The Committee members shall develop a yearly work plan to ensure the activities identified by the Committee are fulfilled. All protocols, processes and standardized reports approved by the National Joint Health and Safety Committee shall form part of the Committee’s work plan. As well, the following list details some of the functions of the local Committees:

(i) hold meetings at regular intervals;

(ii) receive and settle employees’ complaints;

(iii) maintain records of the complaints presented;

(iv) examine the reports concerning the conditions within the workplace and the reports on the safety officers’ directives;

(v) co-operate with professional health services;

(vi) establish and support educational programs dealing with health and safety;

(vii) participate in investigations and inspections relating to health and safety;

(viii) develop and maintain related programs and protective measures;

(ix) ensure that related programs are followed;

(x) ensure that accurate records of work accidents are maintained, etc.;

(xi) co-operate with government safety officers;

(xii) study information on the actual or possible risks associated with equipment or work methods;

(xiii) study all the Corporation’s reports concerning the health and safety of employees within the bargaining unit;

(xiv) establish a list of suitable candidates to receive training and become competent first aid attendants from employees proposed by both parties;

(xv) perform any other function that the National Joint Health and Safety Committee deems appropriate with a view to improving the administration of the health and safety policy in the workplace;

(xvi) shall participate in the implementation of changes that may affect occupational health and safety, including work processes and procedures.

YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS!

The Local Joint Health and Safety Committee plays a vital role in ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. If you have a health and safety concern, report it through the appropriate channels so it can be reviewed and addressed in accordance with the Terms of Reference.

WORKING TOGETHER FOR A SAFER WORKPLACE.

 In Solidarity,

Stacey Pritchard,

1^st Vice-President,

CUPW Toronto Local.

June 16, 2026

Sisters and Brothers,

For years, there has been an ongoing issue with P04 employees being assigned driving duties and, as a result, displacing P05 employees from their scheduled rotations. This situation occurs because P04’s are not trained in certain functions.  PO5’s are trained in certain areas such as dock operations and dispatching.

I personally experienced this while working on the East Docks during a midnight shift. I had waited nearly three months for a specific assignment that would have provided a welcome break from my previous, highly stressful duties. When the assignment finally became available, I was informed that I could not perform it and that a P04 employee would be taking my place.

As expected, I was told there was nothing I could do except accept the decision and file a grievance regarding my removal and replacement. However, I was not prepared to simply accept the situation. I stood my ground and refused to leave my assigned post. After approximately an hour of discussions, management ultimately allowed me to remain in the assignment.

Another concern is that when a P04 employee leaves their regular work location to perform driving duties, management often does not provide a replacement. As a result, the remaining employees are required to absorb the additional workload, creating the potential for overburdening staff and negatively impacting workplace efficiency and morale.  Furthermore, P04s aren’t being compensated for driving at P05 pay rate and are working for less.

I’m officially asking P04s working at Gateway, South Central, and the Toronto Local delivery depot to stop driving voluntarily. If management truly cares about your health and safety, they’ll promote you.  As a P05 you will officially be given the compensation you’re entitled to, and you’ll be fully trained to perform all duties.  This will also free up a vacancy as a PO4 and allow promotion and allowing your coworkers to work harmoniously and minimize the stress and health and safety concerns that arise from your absence.

 Ø  We need to stay united more than ever now.

Ø  Past practice isn’t our future practice.  Our future practice is to do things the right way and be fair to others. We must adhere to our collective agreement and national constitution.  Violating these could lead to Article 8 of the constitution.

Ø  The harsh reality is that management is trying to make us work harder for less.  By doing so, we demonstrate our ability to make things work through compensation for health and safety, respecting boundaries, and so on.  Then, they simply delete your job.  Upper management enjoys the bonuses they receive from your labour.

By working together and respecting one another, we can improve our working conditions and foster a sense of unity.

In Solidarity,

__________________________

Zach Avdelopoulos

President

CUPW Toronto Local                                                                                      

June 17, 2026

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.

MAY 19, 2026

12:00 NOON

UNION HALL

47 DENSLEY AVENUE,

TORONTO, ONTARIO.