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
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
Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Easter holiday!
I hope the holidays bring you moments of rest and meaningful time with your loved ones.
In Solidarity,
Mark Lubinski
President
Toronto Local CUPW
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.
