Organization Committee
| Arvind Parmar |
| Megan Bailey |
Conflict resolution Committee
| Nikki Gill |
| Jeanette McConnell |
By Laws
| Arvind Parmar |
| Bryan Schuck |
| Doug Kellam |
JOIN US AS A PICKET CAPTAIN!
Picket Captains are the backbone of our Union during strikes, serving as frontline organizers and the embodiment of solidarity on the picket line. As a Picket Captain, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our members’ voices are heard and their rights are protected.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining attendance on the picket line to ensure members receive their strike pay, coordinating strike duties fairly, and ensuring the safety of our members. You’ll also be the point of contact for any emergencies or decisions that may affect all members on your line.
Picket activity is closely monitored by Canada Post, including corporate security, supervisors, and the media. With clear anti-scab laws in B.C., Picket Captains may need to report any scab incidents to the Union promptly.
As a Picket Captain, you’ll relay important information between zone coordinators and members, ensuring smooth communication and information flow during the strike. You’ll be a vital link in our Union’s strength and resilience.
Picket Captains are Postal Workers just like you, who have stepped up to take on additional responsibilities. Your commitment and dedication will be crucial in showing our strength in numbers and solidarity.
The Local needs volunteers for Picket Captains, and the more volunteers we have, the stronger our Union will be. Join us in solidarity as we stand together for our rights and a better future for all.
The Local will be providing a Picket Captain course on October 25, 2024. The deadline to send your name and contact info to the email below is October 17, 2024. Join us in solidarity as we stand together for our rights and a better future for all.
Please send your email:
Anju Parmar President [email protected]
Michael Seney Education Director [email protected]
In Solidarity,
Michael Seney, Education Director lb/CUPE-3338
UPCOMING STRIKE VOTE SCHEDULE
The Vancouver Local will hold their last 5 Strike Vote meetings.
Membership will be voting to send a strong strike mandate to the negotiation Committee.
**IMPORTANT NOTE**
Members attending the meeting at Richmond Oval will need to report to the meeting with their LICENSE PLATE NUMBER to have their parking paid.
| DATE | PLACE | Time |
| Tuesday
October 8th |
Vancouver – Maritime Labour Center
1880 Triumph Street (meeting is in Auditorium) |
5pm
7pm |
| Thursday
October 17th
|
Richmond- Richmond Olympic Oval
6111 River Road (meeting is in Legacy Lounge)
|
8: 45am
2: 15 pm 5:30 pm |
COME OUT AND VOTE, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
In Solidarity,
Anju Parmar, President lb/CUPE-3338
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
A day for reflection, healing, and justice.
LISTEN to Indigenous voices
LEARN the calls to action
DE-COLONIZE!
Original artwork- “Where the Sea Meets the Sky” – Haisla Collins
Free Film Screening: We Were Children
10:30 a.m. + 3:00 p.m. Trout Lake Community Center (3360 Victoria Dr, Vancouver)
Free but please register on the Trout Lake Community Center website
*Warning: This film contains disturbing content and is recommended for audiences 16 years of age or older. Parental discretion, and/or watching this film within a group setting is strongly advised.
Walk from Vancouver Aboriginal Policing Centre :
11am 1719 Franklin St to Grandview Park 1657 Charles St.
Wear Orange Shirts
Voices of our Children National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Teaching Pow Wow:
Pier Park (430 Front Street, New Westminster)
September 30 from 12pm to 4 pm
Burnaby City Hall Artworks Display:
Burnaby City Hall (4949 Canada Wy, Burnaby)
September 1st-30th
Skookum Surrey Gude Group:
Holland Park (13428 – Old Yale Road)
On September 27 from 3pm-5pm,
In Solidarity,
Vancouver Local Executives lb/CUPE-3338
UPCOMING STRIKE VOTE SCHEDULE
The Vancouver Local have only 3 more meetings left.
Membership will be voting to send a strong strike mandate to the negotiation Committee.
| DATE | PLACE | TIME |
| Saturday
September 28th |
Vancouver – Maritime Labour Center
1880 Triumph Street (meeting is in Auditorium) |
following the GMM
130PM
|
| Tuesday
October 8th
|
Vancouver – Maritime Labour Center
1880 Triumph Street (meeting is in Auditorium) |
5pm
7 pm |
COME OUT AND VOTE, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
In Solidarity,
Anju Parmar, President lb/CUPE-3338
**UPCOMING STRIKE VOTE SCHEDULE**
The Vancouver Local will hold strike votes starting from September 16th.
Membership will be voting to send a strong strike mandate to the negotiation Committee.
**IMPORTANT NOTE**
Members attending the meeting at Richmond Oval will need to report to one of the Union Representative in the parking lot to have a code for free parking.
| DATE | PLACE | TIME |
| Monday
September 16th |
North Vancouver – Lionsgate community recreation Centre
1733 Lions Gate LN (meeting is in River room) |
5PM
7PM |
| Wednesday
September 18th |
Richmond- Richmond Olympic Oval
6111 River Road (meeting is in Legacy Lounge) |
830 AM, 1030AM 1230PM 230PM
430PM 630PM |
| Thursday
September 19th |
Burnaby- Hilton Metro Town
6083 McKay Avenue (meeting is in Tiffany ballroom) |
5 PM 7 PM |
| Saturday
September 28th |
Vancouver – Maritime Labour Center
1880 Triumph Street (meeting is in Auditorium) |
following the GMM
130PM
|
| Tuesday
October 8th
|
Vancouver – Maritime Labour Center
1880 Triumph Street (meeting is in Auditorium) |
5pm
7 pm |
COME OUT AND VOTE, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
In Solidarity,
Anju Parmar, President
Team Leaders removing bulletins at PPC
As you may all know I have been posting bulletins regarding some serious incidents we have had on shift 3. On multiple occasions Canada Post has demanded we take it down. Canada Post also warned the Union, if we do not stop posting the bulletins on the Union bulletin boards in that case they may end up interviewing/disciplining our members.
Let me make it clear, censoring our right to post something on our bulletin boards and website is a direct violation of the Collective Agreement. We have the right to post whatever information we feel is important to our members.
36.02 BULLETIN BOARDS
(a) Bulletin Boards Bulletin boards shall be provided by the Corporation at convenient locations for the use of the Union. These locations shall be determined through consultation.
(b) The contents of notices or other material posted on bulletin boards shall not require the prior approval of the Corporation.
(c) The contents of notices or other material posted on bulletin boards shall not be libellous or defamatory.
As I have mentioned in my previous bulletin that Some of the behaviors in shift 3 need to stop. Bringing it to our members attention and what to do about it is significantly important to us as a whole. We need to stand together to protect our members which the corporation is taking away from us, by censoring us on our own boards. They may try to take away our voice, but we will always stand together to protect and guide our members in need.
Do not get discouraged by the actions of your team leaders. Please do not hesitate to report further incidents to the local office or you can email at [email protected]
In Solidarity,
Anju Parmar , President lb/CUPE-3338