Sisters and Brothers,
Toronto Local met with Gateway management on August 3, 2022. Unfortunately, Canada Post disagreed with the Local's position on the temporary workers' list and violations of seniority.
For violations of seniority for temporary workers, the CPC decided to answer grievances and if necessary pay bypasses.
Toronto Local has demanded the 12-list be abolished, which includes a weekday and weekend list.
The CPC agrees to abolish the 12 lists currently in place. The CPC proposes six lists, three for Gateway East and three for Gateway West. To address the ongoing COVID-19, the REDZONE protocol, and work & life balance of Temporary workers, the local objected and demanded one list for shift #1 and one list for shift #3.
Despite agreeing in principle with the Local union's position, Canada Post wishes to create four lists from the original proposal of six, gateway east shifts #3 and #1, gateway west shifts #3 and #1. In response to the management's position, Toronto Local has objected to it and will file grievances for seniority violations.
Management has been advised that Part-Time workers must be extended and offered unscheduled work before Temporary workers are offered any work. Management has agreed to follow the language of the collective agreement. Management has agreed to post 39.07 backfill positions after the August 2022 monthly bid. Offering Overtime to Full time workers should not be replaced by Temporary Workers.
At Gateway Plant, there are currently 1010 temporary workers. In the future, there will be 1080 temporary workers. Canada Post has notified the union of 482 permanent job reductions from Gateway Plant due to new plant opening but on the other hand Canada Post keep hiring and calling more temporary workers with less pay and no benefits. Shame.
Toronto Local will schedule a Temporary Workers Training session to empower members about their rights, and entitlement and help with filling grievances for the violation of the collective agreement.
Canada Post cannot run a plant with less paying jobs and no benefits. Toronto Local has demanded to offer Part Time positions to the Temporary workers.
The Struggle continues.
In Solidarity
Qaiser Maroof
President
CUPW Toronto Local
August 4,2022
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
