The Toronto Local CUPW asked for a meeting with a Federal Cabinet Minister whose own constituents include hundreds of postal workers and their families.
We wanted to talk about the real issues affecting our lives; bargaining, job security, and respect on the work floor.
Here is what we got back from the Minister’s office:
“Given the current state of negotiations with the postal workers it would be inappropriate for Shafqat to be meeting with CUPW. It would be okay to have a staff member meet with him. ”
Let’s call this what it is; totally disrespectful and a Minister hiding behind negotiations to avoid hearing from the people he claims to represent.
When did workers stop being worthy of face-to-face respect?
The Message from this Government?
They want our votes,
They want our labour,
But they don’t want to hear from us — not even for 15 minutes.
Our Response?
We won’t be ignored.
We won’t be brushed off.
And we won’t forget which side of the table they chose to sit on.
In Solidarity,
Mark Lubinski
President
Toronto Local CUPW
In Strength - Your Voice, Your Union
August 14th, 2025
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
