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WorkSafe BC (WCB) is a third-party Board that covers injuries that occur on the job, and in some cases, the property surrounding a workplace. For example, if the employer failed to salt and de-ice the parking lot and an employee slipped and fell causing injury, this would be considered a workplace injury. WorkSafe BC covers a wide range of work-related injuries and it does not necessarily need a singular or specific incident to file a claim. Claims can also be filed under aggravation of a pre-existing condition, repetitive strain, strains and pains. An example of repetitive injury would be carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica.

When any injury or pain starts at work, report it! See a first aid attendant and have it documented in the log book. See a healthcare provider, either a walk-in clinic or family doctor as soon as you can and advise them this is a work-related injury. Go on-line at WorkSafeBC.ca and file your claim. If work needs to be missed due to an injury, WorkSafe BC will cover 70% as ‘IOD Pending’ and 75% of wage loss when approved. There will be no disruption to your pay schedule. Furthermore, WorkSafe covers 100% for healthcare needs to aid in healing such as physiotherapy, acupuncture as well as needed medical aids such as back braces, splints, medications, and bandages etc.

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At a time of global conflict, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers is united in our commitment to the principles of peace, solidarity, and justice. It is our collective duty to address the issues affecting our world today, and in doing so, promote a better, brighter future.

Our constitution speaks to our support for the rights of the Palestinian people and our pursuit of peace. The Israel/Palestine conflict continues to cause suffering to innocent people on both sides, especially children. As supporters of justice, we call for an immediate cease-fire, recognizing it as the first step toward achieving the peace that all people deserve. We ask all sides to ensure the safety and well-being of those living in this conflict-torn region and engage in talks for a peaceful resolution.

The global stage presents another difficult scenario: the Russia/Ukraine crisis. The tension in this region has led to great hardships for the Ukrainian people and threatens global stability. It is important that we stand in solidarity with Ukraine and work for a peaceful resolution. Let us remember that peace is a universal goal and goes beyond all borders, boundaries and beliefs.

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Recently our membership has been subjected to an onslaught of discipline regarding plant safety rules.

We all are concerned about our health and safety and strive every day to work in a way that is sustainable and not detrimental to our safety. However, when we see the Corporation disregarding our rotation of duties on a daily basis, when Canada Post constantly operates without a full compliment of employees thereby overburdening people, when we see daily demands being placed on our bodies that will lead to injury, we obviously will feel that the Corporation does not truly care about our health and safety.

• We want to work in an environment that fits what the stated goals of Canada Post are, a workplace that shows respect for our health, safety and physical well-being.
• We want to work on a work floor where we respect each other as colleagues and treat each other as we would like to be treated.
• We want to be involved in processes that build on these shared values and stated goals. What we don’t want is to be harassed and bullied into doing things that we feel are damaging to our health and safety.
• We do not want to be treated without due respect and understanding of our struggles.
• We do not want to be subjected to unnecessary discipline with the subsequent loss of income as well as loss of working people on the floor which in turn will lead to more overburdening.
• We want to work without fear of being singled out for discipline when others are respectfully coached.
• We want to work where no one is above the law, where everyone is treated equally. To this end we are encouraging all of our membership to make sure to follow the words of the Canada Post Code of Conduct regarding supervisors, superintendents, managers and directors breaching plant safety rules.

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At a time of global conflict, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers is united in our commitment to the principles of peace, solidarity, and justice. It is our collective duty to address the issues affecting our world today, and in doing so, promote a better, brighter future.

Our constitution speaks to our support for the rights of the Palestinian people and our pursuit of peace. The Israel/Palestine conflict continues to cause suffering to innocent people on both sides, especially children. As supporters of justice, we call for an immediate cease-fire, recognizing it as the first step toward achieving the peace that all people deserve. We ask all sides to ensure the safety and well-being of those living in this conflict-torn region and engage in talks for a peaceful resolution.

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