Honouring Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the incredible contributions of Black Canadians throughout history and today. Let's take this opportunity to reflect on the contributions and to honour our Toronto Local's First Black President Megan Whitfield who left us too early in 2020. Sister Megan shaped our collective history. She remains "Eternal in our Memories". In May, please visit our National CUPW website regarding information about: The Fifth Annual Megan Whitfield Bursary-Inspiring a New Generation of Activist.

From "Trailblazing Women of CUPW 2021": “Sister Megan Whitfield was well known for her strength and fearless dedication to the membership and the labour movement. Megan was hired at Canada Post in 1998 and was soon elected as a shop steward and also worked on several local cities in the Toronto Local. She was elected to the position of chief shop steward at the South Central Letter Processing Plant and in 2014 after an intense and challenging election she was elected as the Toronto Local’s first Black President.

Megan was one of two Equity Vice-presidents representing workers of colour for the Ontario Federation of Labour and a long time member and board member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Canadian Chapter. Megan was well known and respected for her work in human rights and defending all workers. Megan attended many solidarity picket lines and rallies. It just took one phone call to Megan. She was always prepared with a flags in her car and shoes in her trunk to be able to fight within a moments notice.

The loss of Megan is a devastating loss for the continued struggle of women’s issue and human rights. She will be thoroughly missed as a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and union activist.

She was everybody’s President and Sister."

Please scan the QR code to watch a short address to our National CUPW Convention back in 2023.

In Solidarity,

Mark Lubinski
President
Toronto Local CUPW

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

May 20, 2025

NOON

UNION HALL

47, DENSLEY AVENUE

TORONTO, ONATRIO.

General Membership Meeting On May 20,2025 @ NOON in Person

Sisters and Brothers,

On May 20,2025 @ NOON, Toronto Local is scheduling the regular membership monthly meeting in person.

DISCLAIMER FOR THE MEETING:

It is important that we continue to respect the privacy of every member including but not limited all the activists, Shop Stewards and Union officers. By participating the meeting, you agree the following,

- You must not record, share or post the meeting documents or any photos from this meeting without prior permission from Toronto Local

Local assigned for this duty) will be the only authorized person to take the GMM minutes for the Local records and usage. The General Membership Meeting will be facilitate under the Toronto Local By-Laws and the National Constitution. All participants must treat each other with respect during the meeting

Attention: ESS and Shop Stewards

Please share and Post all the Union Literatures and notices when you receive on the Union boards as per the By-Laws.

In Solidarity,

Abdi Hagi Yusuf

Secretary-Treasurer

CUPW, Toronto Local

April 17,2025

Happy Easter

Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Easter holiday!

I hope the holidays bring you moments of rest and meaningful time with your loved ones.

In Solidarity,

Mark Lubinski
President
Toronto Local CUPW

April 28 Day of Mourning

Dear Postal Workers,

On April 28th, we observe the National Day of Mourning to honour those who have lost their lives or suffered in the workplace. This day also serves as a call to action for stricter safety standards. Let’s stand in solidarity with our fellow Postal Workers, advocating for the vital changes our workplaces need and resisting intimidation from management.