Welcome to the official web site of the Toronto Local of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. We are the Toronto Local representative of CUPW, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.

We hope this site will become a place where our members can keep up to date on the latest news and events involving the Toronto Local CUPW.

For our members there is a News/Bulletin section to keep you informed of latest news, and a Secretary-Treasurer's Report section that will keep you informed of important meeting schedules and events, including matters concerning your union and other services and information available to you. If you have any questions or general inquiries, feel free to Contact Us and one of our officers will be more than happy to assist you.

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FEAR MONGERS

Distribute Unauthorized Bulletins

(Another tactic to Divide and Conquer) 

Dear Sisters and Brothers: 

Recently, unsigned bulletins have been surfacing resulting in untrue rumours.  These bulletins state that Canada Post is in ‘financial hardship’ and that it will affect our pensions.  This undermines us as workers and undermines the Union. 

It is true that Canada Post has had a drop in revenues last year yet the increase they had for the previous 14 years was as a result our hard work in ensuring a good postal service. 

If the government (Canada Post) is so worried about their bottom line; why is it that they continue to violate the collective agreement?  Each grievance processed costs in the vicinity of $500.00 per file!  (This is not including those that go to arbitration).  

They quote that the ‘rotating strikes’ cost them ‘millions’ of dollars yet they forgot it was they who LOCKED US OUT!! 

I urge everyone to read Brother Lemelin’s bulletin dated May 3/12 – Postal Service Challenges Require Real Solutions - #48. 

Expenses, expenses, expenses.  EXCUSES, EXCUSES, EXCUSES.  All of us in our daily lives deal with day to day expenses.  Fixed costs like mortgages, rent, food, clothing, etc.  Yet we are clever enough to allocate funds for vacations and the unknown.  , a new car, a new roof, or, that holiday you have always wanted in the future. 

The government (Canada Post) has failed to include the unforeseen.  These fat cats did not have the savvy to understand that in order to have a successful preparation for the future you must also consider the unknown. 

Are we thanked for a successful previous 14 years of profit?  No!  We are ‘warned’ because they did not have the acumen to anticipate what may lie ahead.  So, there goes another letter on your file.  There goes another overtime bypass (which, if they did it right the first time it would not cost as much money). 

There goes our morale as we are constantly being blamed as we ‘make too much money’ ‘expect too much’, and if you have a problem ‘just grieve it’. 

Do not listen to these fear mongers.  If you do you are falling into their diabolical strategy.  Conquer and Divide. 

AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL 

In solidarity,

JOHN SLATTERY                                                                                                                  4^th Vice-President/Benefits Officer                                                                                   MAY 11/12

IMPORTANT UPDATE 

Union Dues 

If you work in the “Toronto Local” area you should be paying $ 74.37 in Union Dues each month. If you believe you are a member of the Toronto Local and you are not sure compare your pay stub with your co-workers. If you are paying more, then contact your Shop Steward or call the Union Hall. 

Dues Waiver 

The National Constitution allows for the waiver of dues when you are off work if approved as per Article 1.19. You must be a signed up member in order to be eligible. Also, membership is a condition of employment (4.07 of the Collective Agreement) upon becoming a member a waiver is not retroactive. 

Address Change 

Once again we are getting a lot of “return to sender” mail. When you change your address it is your responsibility to inform the Union Hall of that change. By changing your address at work, we do not get that information. It is important that the Union has your current address even if you are retired to ensure that if there is a settlement of any Grievances, we have a means of contacting you. 

Trusting the above information is helpful, I remain. 

In Solidarity 

Doug Jones                                                                                                                     Secretary-Treasurer                                                                                                                 April 4, 2012

BEFORE YOU GO ON VACATION

Dear Sisters and Brothers

Just a few reminders of things to do before you go on annual leave.

1.    Ensure that your life insurance with Canada Post has the proper name listed as your beneficiary. They can be reached through the benefits office at 1-877-807-9090.

2.    Ensure that your insurance with C.U.P.W. has the proper name listed as your beneficiary. This can be done by contacting Coughlin Insurance at 1-800-668-9819. They in turn, will send you the necessary forms. It is done this way for privacy issues. Also, on this issue, ensure that you are a member in good standing, as you will not qualify if you are not. You can inquire about your status at the Union Hall at 416-241-9294.

3.    Ensure that your pension is properly designated via the Designated Beneficiary form. This can be obtained by calling 1-877-480-9220.

I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday. If you have any questions on this or any other benefits please do not hesitate to contact me at (416) 241-7901.

In Solidarity

John Slattery 

4^th Vice President (Benefits Officer)

Nov 16,  2011

SUN LIFE BENEFITS

REPEATED BY REQUEST F.Y.I.

Just a reminder that if you are anticipating any upcoming surgery that will require you to need time off; here are a few things to keep in mind. 

1)  You must exhaust all your CURRENT/EXISTING sick leave benefits.

2)  You do not have to borrow sick leave.

3)  Ensure that you get your Sunlife Benefits package prior to your hospital visit/surgery so that your recovery will not be hampered by trying to cut through the red tape to start your Sunlife Benefits. 

The package can be obtained through Human Resources at 1-877-807-9090. 

It seems the only benefit to the cuts in the health care system is that surgeries are now scheduled well in advance. Workers can now ensure their benefits are in place prior to the surgery. 

I trust this information is helpful. If you are indeed scheduled for surgry or have some other illness that will keep you off work for an extended period, I wish you a speedy recovery with your benefits already in place. 

If you have any questions on this or other benefits please call my office at (416) 241-7901.

In Solidarity,

John Slattery 

4th Vice President (Benefits Officer)

Nov 24/11                                                                                                                         

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