As we enter the New Year, I’m grateful for the privilege of being the President of the Toronto Local. Together, we’ve made significant strides in advocating for our rights, and I believe our collective efforts will lead to positive changes, including a favourable collective agreement.
The first five months of 2025 are set to be pivotal for our cause. Public hearings for Commissioner William Kaplan’s Industrial Inquiry Commission will commence on January 27 and 28 in Ottawa, and these crucial proceedings will be livestreamed for broader access. Mr. Kaplan’s final report is due on May 15.Also, on May 15th, the Union will appear before the Canada Industrial Relations Board, presenting our legal challenge against Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon’s section 107 order, which forced us back to work without new collective agreements. The significance of Mr. Kaplan’s hearings and our challenge to section 107 cannot be overstated. The future of our public post office and our Charter-protected rights to free and fair collective bargaining are at stake. Our National Executive Board is poised to launch an all-out effort, with the unwavering support of our entire membership and allies in this challenge.
Furthermore, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to all Members and Executives of the Toronto Local who stood proud during our nationwide strike, and we all remain proud. We were given no choice when the corporation changed our terms of employment and gave us a global offer, which was an insult. The Vice Presidents and other management staff gave themselves bonuses but then cried poor with all their losses when it came down to giving us wage increases that would at least have kept us with inflation and the cost of living. When Canada Post attempted to gig Group 2 workers with a new type of part-time staff, it attacked all Letter Carriers and safe working conditions for all our members. Canada Post is trying not to have us retire with dignity. Their attack was an attack on current and future workers of Canada Post.
I am particularly proud that during the strike, we stood firm in keeping management in the Toronto Local area out of every facility, even when I was instructed to do otherwise. Our unity and determination have driven our success and captured media attention, showcasing the strength of the Toronto Local. As President of the Toronto local, I was interviewed live for both CTV and CBC National News network about five times; I was able to represent our local on CTV/CP 24, CBC, CityNews,CFTO, Global, Omni Italian News, Talk 1010, on a South Asian Radio Station 91.9 FM and other media outlets, many times live. I saw footage of our Toronto pickup lines on the Chicago News on CBS. On Friday, Nov 15th, the first day of our strike, our Toronto Local radio ads on 680 am news aired for 30 seconds for 14 days, 84 times.
On December 11th, Toronto local joined a spontaneous rally in Ottawa in front of Canada Post's corporate office and on Parliament Hill. With the help of the Ontario Federation of Labour, we were able to send three coach buses and approximately four minivans full of our members to participate there. In Ottawa, I was the only local president who had been asked to speak at the rally. Rallies at SCLPP and Gateway with the help of the Toronto and York Region Labour Council. Our most significant rally was the day before we were forced to return to work. The rally occurred in front of the former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office; it was the day she resigned from the cabinet. This was a great success, with thousands in attendance, including our members, labour allies, and community groups. We received media coverage from all the major networks. We voiced our disgust with the Liberal government's decision to mandate us back to work.
Let's continue to support each other and work toward our shared goals. Each member of the Toronto Local matters and I am excited about what we can achieve together in the coming year. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for all of you.
In Solidarity
Mark Lubinski
President
Toronto Local CUPW
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Comrades,
As per Toronto Local, please find below the eligible candidates in the upcoming 2026 - 2029 Toronto Local Executive Elections.
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PRESIDENT: |
1st VICE-PRESIDENT: |
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Zach Avdelopoulos |
Stacey Pritchard |
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Robby Jouhal |
Amit Verma |
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Mark Lubinski |
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Qaiser Maroof |
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Stephen Myers |
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Gerard van Deelen |
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2nd VICE-PRESIDENT: |
3rd VICE-PRESIDENT: |
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Reno Borg |
Rob Guglielmelli |
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Richard LeGendre |
Liz Parry |
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Inderjit Sidhu |
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Donna Leeder |
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5th VICE-PRESIDENT: |
ASSISTANT SECRETARY – TREASURER: |
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Bruno Rossi |
Sandro Petruzzelli |
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Rashmi Mehta |
Victor Santhiapillai |
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RECORDING SECRETARY: |
E.S.S.GATEWAY WEST/INTL./TEO/AMF/NECF/CITYLINKS: |
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Greg Krisa |
Furqan Ashraf |
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Baleswaran Kandasamy |
Sherice Douglas |
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Muhammad Imran |
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Greg MacDonald |
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E.S.S. S.C.L.P.P.: |
E.S.S. GATEWAY EAST/WPDH: |
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Peter Aliyianis |
Rajiv Joshi |
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Janet Kocur |
Nikki Narewal |
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Rana Siddiqui |
Sunny Philipose |
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E.S.S. WEST AREA WICKETS: |
E.S.S. WEST TRANSPORTATION: |
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Celia Bellissimo |
Neil Bolen |
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Nicky Jandu |
Shaka Thomas |
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Dave Khaper |
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Only Members who are listed as Members in good standing shall be eligible to vote. The Elections committee asks that all Members confirm that you have already signed and submitted your Membership application, or immediately contact our Union Office in order to correct and update your Member status.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Toronto Local Elections committee by email: [email protected] or call the Elections Committee at (416) 249-6502. More information about our election process to follow.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all the candidates luck in this upcoming election.
In Solidarity,
Neeka Morris - Chairperson, [email protected]
2026 CUPW Toronto Local Executive Elections Committee
December 22nd, 2025
In Solidarity,
Abdi Hagi Yusuf
Secretary-Treasurer
CUPW Toronto Local
December 18, 2025
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Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends,
Canada Post on December 12th, 2025 has again started to issue 44.11(a) termination letters to temporary workers. If you receive one, it is critical that you act immediately.
WHAT TO DO RIGHT AWAY:
Temporary workers are not disposable. You are essential, you are union, and you deserve fair treatment. Your rights are protected under the collective agreement—use them.
The Toronto Local is defending your rights.
CUPW is filing grievances, challenging violations, and pushing back against unfair treatment.
Solidarity means every worker counts.
We will not allow Canada Post to divide us. We will not remain silent while temporary workers are used, mistreated, or pushed aside.
An injury to one is an injury to all—and the Toronto Local will fight for every single member.
In Solidarity and In Strength
Mark Lubinski
President
Toronto Local CUPW
Sisters, Brothers and Siblings:
With Christmas right around the corner, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you and your families a Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays and a very Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year.
The resilience and strength in the face of challenges we have faced truly inspired all Postal Workers and our National Negotiators.
As we spend this Christmas and New Year holiday with loved ones, take a moment to reflect on gratitude and unity.
Mark Lubinski,
President,
CUPW Toronto Local
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December 23, 2024
