Sisters, Brothers and Siblings:
When CUPW negotiated for Gateway East we negotiated against the Dictator, we saw a boss that refused to agree to any proposals and refused to show any compassion for our member’s lives. They pushed all part time members to midnights and changed all start times.
The Union said it would not work, and yet after missing dispatches they continue to delay the mail so they do not have to admit they were wrong.
When Gateway West consulted there was a change of faces of management but these different faces were the same dictatorship attitude as the last consultation. These changes will also be a complete failure, they were put on notice from the Union.
The excuse for changing some of the times for Gateway West were that members from different sections talk to each other, remember breaks are staggered and members will continue to speak to each other! Another failure by the Corporate hacks. It is okay to give gift cards, cold pizza, a coffee and donuts or even better the warm pop in an attempt to show members how much they care. Actions prove they do not.
For 5 years management has been missing cut offs, yet they have the mail being processed during a smaller window which will cause more delay of mail, while at the same time continue the destruction of our members family lives. Management was shown better options and refused to listen, the response “We hear you, but will continue with the proposal” so after not meeting cutoffs for the highest volume mail for over 5 years it was crystal clear to the Union that they just do not care.
The POL5 proposal was the same, knowing that in a matter of months it will be changing again, CPC just wants to merge the West onto one start time for their own personal amusement or failure whichever you prefer.
CUPW gave them solutions that would have addressed their staffing concerns within the collective agreement and would have maintained two distinct knowledgeable sections, but they still refused to listen.
The latest comedy show by the employer was Manual Finals consultation, management said there was no way for a rotation of duties and were fine having members sort 7 hours every day, it took only minutes for the Union to come up with a workable solution. This has enhanced to more include more workers and to ensure workers will get some variety and rotation to protect against injuries. Our proposal is to ensure that there a proper rotation of duties to prevent injuries, Management’s proposal is a total disregard for our member’s health and safety. Also the manager and Superintendent said THEY would select who would get the case based on knowledge of the sort or material handling, not by seniority. We adamantly disagreed.
We stand on our right to pick our work based on our seniority, a right that is clearly defined in article 11.10 in our collective agreement. We will not stand for individual work performance that will decide who will get the work. Article 41.01 is a protection we fought for in Group 1 and won’t sit idly by as management picks and chooses which articles they want to allow to have as your rights.
Now more than ever we need to take back the work floor from these tyrants!
File grievances for every infraction, the more grievances filed the less bonus these management hacks get, it shows against them in their performance. They even tried to talk us into giving and taking by offering better conditions if we withdrew all the Gateway East grievances. Just shameful.
We deserve respect. We deserve to use our collective rights. We deserve better!
In Solidarity
Mark Lubinski
President
CUPW Toronto Local
January 22, 2024
Sisters and Brothers,
On May 21 /2024, Toronto Local is scheduling the regular membership monthly meeting in person.
Hi All,
United Steelworkers (USW) is holding an Canada wide Zoom event on Tuesday, April 16 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM EST, celebrating the historic event in Elliott Lake 50 years ago that led to our Occupational Health and Safety Act.
You can access the event here: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/d6bf77e6/vK8nMlAFv0KFkKoA_YhaGw?u=https://usw.ca/events/celebrating-historic-wins-elliot-lake-50th-anniversary/
Fore further information please email [email protected] or [email protected].
Thank you,
Pennee
Pennee Koczka Iaboni, MAd.Ed, BA (she/her)
Director of Health, Safety and Environment
Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL)
Sisters, Brothers, Siblings:
The demands the corporation has put in for Variable Work Week, No Route Ownership, Permanent Flexible Employee’s and major restructuring of letter carrier work are pathetic.
It is time to get ready to stand up in Solidarity and fight! The Toronto Local is strongly opposed to management’s shenanigans and are preparing to battle. Feet on the street is the only way to win with this employer, the longer the line the shorter the strike. We need to stop attacking each other and focus on attacking the boss.
