CUPW Vancouver

STDP – Wage Loss Benefits (Article 20)

If your Short-Term Disability Plan (STDP) wage loss benefits have been denied, follow these steps to ensure your appeal is handled effectively:
1. Schedule an Appointment
Contact your doctor as soon as possible to arrange an appointment. Timely medical input is essential for your appeal.
2. Notify Your Case Manager
Email your case manager within 7 days to inform them that you are appealing the decision.
Include the date of your upcoming doctor’s appointment.
Note: Canada Life / Telus Health may extend appeal deadlines based on your appointment date.
3. Authorize Union Representation
If required, sign and send the Authorization for Union Representation form.
Final appeals for STDP denials are handled by the CUPW Regional Office.
4. Bring Documentation
Take your denial letter to the medical appointment.
Ask your doctor to review and address each issue mentioned in the denial letter.
5. Request Detailed Medical Support
Ask your doctor for a comprehensive medical letter that:
 Explains why you cannot perform your work duties.
 Describes the connection between your illness/injury and your job.
 Includes specific examples of your job tasks and why you are unable to perform them.
6. Keep in Touch
Maintain regular communication with your case manager by email.
Update them about upcoming appointments and when new medical information will be available.
Active participation strengthens your case!
7. Stay Informed on Your Rights
Review Articles 20.12 – 20.15 of the Collective Agreement to understand your rights and responsibilities during the appeal process.

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Thank you to All Members that participated in the September/October Strike Action from September 25^th to October 11^th, 2025. We had strong numbers at all of our Picketing Locations

Thank you to all Picketing Members, Picket Captains, and Zone Coordinators, Officers, and All the volunteers for the Strike Pay Committee!

The Strike Pay Committee is working hard to get all the picket sign in sheets inducted, verified and cheques written up for week 2. We are anticipating to have them ready Thursday afternoon, to be sent out to the facilities Members Home Station/Facility.

Week 3 cheques will follow after, as we verify and process.

Thank you for your patience as we work through everything while we transition out of strike and into regular work times with a long weekend in the time frame.

All Discrepancies can be emailed to [email protected] and will be addressed in turn.

In Solidarity,

Kevin Biggs

Secretary Treasurer

Canadian Union of Postal Workers

Vancouver Local 846

As of Now the Vancouver Local will be returning to work tmrw Saturday at 6am.

All Members  from shift 1 who are scheduled to work please report at 6am tmrw on Saturday October 11t for the remainder of your shift which is till 8am. If you are picketing for 4 hours before going to work you will get strike pay, since we are still on Full Strike till 6am tmrw Saturday October 11th.

For more information please  contact your shop steward or your picket captain.

 

Thank You.

Vancouver  Local Executive.