In mid-July, Canada Post informed the Toronto Local that there would be a 354 employee surplus throughout the Toronto Local.
These proposed changes appear to stem from Canada Post’s transformation plan, submitted to the Minister responsible for Canada Post, Joel Lightbound, in November 2025.
CUPW believes that the modernization of Canada Post must not come at your expense and protecting your Job is our number one priority.
With the support of the National, Regional, and Toronto Local, we have reached a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that protects your rights and livelihood.
By negotiating and signing this MOA, the Union is acting in the best interests of its members and working to safeguard their rights, interests, and well-being.
Time line as followed
August 17 -25 2026
First communication on article 13 regarding transfers
Toronto Local Members Seeking a Transfer
Members of the Toronto Local who wish to transfer to another post office within the MAPP should take the following steps:
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Submit a valid transfer request immediately You may request a transfer to any post office within the MAPP, including locations in either the Toronto Local or Scarborough Local.
- You can also transfer any location outside of the MAPP area.
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Post offices within the Toronto Local include:
- Metro Toronto C&D West/Retail Post Office,
- West Transportation Post Office
- South Central Letter Processing Plant (SCLPP)
- Gateway Post Office
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Post offices within the Scarborough Local include:
- Metro Toronto C&D East/Retail Post Office,
- East Transportation Post Office
- Albert Jackson Processing Centre (AJPC)
- Unidentified Mail Office (UMO)
The available classification is on the back of the transfer form. The new part-time classification for weekend delivery is PDPT.
Members are strongly encouraged to review their current transfer requests and ensure that they accurately reflect the positions and locations they are prepared to accept.
ACT NOW. If you want to protect your options, make sure your transfer request is valid and up to date.
The deadline to submit your transfer application for the exercise is August 25 2026
August 26-27 2026
Article 13 staffing results
Reporting date to be decided on case-by-case basis
August 28- September 8 2026
Gateway Plant Wide Bid
Timeline for execution of Gateway plant wide bid including the temporary Gateway attrition relief assignments as well as reaching out to employees that are out of work.
September 9 - 11 2026
Identify TSOS assignments to be backfilled by attrition relief in Gateway and offer them by seniority
September 14 - 16th 2026
Posting Gateway Plant bid Results
Meet with surplus employees (from Gateway, WPDH and MSC)
Post the results
September 19, 2026
Staff all vacant remaining positions in the MAPP with surplus employees
Staff all remaining vacant positions as per Part 9 of the MOA with surplus employees
Including Article 54 processes
Reporting date to be decided on case-by-case basis
September 20, 2026
Implement Gateway new staffing profile
To be determined, pending consultation
Complete South-Central section bid for VES & SLB sections
Once South-Central positions have been staffed and after section bid has concluded for VES and SLB, section bid to be conducted in Mech section
Once Metro West PO4 positions have been staffed, section bid to be conducted in Metro West Post Office by classification including retail.
Once the bid is concluded for Metro West PO4 Identify TSOS assignments to be backfilled by attrition relief in Metro West PO4 C&D and offer them by seniority
Identify training needs and proceed to training
Surplus position approximately
Gateway
28 full-time PO5,
27 full-time PO4
100 part-time P04
WPDH
33 full-time MSC
48 part-time MSC
WPDH PDSL
20 full-time PO4
25 part-time P04
Brampton North
2 full-time PO4
Brampton South
2 full-time PO4
Mississauga delivery Centre
3 full-time PO4
Mississauga dept 4
2 full-time PO4
Etobicoke delivery Centre
2 full-time PO4
Total # of FT Positions To Be Surplussed 119
Total # of PT Positions To Be Surplussed 186
Total # of Positions To Be Surplussed 305
Vacant positions approximately
South Central Letter mail consolidation
45 full-time PO4
Weekend delivery Locations as follows 145 Westmall, 600 Commissioners and 280 Progess Ave
23 part-time P04
122 PDPT Group 2 part time delivery position
Brampton North
4 part-time PO4
Brampton South
4 part-time PO4
Mississauga delivery Centre
4 part-time PO4
Mississauga dept 4
2 part-time PO4
East transportation
8 part time MSC Scarborough local
Total # of FT Vacant Positions 45
Total # of PT Vacant Positions 168
Total # of Vacant Positions 213
Corporation agrees to temporarily create 48 additional full-time Group 1 positions in the Gateway Post Office to replace long-term absences. Which is classified as Attrition Relief Assignments
Metro West Temporary Full-Time P04
11 Full-Time P04 classified as Attrition Relief
Metro West Temporary Full-Time Relief Letter Carrier Positions / Full-Time Letter
Carrier Attrition Relief assignments 15 full-time LC Relief positions in Metro West Post Office.
Employees Requiring Accommodation under Article 54 Accommodation issues will be addressed at the same time as the staffing exercise. The Management and CUPW agree to establish a committee, with appropriate representatives from both Parties,
The Toronto Local would like to extend our sincere thanks to Brother Carl Girouard, National Grievance Officer, and Brother Martin Champagne, 4th National Vice-President, for taking time away from their families to come to Toronto and assist us over the past few days.
I would also like to thank all of the Regional Officers and our entire Local Executive for your hard work, dedication, and continued support. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Remember in every adversity there’s an opportunity and we need to be united more than ever.
In solidarity,
Zach Avdelopoulos
President
CUPW Toronto Local
