April 4th (Friday)		Advance Poll (Union Hall)	7:30 AM	–	5:00 PM
April 6th (Sunday)		Pacific Processing Centre (PPC)	5:00 AM	–		8:30 PM
April 7th (Monday)		Station G	7:00 AM	–	9:30 AM
		Pacific Center	10:15 AM	–	10:30 AM
		Royal & Bentall Centers	10:45 AM	–	11:30 AM
		Wickets & Main Office Boxes	11:45 AM		12:30 PM
		Glen Drive	1:00 PM	–	2:00 PM
		Station D (Retail)	2:30 PM	–	2:45 PM
April 8th (Tuesday)		Pacific International Facility (PIF)	9:00 PM	–	10:15 PM
April 8th (Tuesday)		LCD 1 & 2	7:30 AM	–	3:00 PM
		Station F NBDC	7:30 AM 7:30 AM	– –	11:30 AM 12:45 PM
		CDC	7:30AM	–	1:30 PM
		NVDC (Harbour)	7:30 AM	–	1:30 PM
		West Van Retail	11:30 AM	–	12:00 PM
April 8th (Tuesday)		PPC & MSCs	Starts 11:15 PM Wednesday April 9th
			Ends   01:00 AM Thursday April 10th
April 9th (Wednesday)		SVDC	7:30 AM	–	2:30 PM
		RDC	7:30 AM	–	11:45 AM
		Richmond Retail	12:00 PM	–	12:30 PM
April 10th (Thursday)		North Fraser Delivery Depot	7:30 AM	–	12:00 PM
		BBY 3	7:30 AM		11:00 AM
April 11th (Friday)		Post Poll (Union Hall)	7:30 AM	–	12:00 PM

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Tony Phunal Balloting Chair	Alvin Wu Balloting Co-Chair

 

Anju Parmar has been  re- elected as President.

Raylene Marshall has been re- elected as 2nd Vice President.

Runoff Election dates for the Education Director will be announced soon by the balloting committee.

Shop Steward election Results will be announced  at the end of the week.

In Solidarity,

Joseph Henderson McCance, 1st Vice President

March 27^th THURSDAY

The Pink Shirt campaign, was designed to promote kindness, compassion, and a commitment to creating workplaces and communities free from bullying. It serves as a reminder that everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard.

In light of recent concerns raised by our Shift 3 members about some of the behaviors being exhibited by certain team leaders, March 27, 2025 the pink shirt holds more significance. By wearing a pink shirt, we are collectively standing up and sending a clear message: Bullying and harassment have no place in our workplace.

We ask that you join us in wearing pink on March 27th to show your support for a bullying-free environment where respect and kindness reign. It’s a simple, yet powerful way for us to come together and remind the employer that our workplace should always be one where everyone feels valued and heard.

Thank you for your ongoing support – let’s make this day count and keep working together for a better workplace for all.

Let’s all come together and wear Pink shirt to start with small gestures of kindness.

“Let the Kindness Grow”

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

on behalf of Helen De Guzman, Executive Steward Shift 3

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APRIL 5, 2025

8am to 8pm

Vancouver is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō, and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE IN THE BY-ELECTION

The City of Vancouver is having a by-election to fill 2 city councillor positions which have become vacant. City councillors make decisions that affect reconciliation, affordability, housing, transit, and climate action.

Local governments were great allies of CUPW in the campaign to halt Canada Post’s conversion of door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes. We need to help community minded, labour friendly folks get elected!

Typically, local elections have lower turnout than federal or provincial elections. Turnout is affected by age, income, and education. People who are more likely to vote are older, have a higher income, and have a higher level of education.

Local governments need to be chosen by the whole, diverse community. Use your vote to help make this happen!

GETTING OUT THE CUPW VOTE

Elections BC has strict rules around election campaigning and financing. Unions are not permitted to advertise about election issues or make contributions to candidates, however unions can engage in member to member communication.

CUPW Vancouver elects delegates to the Vancouver and District Labour Council (VDLC), which is made up of representatives from affiliated unions in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, and the North Shore. For the by-election, the VDLC’s Political Action Committee interviewed candidates and selected those who will govern to support workers and their families.

“The VDLC is proud and excited to endorse both Lucy Maloney (One City), and Annette Reilly (Green Party of Vancouver),” said [VDLC] President Stephen von Sychowski. “Both Lucy and Annette are leaders in the community who know how to get things done. They are committed to working cooperatively to hold the ABC majority accountable, and to be voices for the working people of this city.”

CUPW encourages its members to vote for these candidates.

