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August General Membership Meeting

Thursday, August 27, 2020, at 7 P.m.
Zoom Video/Phone Conference*

AGENDA FOR THE AUGUST GMM: 

  1. Land Acknowledgment
  2. Reading of new members
  3. Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes
  4. Business arising out of the minutes
  5. Financials
  6. New Business
  7. Nominations and elections: 
    1. Balloting Committee (5)
    2. Health & Safety Committee (Minimum 9)
    3. Education Committee (8)
    4. Organization Committee (8)
    5. Publications Committee (8)
    6. Trustees Alternate (1) 
  1. Executive Committee Motions
  2. Unfinished business
  3. Correspondence
  4. Executive and Committee Reports
  5. Good and Welfare
  6. Adjournment

In Solidarity,

Chris Zukowsky, President

 

 

 

**Sign Language Interpreters have been confirmed.

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2020 Annual Election Results

2020 Election Results

 SECRETARY TREASURER – Stefanie Neumann

CHIEF SHOP STEWARD #2 SHIFT PPC/PIF/WICKETS – John Tweed

List of Executive as of July 26, 2020
President Chris Zukowsky
1st Vice President Blair Bancroft
2nd Vice President Nick Aubichon
3rd Vice President Anju Parmar
Secretary-Treasurer Stefanie Neumann
Grievance Officer Erin Collins
Education Director Sarah McGowan
Health and Safety Director Martin Kosik
Organization Director Condwiramurs McGowan
Recording Secretary Antoinette Bernabe
Chief Shop Steward Shift 1 PPC Zenaida Garcia
Chief Shop Steward Shift 2 PPC John Tweed
Chief Shop Steward Shift 3 PPC Vim Vimalendiran
Chief Shop Steward External Audrey Grant (LCD 1)
Chief Shop Steward External Kayla Ziefflie
Chief Shop Steward External Joseph Henderson McCance
Chief Shop Steward GLTs/Glen Drive Deo Raj

Thank you to everyone that put their name forward and congratulations to those elected.

We would also like to thank the members of the balloting committee for all the work you have done and to the volunteers that assisted with the election 

In Solidarity,

Chris Zukowsky, President

 

 

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THANK YOU CUPW!

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics by Lush Ltd

Dear Postal Workers,

For all of your work during this time of uncertainty, a huge thank you from all of us at Lush.

Please enjoy one of our bath bombs for a few moments of self-care. Fill your bathtub with warm water, then drop the bath bomb in and enjoy the show!

 

*Lush bath bombs are currently being distributed to all wok locations and should be available to CUPW members shortly.

Thank you Lush for the generous gifts, your words of gratitude are encouraging.

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*ALERT* Website Change

Due to the amount of information we are receiving regarding the ongoing COVID-19 crisis we have created a dedicated area on the front page titled “COVID- 19 Info”.

For mobile devices; it is located below the current front page posts.

For desktop users; it will be located to the right ledger of  your screen.

New information  regarding Covid – 19 will be posted on the front page and then will be archived to the COVID – 19 info area. All information will located there for your convenience.

**Please note; in order to facilitate the above, we have temporarily removed the “Negotiations” information area. All negotiations related bulletins can still be found in the “Archived Bulletins” tab.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Media Release: Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Vancouver Local

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

As we continue to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Vancouver Local would like to recognize the postal workers who continue to work tirelessly to ensure Canadians continue to receive their mail and packages during this unprecedented time.  The Public Post Office is an essential service for Canadians, especially now for those under quarantine, have self-isolated, and are practicing social distancing.

During this extraordinary time, we ask that you please practice social distancing from postal workers while they provide this essential service. We also ask that if you are able, please regularly clean your mail receptacles, elevators, and entrance ways including door handles at entry points.

While many Canadians remain at home we understand that access to food, medical prescriptions, and supplies is a concern –Postal Workers can help.  Our members are committed to working safely, and ensuring that Canadians continue to be supported by their Public Post Office.

Regards,

Chris Zukowsky

President

CUPW Vancouver Local 846