunately, Social Steward are not recognized in our Collective Agreement which Something we hope to change in the next round of bargaining.

 Take care of yourself

  • Remember what you have used in the past to get through a difficult time.
  • Rely on your personal strengths.
  • Be aware of your feelings, emotions and reactions, and give yourself permission to express them to someone you trust.
  • Keep in touch with the people who comfort you and trust.

If you are experiencing signs of stress, anxiety or depression, alcoholism, domestic violence, substance abuse, or rape victim then Social Stewards can help you. These co-workers are gone through extensive training and are there to listen to you and refer you to available resources you may need.

If you do not know who your social steward is, ask the CUPW representatives on your Local Joint Health and Safety Committee (LJHSC), your shop steward, your local. They will help you find a Social Steward.

All information is kept confidential and proper help and guidance will be provided.

Vancouver local have Social Stewards working tirelessly to help our members at all locations. Below is the List of social stewards in the local.

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Vancouver Trans March and Dyke March

 

Hello members!

Your Vancouver 846 Organizing Committee wanted to let you know what is happening during the upcoming long weekend for Vancouver pride events. We are once again planning a presence at two very important events: The Trans March and the Dyke March. We do plan to have a union presence at both marches, and if you would like to march alongside your union just look out for the union pride flags.

Unlike Vancouver Pride, these are meant to be protests against the discrimination we still face. While they are still enjoyable events and we encourage everybody to attend, please keep in mind there is a different tone in the proceedings. We do not have any planned presence at the official Vancouver Pride events, however we still encourage members to go out and enjoy the parade and festivities.

Trans March:

On Friday July 31st will be the annual Trans March. At time of publishing for this bulletin, full details have not yet been released by their organizers. Please check linktr.ee/vancouvertransmarch for full details. HOWEVER, the march always runs along Commercial Drive, starting around 5pm from either Clark Park or Trout Lake near the community center.

If you are interested at all in volunteering, they are still looking for volunteers. Please visit the above link or use this QR code for the volunteer form.

Dyke March & Festival:

On Saturday August 1st, the Dyke March will meet at 11am at McSpadden Park, then march up Commercial Drive to Grandview Park. There, the Dyke March Festival will be on until 5pm. We encourage everybody to come and visit the amazing vendors and performances.

More information can be found at www.vancouverdykemarch.com. If you are interested in volunteering, visit the above link or use this QR code for the volunteer form.

In Solidarity,

CUPW 846 Organizing Committee                                                       lb/CUPE-3338