President’s Report for March

On March 1st to the 2nd our National negotiators discussed our ongoing bargaining dispute with Canada Post and worked towards new collective agreements. During these negotiations, we proposed enhancements to weekend parcel deliveries while advocating for protecting full-time jobs. However, Canada Post has maintained a position that includes rollbacks, which would undermine our collective agreement and threaten the stability of full-time employment.

The National Executive Board and Negotiating Committees are dedicated to securing favourable collective agreements and are prepared to resume negotiations. In these discussions, they understand the importance of safeguarding full-time positions.

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On Monday, March 3, our National Board of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) initiated a challenge with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). This action follows Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon’s invocation of Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code in December 2024, which resulted in the termination of our legal strike and the infringement of our rights.

March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), a time to recognize and celebrate women's accomplishments and the progress made in advocating for women’s rights and participation in society.

Let's rally together with unstoppable spirit! Our battle for a new collective agreement is far from over! We stand united in the pursuit of fair wages, health and safety protections, job security, and the right to retire with dignity.

An injury to one is an injury to all!

In Solidarity


Mark Lubinski
President
Toronto Local CUPW
March 3,2025

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JUNE 16, 2026 AT

7:00 P.M. IN PERSON

 

Sisters and Brothers,

On June 16, 2026, 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 to all the activists, Shop Stewards and Union officers.  By participating in the meeting, you agree to the following:

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

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

Attention: E.S.S. and Shop Stewards

Please share and post all the Union Literatures and notices that you receive on the Union boards, as per the By-Laws.

In Solidarity,

 

Abdi Hagi Yusuf,

Secretary-Treasurer,

CUPW Toronto Local

May 21, 2026.

Sisters and Brothers, 

 

Listed below are the dates, times and places of where the ratification votes will take place.  Please note that it is mandatory to listen to the short presentation before casting your vote. 

 

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TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 – (URBAN) 

 

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 

243 COXWELL AVENUE, TORONTO, ONTARIO. 

 

* FIVE MEETINGS –   7:00 A.M.    1:00 P.M.    3:00  P.M.     4:30 P.M.  

                                                                    & 7:00 P.M.* 

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FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 - (URBAN) 

 

HILTON GARDENS INN -   (IN THE BALLROOM) 

1870 MATHESON BLVD. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO.   

 

SIX MEETINGS -   7:00 A.M.  11:30 A.M.   2:00 P.M.   

                             4:00 P.M.  6:00 P.M.  & 7:00 P.M. 

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SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 - (URBAN & RSMC) 

 

UNION HALL 

47 DENSLEY AVENUE, TORONTO, ONTARIO. 

TWO MEETINGS 

    10:00 A.M. -  (R.S.M.C.) 

& 

*12:00 NOON   2:00 P.M.  (URBAN)* 

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Trusting you will make effort possible to attend one of these meetings. 

 

In Solidarity, 

 

 

Abdi Hagi Yusuf, 

Secretary-Treasurer, 

CUPW Toronto Local. 

 

AHY:w 

April 15, 2026 

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