VOTE YES FOR A CLEAR STRIKE MANDATE

Sisters, Brothers, Cousins:

The Corporation is not negotiating in good faith with the National CUPW Negotiators.  In simple terms they have not agreed to any clauses in the Collective Agreement. We cannot sit back and avoid a strike, not this time.  Every member has to come out to vote to protect all of our rights.

What is at stake?

Two-Tier benefits for new hires, also that retiree’s pay 100% of their benefits at retirement, as it is now we pay 35% of the cost.  It would be triple the amount.  That is a serious roll back that affects all members.  So nobody can sit back and say this won’t affect them. Two-Tier pension for new hires as well with a contributed pension plan not defined, which could weaken the pension for everyone in the future

Flexible benefits with a higher cost to members who really need these benefits.  Our families will suffer!

Route ownership to be taken out with letter carriers no longer working on a fixed delivery route.  Also flexibility so that if you finish your route early you will be assigned more work.  Getting rid of Appendix CC allowing management to make changes to route measurement and MSCWSS without Union involvement.  A new classification POL6 which is group 1 and includes clerks, LCA’s and day or night routers.

Getting rid of double time overtime after the 3rd hour of overtime, getting rid of marriage leave, along with less vacation for new hires and a deletion of the 7th week annual for everyone else. Deleting night recovery for everyone.

Getting rid of the protection of Retail Counters and using more part time.

Having a higher ratio of part time employee’s to cover relief, and to work flex hours so that there is no overtime anywhere.

Getting rid of the 5 minute wash-up, and on wages? They the boss are our zero hero’s.

They do not want to give anything in this round, we have to stand up in Solidarity and fight.

 

It is sounding from rumors on the floor (from supervisors) that management may lock us out November 3rd, 2024 as the supervisors were advised that they would be placed on EI during our strike/lockout.

We need a strong mandate for a strike vote, we cannot accept these outrageous roll backs.  Watch the bulletin boards for the strike vote.

A bulletin will be out shortly to advise the roll backs for RSMC’s.

 

In Solidarity

 

Jane Marsh

4th VP Organization Officer, CUPW Toronto Local

August 21, 2024

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Sisters, Cousins, and Brothers,

SHOP STEWARDS — YOU ARE THE BACKBONE OF OUR UNION!
Your voice, your action, and your leadership make change happen.

At this critical stage in our negotiations:

Your work matters more than ever.
Every conversation and every effort counts.
Your dedication does not go unnoticed and is deeply appreciated.

Leaflet Distribution

Public Notice – RE: Canada Post

Started October 25th, rolling out across Etobicoke and Toronto ridings.
Goal: Inform, engage, mobilize, and hold MPs accountable.

Important Instructions for Stewards

  • Post sample leaflet only on Union boards. No other locations. Do this work only on your own time.
  • Distribution of the leaflets to homes cannot be done in your Canada Post uniform and not while you are being paid by Canada Post.
  • Talk to members on the work floor. Spark conversation, answer questions, explain why this campaign matters.
  • Members who want to help distribute off working hours can contact:[email protected]

Shop Stewards: Front Line of Our Union

You carry the strength, unity, and voice of our members.
Your courage, energy, and leadership make a real difference. Stand proud — your efforts matter.

United We Stand

  • United on the floor.
  • United in our fight.
  • United in our Union.

Solidarity in action. Strength in numbers. Power in our hands.

In Strength, In Solidarity,

 

Mark Lubinski,

President,

CUPW, Toronto Local.

This past weekend, CUPW members took the fight to the streets across Toronto, leafleting in multiple ridings with unions, Labour Council allies, and community supporters. Liberal MPs are cutting door-to-door mail, threatening good jobs, and putting communities at risk — and we are holding them accountable.

LETTER CARRIERS, PLANT WORKERS, DRIVERS, CLERKS, MAINTENANCE MECHANICS — we showed up together, and we are unstoppable. I went door-to-door myself, telling the truth.

