KNOW YOUR RIGHT

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                                              

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General Membership Meeting On May 20,2025 @ NOON in Person

Sisters and Brothers, 

On May 20,2025 @ NOON, Toronto Local is scheduling the regular membership monthly meeting in person.

DISCLAIMER FOR THE MEETING:

 It is important that we continue to respect the privacy of every member including but not limited all the activists, Shop Stewards and Union officers. By participating the meeting, you agree the following,

- You must not record, share or post the meeting documents or any photos from this meeting without prior permission from Toronto Local

  Local assigned for this duty) will be the only authorized person to take the GMM minutes for the Local records and usage. The General Membership Meeting will be facilitate under the Toronto Local By-Laws and the National Constitution. All participants must treat each other with respect during the meeting

 

Attention: ESS and Shop Stewards 

Please share and Post all the Union Literatures and notices when you receive on the Union boards as per the By-Laws.

 

In Solidarity,

Abdi Hagi Yusuf

Secretary-Treasurer

CUPW, Toronto Local

April 17,2025

April 28 Day of Mourning

 

Dear Postal Workers,

On April 28th, we observe the National Day of Mourning to honour those who have lost their lives or suffered in the workplace. This day also serves as a call to action for stricter safety standards. Let’s stand in solidarity with our fellow Postal Workers, advocating for the vital changes our workplaces need and resisting intimidation from management.

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