CUPW VANCOUVER  HALLOWEEN AND DIWALI FESTIVAL

At the Maritime Labour Center, 111 Victoria Dr. Vancouver

Saturday, October 26^th, 6 – 11 PM

The CUPW Vancouver local is excited to announce our first ever combined Diwali and Halloween celebration and dance. Come in your traditional South Asian dress or your favourite Halloween costume. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw, music, dancing, games and more!

Food will be provided, drinks will be available (cash bar),

Admission is by a $5 donation for members,  $20 for friends, family and guests. Tickets are available through Anju Parmar (PPC) or

Jim McCurrach by emailing [email protected]

This is a licensed 19+ event, NO MINORS.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT DONATED TO SHE WAY.

DUE TO THE TERMS OF OUR LIQUOR LICENSE, ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO 300 MEMBERS.

Tickets for members are only $5 in advance, but all tickets for members and       nonmembers will be $20 at the door, if any space is left. If you do not buy your ticket in advance, you may be turned away once we reach capacity.

THE DEADLINE TO ORDER TICKETS IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18th

In Solidarity,

Anju Parmar, 3^rd Vice President                       Jim McCurrach, Organizing Director

It’s that time of year again! The CUPW annual BBQ is coming up on SATURDAY, AUGUST 17^th from 11am – 3pm at Fraser River Park, 8705 Angus Drive in Vancouver, near the South Vancouver Delivery Depot.

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EVERYONE WELCOME, BRING YOUR FAMILY!

WE WILL ALSO BE DRAWING THE WINNER OF THE LOCAL WIDE 50/50 DRAW AT THE BBQ

*Due to limited seating we are asking that individuals bring their own blankets or camp chairs.*

Sunday July 28, 2019  1pm

Maritime Labour Centre

111 Victoria Dr Vancouver, BC

AGENDA FOR THE JULY GMM: 

1. Reading of new members
2. Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
3. Business arising out of the minutes
4. Financials
5. New Business:
6. Notice of Motion # 1 (see reverse)
7. Notice of Motion # 2 (see reverse)
8. Notice of Motion # 3 (see reverse)
9. Nominations and elections:
   1. Organization Committee (2)
10. Executive Committee Motions
11. Unfinished business
12. Correspondence
13. Executive and Committee Reports
14. Good and Welfare
15. Adjournment 

In Solidarity, 

Chris Zukowsky

President

50/50 tickets will be available throughout, with the draw at end of the GMM.

*Please note there is free parking in the rear of the building off of Pandora St. and access to the building is from this parking area.

*Sign Language Interpreters have been confirmed.     

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June 13, 2019 Bulletin # 080

Day 15

On Day 15, Toni MacAfee – Atlantic Regional Education and Organization Officer testified about negative, non-medical comments that Canada Post management was telling Great-West Life/Morneau Shepell Case Managers to enter in employees’ STDP files. After that, Geoff Bickerton – Director of Research testified on the history of Group 1 staffing and how we have fought for many years to maximize full-time employment and how important this issue is to us.

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Following the election for Union Representative Pacific Region for Jennifer Savage, the above position is now open for election. (The duties of the Health and Safety Director are listed below.)

Candidates must be a member in good standing and must have attended at least three (3) General Membership Meetings in the twelve (12) months prior to and inclusive of the close of nominations as per Article 9.1 D of our by-laws.

Interim election procedures apply. Nominations in writing, with written acceptance, may be sent to the Union Hall prior to the June GMM. Nominations may also be made and accepted at the Thursday, June 27, 2019, GMM.

The election will be held:

Thursday June 27, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.
Maritime Labour Centre

This election will take place as part of the normal order of business during the June Membership Meeting as per Article 9.7 A of our by-laws, and will cover till the annual election in January 2020.

*Please note that you must be a member in good standing to vote.*

6.7     THE HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTOR:

• Shall be an elected officer and voting member of the Executive Committee and shall be the Chairperson of the Health and Safety Committee.
• Shall coordinate the activities of the Health and Safety Committee.

Shall report to the Executive Committee

 

May 22, 2019                                                                            Bulletin # 078

On April 29, 2019 Arbitrator Elizabeth McPherson wrote to the Minister of Labour Patti Hajdu, requesting an extension of her appointment until December 31, 2019.

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April 4, 2019

Bulletin # 074

ARBITRATION DAY 8

Testimony

Day 8 of the arbitration started with the cross examination of letter carrier and negotiating committee member, Stephen Gale.

The next witness was Roland Dandy, a letter carrier from Hamilton, ON. Roland testified about having to work overtime on his route almost every day. He attributed this to heavy volumes of parcels and the preparation and delivery of neighbourhood mail. There will be testimony from two experts on one bundle delivery and percentage of coverage.

Roland was followed by Director of Research and member of the negotiating committee, Geoff Bickerton who testified on the history of the RSMC organizing, the first collective agreement and the three reopeners.

Timelines

On April 10 and 23 the arbitration will continue with some of the RSMC issues.

We estimate that it will take at least 10 more hearing days to present all the Union’s evidence on the matters in dispute. This does not take into account the Corporation’s cross examination of our witnesses.

After that, Canada Post will present its evidence and then there will be final arguments. Minister Hajdu granted Arbitrator MacPherson’s first request to extend her appointment.

Your Actions Are Needed

We need to send messages to Canada Post’s new President and CEO Doug Ettinger to get him to tell his negotiator’s to get back to the table and negotiate. Send letters, make phone calls, send emails and be heard.

Canada Post – There is Still Time to Negotiate!