Sisters and Brothers.
Toronto Local is very concerned about the recent COVID-19 Positive cases reported by management.
Our member’s health and safety is not negotiable. While at work you have the Right of Refusal under Art 33.13 of CUPW Collective Agreement.
33.13(a) An employee has the right to refuse to do particular work if he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that the performance of this work will endanger his or her health, safety or physical well-being, or may similarly endanger another employee.
128 of Canada Labour Code. [Canada Labour Code, s.122,128, 129,146,147).
Refusal to work if danger
128 (1) Subject to this section, an employee may refuse to use or operate a machine or thing, to work in a place or to perform an activity, if the employee while at work has reasonable cause to believe that
(a) the use or operation of the machine or thing constitutes a danger to the employee or to another employee;
(b) a condition exists in the place that constitutes a danger to the employee; or
(c) the performance of the activity constitutes a danger to the employee or to another employee.
No reprisals [s.147] It is against the law for employers to dismiss, suspend, layoff or demote, impose a financial or other penalty, discipline or threaten any employee for performing their rights or duties under the Code.
If you believe that your health and safety or physical wellbeing is at risk, please inform your supervisor and union representative without delay and you are entitled to be present while the investigation is conducted.
Toronto Local is constantly in contact with Canada Post and the Government agencies to protect our members. Local is very frustrated by the bureaucratic barrier between the Agencies. End of the day we the workers are the one, who is suffering. . April 26,2021
COVID-19 does not distinguish workplaces. Be safe and stay safe.
Struggle Continues.
In Solidarity
Qaiser Maroof
President
CUPW, Toronto Local,
April 26,2021
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.
Applications are due back to the Region by:
The Metro Toronto Region is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the upcoming Women’s Retreat being offered at the:
DEERHURST RESORT, Muskoka
We will be exploring many issues as well as celebrating our strengths!
Please note that members on WSIB or STDP are not eligible to apply.
Also please note that members who previously attended the women’s retreat in November 2022 will NOT be eligible to attend.
Please ensure that you complete a legible application form and return it by FAX to the Metro Toronto Region by, Wednesday April 10, 2024.
We look forward to hearing from you.
In Solidarity
Bonnie Pollard Joanne Leader
Regional Union Representative Regional Grievance Officer
Metro Toronto Region Metro Toronto Region
CUPW CUPW
