Bulletins

AMENDED

2026-2029 Toronto Local Executive Candidates

Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Comrades,

As per Toronto Local, please find below the eligible candidates in the upcoming 2026 - 2029 Toronto Local Executive Elections.

PRESIDENT:

1st VICE-PRESIDENT:

 

 

Zach Avdelopoulos

Stacey Pritchard

Robby Jouhal

Amit Verma

Mark Lubinski

 

Qaiser Maroof

 

Stephen Myers

 

Gerard van Deelen

 

 

2nd VICE-PRESIDENT:

3rd VICE-PRESIDENT:

 

 

Reno Borg

Rob Guglielmelli

Richard LeGendre

Liz Parry

 

Inderjit Sidhu

 

Donna Leeder

 

5th  VICE-PRESIDENT:

ASSISTANT SECRETARY – TREASURER:

 

 

Bruno Rossi

Sandro Petruzzelli

Rashmi Mehta

Victor Santhiapillai

 

RECORDING SECRETARY:

E.S.S.GATEWAY WEST/INTL./TEO/AMF/NECF/CITYLINKS:

 

 

Greg Krisa

Furqan Ashraf

Baleswaran Kandasamy

Sherice Douglas

 

Muhammad Imran

 

Greg MacDonald

 

E.S.S. S.C.L.P.P.:

E.S.S. GATEWAY EAST/WPDH:

 

 

Peter Aliyianis

Rajiv Joshi

Janet Kocur

Nikki Narewal

Rana Siddiqui

Sunny Philipose

 

E.S.S. WEST AREA WICKETS:

E.S.S. WEST TRANSPORTATION:

 

 

Celia Bellissimo

Neil Bolen

Nicky Jandu

Shaka Thomas

Dave Khaper

 

 

Only Members who are listed as Members in good standing shall be eligible to vote. The Elections committee asks that all Members confirm that you have already signed and submitted your Membership application, or immediately contact our Union Office in order to correct and update your Member status.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Toronto Local Elections committee by email: [email protected] or call the Elections Committee at (416) 249-6502. More information about our election process to follow.

 

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all the candidates luck in this upcoming election.

 

In Solidarity,

Neeka Morris - Chairperson, [email protected]

2026 CUPW Toronto Local Executive Elections Committee

December 22nd, 2025 

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

 

 

 

 

 

JANUARY 17, 2026

9:00 A.M.

UNION HALL

47 DENSLEY AVENUE

 

AGENDA

  1. Roll Call of Officers 
  2. Acceptance of Members in Good Standing
  3. Reading and Adoption of Minutes
  4. Reading of Correspondence
  5. Bills and Accounts
  6. Reports of Officers and Committees
  7. Nominations and Elections
  8. Notice of Motion
  9. Unfinished Business
  10. New Business
  11. Adjournment

 

In Solidarity,

 

 

Abdi Hagi Yusuf

Secretary-Treasurer

CUPW Toronto Local

 

December 18, 2025

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URGENT – TEMPORARY WORKERS: 44.11(a) LETTERS

Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends,

Canada Post on December 12th, 2025 has again started to issue 44.11(a) termination letters to temporary workers. If you receive one, it is critical that you act immediately.

WHAT TO DO RIGHT AWAY:

  1. File a grievance without delay.
  2. Contact your Shop Steward at onceor call the Toronto Local Grievance Officer to arrange an in-person meeting at the Union Hall.
  3. Gather any documentationthat explains the reasons for your unavailability.
  4. Do not resign and do not accept termination.

Temporary workers are not disposable. You are essential, you are union, and you deserve fair treatment. Your rights are protected under the collective agreement—use them.

The Toronto Local is defending your rights.

CUPW is filing grievances, challenging violations, and pushing back against unfair treatment.

Solidarity means every worker counts.

We will not allow Canada Post to divide us.  We will not remain silent while temporary workers are used, mistreated, or pushed aside.

An injury to one is an injury to all—and the Toronto Local will fight for every single member.

In Solidarity and In Strength

 

Mark Lubinski 

President 

Toronto Local CUPW

Merry Christmas

Sisters, Brothers and Siblings:

With Christmas right around the corner, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you and your families a Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays and a very Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year.

