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Observer Training (5 Days)

This course trains members to become union observers and enhances their knowledge of the letter carrier route measurement system (LCRMS). Participants develop the skills and technical knowledge needed to be union observers during volume counts and letter carrier route restructures. They also deepen their knowledge of LCRMS with the aim of getting the most out of the system for the member.

Note: Participants should have taken the 2.5-day Updating Routes and Basic LCRMS course.

Advanced Shop Steward

This course gives experienced stewards an opportunity to assess their strengths and work on the areas they want to improve. Participants review grievance investigation basics and practice face-to-face communications, including meetings with management. Other topics include self-care, strategies for shop floor mobilization and recruiting new stewards, the duty of fair representation, the rights of temporary employees and OCREs, and the Short-Term Disability Plan.

Note: This course is for experienced stewards.

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The Publications Committee is requesting submissions for next month’s copy of the UPDATE! We are looking for short submissions (50-100 words in length) of stories about what is happening during your shift.

How is your SSD restructure going? Are your shifts changing after the open bid at PPC? Do you have a softball league with your coworkers and have a game coming up?

Send all submissions to [email protected] for consideration. Email us to make alternate arrangements, or come find a Pub Committee member!

Please submit by June 6th, 2025 to be considered for this month’s issue.
Didn’t see your submission in the latest UPDATE? Don’t worry, with monthly issues there are lots of chances to be featured!

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The Organizing Committee is hosting our second open meeting this Sunday! (June 1st) It’s going to be held in person at the Sun Wah Center: 268 Keefer St (Chinatown). 4pm – 6pm! Every Member is welcome to attend.

It will be a hybrid meeting so you can also participate via zoom. Click below for a registration link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8bDQJyXCReOZrIek3bSKeg#/registration

This next open meeting will be focused on making plans for events and tabling opportunities for the next year! We have big plans for 2025 and want to collaborate and hear ideas from Members outside the committee (but please note that only committee members are eligible to vote). It would be fantastic if you could come through and share any community events, block parties or festivals that our Local could participate in. Even if you can’t make it – you can share them at the email listed below!

We often hear from many members that they wish to get more involved and ask how they can contribute and support. This is the perfect opportunity to do that! Our committee runs a little bit differently, our meetings are run by consensus and we are striving to be as horizontal as possible in our structure. Everyone is welcome to come. You will be given space to speak and also encouraged to share any ideas and strategies that you may have.

Please give us a heads up if you are interested by contacting the org committee. That way we can prepare. RSVP at

[email protected]

Here is a QR Code for the Agenda: 3. June 1 Org Committee Agenda

Hope to see you there!

Organizing Committee

We are excited to inform you that registration is now open for the Summer Institute for Union Women, which will take place at Simon Fraser University on the unceded Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish territory in Burnaby.

SIUW is a comprehensive leadership institute with skills-building workshops, cultural activities and education sessions designed to expand our understanding of solidarity and rebuild connections across our region. This event is for all Women and trans women, non-binary, queer and those who are comfortable in a space that centers our experiences.

If you are interested, please write a paragraph about your involvement in CUPW and send it to [email protected] or fax at 604 685 4931. Dead line to apply is June 3^rd,2025 at noon.

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, President

Our national office has issued 72 strike notice. Your local executive was not informed, or received any communication from the national office until after it had already hit the media. We learned about it the same way you did.

This step was taken in part to respond to Canada Post’s notice that could unilaterally change working conditions and suspend employee rights and benefits. Canada Post walked away from the table and is purposely waiting until there is less than 72 hours to make an offer.

 This is not the time to panic. There is still time to return to the bargaining table.  Please do your best to plan for a job action, so that you are prepared in case it happens. Keep in mind that just because the notice is issued, doesn’t mean that we will strike.

 Let’s do our best to remain calm, and remain ready. We’ll let you know as soon as we learn anything more.

In Solidarity

Local Executive Committee, Vancouver Local 846

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