HOW TO VOTE IN THE VANCOUVER BY-ELECTION

To vote in this by-election, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old on election day, April 5, 2025
• Be a Canadian citizen
• Have lived in BC for at least six months immediately before registration day Live in Vancouver, no minimum days required.
• Vote in advance on March 26 and April 1 at City Hall, 453 West 12th Avenue.
• Vote on election day on April 5 from 8am to 8pm. Go to the City of Vancouver website to find the location  nearest to youDO I GET TIME OFF TO VOTE IN BC LOCAL ELECTIONS?From Elections BC:“Voters are entitled to four consecutive hours free from work to vote during advance voting or on General Voting Day. Voting hours during advance voting are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time and on General Voting Day are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific time.“This does not necessarily mean four hours off work. It means that there must be a four-hour period free from work during voting hours. Time off may be at the beginning or end of an employee’s shift, or [time off may be] unnecessary if normal working hours already provide enough time free from work to vote. For example, if a shift ends at 4 p.m., or does not begin until noon, the employee is not entitled to any time off for voting purposes. Employers can decide when their employees can take time off to vote.“It is an offence if an employer deducts your pay or penalizes you for taking time off to vote. You are entitled to your regular compensation for any hours not worked during this time.”In Solidarity,

  

Anju Parmar, President

On behalf of Lisa Quattrocchi

General Membership Meeting

March 22^nd, Saturday at 10am

 Maritimes Labour Centre

 1880 Triumph street

 Vancouver

Agenda for the March GMM:

1. Land Acknowledgment
2. Reading of Truth and Reconciliation: Calls to Action
3. Reading of Harassment Policy
4. Reading of new members
5. Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
6. Business arising out of the minutes
7. New Business
8. Nominations and elections:
   1. By Election: Organizing Director
   2. Balloting Committee (8)
   3. Health & Safety Committee (9)
   4. Education Committee ((8)
   5. Organizing Committee (8)
   6. Publications Committee (8)
9. Executive Committee Motions
10. Unfinished business
11. Correspondence
12. Executive and Committee Report
13. Good and Welfare
14. Adjournment

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

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President                                  lb/CUPE-3338

 

Motion: Presented by the member

AS from the start of my/her union activism knows that the Local 846 office has 5 full time officers that served the local such as President, 1st Vice President, Second Vice President, grievance officer and Secretary/Treasurer.

As Secretary/Treasurer has been a big part of the office as it has a big responsibility and a big role in an office.

As in my observation during those years’ previous full-time secretary/treasurer (Andy whom I adore) was able to help me with a lot of question with regards to member’s issues from pay issues to even consulting with PO4 issues if no officer was not available.

As I have observed that the Secretary/Treasurer has a big role that needed time to figure things out with no time pressure.

As the secretary/treasurer needs more time to be able to avoid mistakes as numbers and calculations are very sensitive and not become so problematic and be more organized as time is provided to do all that.

As why because the local decided to add another position which is 3rd vice President? Then decided to drop the secretary/treasurer’s hours of work just because of the “BUDGET”.

As 3rd Vice President can be part-time as this position needed to be on the work floor to feel the need of the membership.

As why because of the additional position, 3rd vice President and secretary Treasurer are now both became part-time position because of financial concern?

As why for how many years Secretary/Treasurer has never became a part-time position and because adding another position will affect the needed hours that a secretary/treasurer could do to ease the load of the responsibility.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That because of the time pressure that can put a toll on someone’s wellbeing, secretary/treasurer position be back to full time position as there is so much responsibility involved.

IF IN DOUBT PLEASE READ THE VANCOUVER BY LAW UNDER SECRETARY TREASURER’S ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OR LET THE CURRENT SECRETARY/TREASURER SPEAK FOR HIS ROLE.

Dates: May 1 – 4, 2025

Location: Harrison Hot Springs

Deadline to Apply: 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025

Health and Safety In this course, we want to bring health and safety back to its political beginnings. CUPW health and safety representatives will explore the different interests of the employer and the union in health and safety. Participants will practice ‘facing management’ and discuss ways to mobilize members around health and safety issues. At the same time, they will develop the skills and knowledge they need to feel confident in participating with management on joint health and safety committees.

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

Temporary Workers and their Rights This course provides temporary workers with information about their rights and benefits under the urban collective agreement. The CUPW history section features the long struggle for better working conditions and secure employment for temporary workers. There are also segments on bumping and assignments, the steps to take to get a permanent job, and the pressures facing today’s public postal service. *Note: This course is recommended for Group 1 and 2 temporary workers, as well as stewards and local executive members who wish to better represent our Temporary members.

Secretary Treasurer- Roles & Responsibilities During this course Local Secretary-Treasurers will learn about their key responsibilities. Including: financial duties, keeping track of members and their dues, administration regarding leaves and handling correspondence. *Note – This course is only available for elected Secretary Treasurers

• Lost Wages: Locals are responsible for covering the lost wages of
• Application Submission: All applications must be signed and submitted by the Local President or their designate.
• Where to Submit:
  • By mail: CUPW Vancouver local #109- 4238 Lozells Ave, Burnaby BC
  • By fax: (604) 685-4931
• Deadline: The deadline for registration is 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025.
• Late Applications: Applications received after the deadline will not be considered, so please ensure they are submitted on time.

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President