The resilience and strength in the face of challenges we have faced truly inspired all Postal Workers and our National Negotiators.  

As we spend this Christmas and New Year holiday with loved ones, take a moment to reflect on gratitude and unity.

Mark Lubinski,

President,

CUPW Toronto Local

 

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December 23, 2024

NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND ACTION ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN CANADA, DECEMBER 6, 2025

Sisters, Brothers and Siblings:

It is hard to believe that the violence that happened at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal happened 36 years ago, 14 Women were murdered on this day in Montreal because they were Women.  It was a horrific event that we will never forget.

This date is also a time for us to reaffirm our commitment to fight against hatred and misogyny that led to this terrible tragedy.

On this day and every day we must support our Women and learn from our past, listening to survivors and speaking out against harmful behaviour.

Our Union is committed to Women’s issues and have created committee’s and harassment Policies in our National Constitution and Local Bylaws.  We take this seriously and read the policy before the start of every meeting. 

In Solidarity,

Mark Lubinski,

President,

CUPW Toronto Local.

Big Bargaining Breakthrough! Flyer Ban Lifted!

Sisters and Brothers,

Flyer Delivery Resumes

The flyer delivery ban at The Ray and the EDC has ended. Regular delivery is now back in place.

Thank You to Ray and EDC Letter Carriers and LCA's

Your strong and positive participation in the flyer ban showed real unity. We know this week’s workload may be heavier because of last week’s action. Your solidarity helped us move negotiations forward, and the Local is grateful for your efforts.

Agreements in Principle Reached

The Union and Canada Post have reached agreements in principle for both bargaining units. These set out the main points of new agreements. Drafting the final wording for tentative agreements is now underway.

What This Means for You

  • Current collective agreements remain in full effect.
  • Strike action is paused.
  • The Union keeps the right to strike until members ratify new agreements.
  • If we cannot agree on the exact contract wording, the pause ends and strike action may resume.

More Information Coming Soon

Once tentative agreements are fully drafted, the Union will share details on proposed changes for both bargaining units before any vote. Each member will have a vote to Accept or Reject the Tentative Collective Agreement.

Standing Strong

This round of bargaining has been long and difficult, but your unity continues to make the difference. Thank you for your commitment and strength.

In Solidarity & In Strength

Mark Lubinski

President

Toronto Local CUPW

November 23, 2025

BULLETIN TO ALL SHOP STEWARDS

Sisters, Cousins, and Brothers,

SHOP STEWARDS — YOU ARE THE BACKBONE OF OUR UNION!
Your voice, your action, and your leadership make change happen.

At this critical stage in our negotiations:

Your work matters more than ever.
Every conversation and every effort counts.
Your dedication does not go unnoticed and is deeply appreciated.

Leaflet Distribution

Public Notice – RE: Canada Post

Started October 25th, rolling out across Etobicoke and Toronto ridings.
Goal: Inform, engage, mobilize, and hold MPs accountable.

Important Instructions for Stewards

  • Post sample leaflet only on Union boards. No other locations. Do this work only on your own time.
  • Distribution of the leaflets to homes cannot be done in your Canada Post uniform and not while you are being paid by Canada Post.
  • Talk to members on the work floor. Spark conversation, answer questions, explain why this campaign matters.
  • Members who want to help distribute off working hours can contact:[email protected]

Shop Stewards: Front Line of Our Union

You carry the strength, unity, and voice of our members.
Your courage, energy, and leadership make a real difference. Stand proud — your efforts matter.

United We Stand

  • United on the floor.
  • United in our fight.
  • United in our Union.

Solidarity in action. Strength in numbers. Power in our hands.

In Strength, In Solidarity,

 

Mark Lubinski,

President,

CUPW, Toronto Local.

CUPW ALERT – WE HIT THE STREETS! NOW WE TURN UP THE HEAT!

This past weekend, CUPW members took the fight to the streets across Toronto, leafleting in multiple ridings with unions, Labour Council allies, and community supporters. Liberal MPs are cutting door-to-door mail, threatening good jobs, and putting communities at risk — and we are holding them accountable.