THE LEAFLETS SAID:

“This mailbox is scheduled to be permanently closed, effective September 25, 2025.
Your mail and parcels will no longer be delivered to your home.”
By Order of: [Resident’s Liberal MP Name & Contact]

Our action made headlines — Global News, the Toronto Star, and others covered it. The fight for Canada Post is in the media — exactly where it belongs.

CANADA POST CLAIMS:
“This flyer is misleading and will cause unnecessary stress for homeowners,” said spokesperson Jon Hamilton (Toronto Star, Oct 24, 2025).

THE LIBERAL RESPONSE:
Julie Dzerowicz, Liberal MP for Davenport, defended the cuts — threatening essential services, jobs, and communities across Toronto. We will make sure Liberal MPs face the voters about these attacks.

THE REALITY:

  • Door-to-door mail is essential for seniors, people with disabilities, and those with mobility challenges.
  • Canada Post cannot even accommodate all their injured or restricted workers. If they can’t support their own workers, how can they serve the public?
  • Other countries are expanding postal services — postal banking, green delivery, and community services. Here, in Canada, jobs and routes will be cut.

We built this service. We run this service. We will defend it — together.

                                             SCAN ME   

HANDS OFF OUR SERVICE   HANDS OFF OUR JOBS  HANDS OFF OUR POST OFFICE.

 

In Solidarity,

Mark Lubinski 

President 

Toronto Local CUPW

WE WILL NOT BE BROKEN – WE MUST STAND TOGETHER!!

 

 

Now it’s time to turn up the pressure.

The leafleting campaign was just the beginning

Our message is simple:
If the Liberal government wants to take away door-to-door mail delivery, and to gut out Canada Post, then their MPs need to hear directly from postal workers, as we are also the public they serve.

Liberal MP’s are telling residents that Canada Post’s plan was fair and that “accommodations” would be made for seniors and for Canadians with disabilities who need it.

We know better.
Canada Post can’t even properly accommodate its own injured or restricted workers — many are sitting at home without a paycheque, waiting for help that never comes.
So, when MPs talk about “accommodating” the public, we know that’s just spin.

Liberal MP’s hide behind talking points while workers and communities pay the price.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

  1. Find your MP’s contact information by going on-line.
  2. Pick up the phone you don’t need a script. Just speak from the heart.
  3. Say this clearly: “I am a Canada Post worker. I serve my community. If you have mail delivered to your door then ask :    “Why is your  MP cutting door-to-door delivery — a service millions depend on?” “Why is the Liberal government gutting out Canada post?” 
  4. Tell them this isn’t over. We will keep calling, leafleting, and organizing until this government stops attacking our jobs, our service our neighbors cherish. 

WHY IT MATTERS

  • Door-to-door mail delivery is a public service, not a privilege like they are telling the residents they represent .
  • The Liberal government’s plan threatens jobs, pensions, and community service.
  • Liberal MP’s need to be reminded: postal workers built this service — and we will defend it.

STAND UP. SPEAK OUT. STAY UNITED.

If we stand together, they cannot ignore us.  If we stay silent, they will dismantle our service piece by piece.

Pick up the phone.

Defend our service.

Defend our jobs.

Defend our post office.

 

You can also email your M.P., give your name and Postal Code

In Solidarity,

Mark Lubinski 

President 

Toronto Local CUPW

NOVEMBER 15, 2025

9:00 A.M.

UNION HALL

47 DENSLEY AVENUE,

TORONTO, ONTARIO

AGENDA

  • Roll Call of Officers
  • Acceptance of Members in Good Standing
  • Reading and Adoption of Minutes
  • Reading of Correspondence
  • Bills and Accounts          
  • Reports of Officers and Committees
  • Nominations & Elections
  • Notice of Motion
  • Unfinished Business
  • New Business
  • Adjournment

In Solidarity,

Abdi Hagi Yusuf

Secretary- Treasurer,

CUPW Toronto Local

 

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October 27, 2025

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