Sisters and Brothers:
This is a very challenging time for all of us, and we all need to be respectful and united. The work floor should not be divided by vaxxed and anti vaxxed, and we should not be pointing fingers at each other. Be Respectful you have worked side by side for so many years, we are work friends.
Last Friday Canada Post announced their vaccine mandate to all our members. Canada Post echoed the Federal Governments directive of mirror image. The Toronto Local is against this mandate and strongly believes that there must be an alternative so that our members can continue to work.
The members have to understand that the Toronto Local does not have any input, nor participated in any kind of National discussions concerning this mandate. We are however prepared to file individual grievances on your behalf for those that are sent home on Administrative LWOP. The members also have to understand that it is entirely up to the National Office to refer these grievances to arbitration. If they are not referred they will not be put forward.
This Local has fought tirelessly for our members, defying the Government many times which resulted in our previous Local President, 4th Vice President and 5th Vice President going to jail in the 90’s. Since then times have changed and the government changed legislation to have a monetary penalty to rank and file members individually who defy.
Toronto Local met with the employer on November 2nd and asked many questions which the Corporation gave lip service at this point, nothing changed.
Canada Post and the Federal Government have no respect for Postal Workers we know that by being legislated back to work every strike, we know that when only during a pandemic we are called essential workers and know that because they are unwilling to budge in this mandate to protect all workers.
Toronto Local strongly stands to defend workers rights under our Collective Agreement. An injury to one is an injury to all!
In Solidarity
Qaiser Maroof Jane Marsh
CUPW Toronto Local President 4th Vice President
November 4, 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