LETTER CARRIERS, PLANT WORKERS, DRIVERS, CLERKS, MAINTENANCE MECHANICS — we showed up together, and we are unstoppable. I went door-to-door myself, telling the truth.

THE LEAFLETS SAID:

“This mailbox is scheduled to be permanently closed, effective September 25, 2025.
Your mail and parcels will no longer be delivered to your home.”
By Order of: [Resident’s Liberal MP Name & Contact]

Our action made headlines — Global News, the Toronto Star, and others covered it. The fight for Canada Post is in the media — exactly where it belongs.

CANADA POST CLAIMS:
“This flyer is misleading and will cause unnecessary stress for homeowners,” said spokesperson Jon Hamilton (Toronto Star, Oct 24, 2025).

THE LIBERAL RESPONSE:
Julie Dzerowicz, Liberal MP for Davenport, defended the cuts — threatening essential services, jobs, and communities across Toronto. We will make sure Liberal MPs face the voters about these attacks.

THE REALITY:

  • Door-to-door mail is essential for seniors, people with disabilities, and those with mobility challenges.
  • Canada Post cannot even accommodate all their injured or restricted workers. If they can’t support their own workers, how can they serve the public?
  • Other countries are expanding postal services — postal banking, green delivery, and community services. Here, in Canada, jobs and routes will be cut.

We built this service. We run this service. We will defend it — together.

                                             SCAN ME   

HANDS OFF OUR SERVICE   HANDS OFF OUR JOBS  HANDS OFF OUR POST OFFICE.

 

In Solidarity,

Mark Lubinski 

President 

Toronto Local CUPW

WE WILL NOT BE BROKEN – WE MUST STAND TOGETHER!!

 

 

PICK UP THE PHONE AND HOLD YOUR MP ACCOUNTABLE!

Now it’s time to turn up the pressure.

The leafleting campaign was just the beginning

Our message is simple:
If the Liberal government wants to take away door-to-door mail delivery, and to gut out Canada Post, then their MPs need to hear directly from postal workers, as we are also the public they serve.

Liberal MP’s are telling residents that Canada Post’s plan was fair and that “accommodations” would be made for seniors and for Canadians with disabilities who need it.

We know better.
Canada Post can’t even properly accommodate its own injured or restricted workers — many are sitting at home without a paycheque, waiting for help that never comes.
So, when MPs talk about “accommodating” the public, we know that’s just spin.

Liberal MP’s hide behind talking points while workers and communities pay the price.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

  1. Find your MP’s contact information by going on-line.
  2. Pick up the phone you don’t need a script. Just speak from the heart.
  3. Say this clearly: “I am a Canada Post worker. I serve my community. If you have mail delivered to your door then ask :    “Why is your  MP cutting door-to-door delivery — a service millions depend on?” “Why is the Liberal government gutting out Canada post?” 
  4. Tell them this isn’t over. We will keep calling, leafleting, and organizing until this government stops attacking our jobs, our service our neighbors cherish. 

WHY IT MATTERS

  • Door-to-door mail delivery is a public service, not a privilege like they are telling the residents they represent .
  • The Liberal government’s plan threatens jobs, pensions, and community service.
  • Liberal MP’s need to be reminded: postal workers built this service — and we will defend it.

STAND UP. SPEAK OUT. STAY UNITED.

If we stand together, they cannot ignore us.  If we stay silent, they will dismantle our service piece by piece.

Pick up the phone.

Defend our service.

Defend our jobs.

Defend our post office.

 

You can also email your M.P., give your name and Postal Code

In Solidarity,

Mark Lubinski 

President 

Toronto Local CUPW

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

NOVEMBER 15, 2025

9:00 A.M.

UNION HALL

47 DENSLEY AVENUE,

TORONTO, ONTARIO

AGENDA

  • Roll Call of Officers
  • Acceptance of Members in Good Standing
  • Reading and Adoption of Minutes
  • Reading of Correspondence
  • Bills and Accounts          
  • Reports of Officers and Committees
  • Nominations & Elections
  • Notice of Motion
  • Unfinished Business
  • New Business
  • Adjournment

In Solidarity,

Abdi Hagi Yusuf

Secretary- Treasurer,

CUPW Toronto Local

 

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October 27, 2025

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