Sisters and Brothers:
The Toronto Local is accepting nominations and acceptances to become a delegate to the Regional Conference (the Regional Conference before the upcoming National Convention). The entitlement for Toronto Local is tentatively (129) delegates.
The Local will follow the National Constitution and the Toronto By-Laws specifically Article 11 to elect the delegates. In order to be nominated and elected as a delegate:
Sisters and Brothers,
Toronto Local has received notices from management to have a staffing consultation and proposals for upcoming changes.
Shop stewards below will be off from the floor Tuesday May 10, 2022 to Monday, May 16, 2022, to hear the concerns from the members and to prepare a counter-proposal to CPC next Tuesday, May 17th,2022.
Today is 1st of May, International Workers Day, the day of labour and solidarity. Dating back to the 1880s and born as a result of the worldwide struggle of workers for daily working hours, 1st of May is all the more important today as we come to well realize the importance of solidarity.
Sisters and Brothers,
I would like to update membership about another session of the Rapid Test Clinic at Gateway Facility. The Rapid Testing Clinic for next weeks is a precautionary measure to protect our asymptomatic members at the workplace.
Meet the President Webinar. Ask your work related questions directly to the Toronto Local President. Monday May 9, 2022 at 7:00pm. Questions can also be emailed directly to the Toronto Local President ahead of the webinar. Send your questions to [email protected].
Sisters and Brothers,
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—an opportunity for us all to reflect on the effects COVID-19 has had on our mental health and well-being. Toronto Local is making this issue a priority and supporting the field on a number of fronts.
Toronto Local met with Canada Post SCLPP management about the staffing proposal on 12th April 2022 for VES, SLB, MANUAL, R&D and PT RVU. The local has presented a counter-proposal. After the discussion at the table:
Sisters and Brothers,
Toronto Local mourns for all the workers who have sustained injuries including loss of life in all the job sectors. As we ensure that Canada Post must provide safe working conditions and environment to our workers, we will never stop this fight.
