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MEANINGFUL CONSULTATION???

GATEWAY STAFFING

Sisters and Brothers: 

When the Union met with the employer to hand in our staffing proposal,  we thought that the employer wanted a plant that would run well taking into consideration the mail being processed and the wellbeing of our members.  Our proposal was built on the information provided by the employer on arrival and dispatch times, and more important it worked.  Management’s actions just make no sense. 

Management had their own agenda that we believe revolves around the Modern Post and the deletion of our jobs, the Unions proposal was better and made more sense for the Membership and the Corporation. We met all their demands and time schedules. It is clear that the Corporation had no respect for the membership, or their families, and decided to uproot the member’s shifts and cause undo stress in their family lives.  Shame on them. 

Grievances will be filed by the Union against Management for not having meaningful consultation for both staffing and annual leave consultations held by the employer. 

The Union does not agree with the employer’s position on staffing and are not participating in the actual bid.  However, we encourage the members to have a shop steward present when it is your time to bid. 

This year our Negotiations begin and the employer will try all kinds of games to test the membership.  They will try to keep the membership doubtful about their future.  We cannot allow them to succeed.  Watch the bulletin boards for bulletins asking for contract demands in the near future.  This is the time to put clear language in our collective agreement to protect our jobs.  It is time for your voice to be heard.  

An Injury to One Is An Injury to All 

In Solidarity 

Jane Marsh                                   Abdi Hagi Yusuf            Basil Harricharan

Toronto Local President              CSS Gateway East        CSS Gateway West