Dear Comrades
Canada Post is continuing their bullying tactics. Members have received calls from CPC informing them they were laid off while they were on the picket line. This is a scare tactic. CPC wants us to weaken but we are stronger together. We must continue to keep the picket line strong to show Canada Post that an injury to one is an injury to all and we will NOT BE BULLIED!
In light of the recent challenges our Executive (Chief) Shop Stewards face, we must stand united. The Corporation's attempt to interfere with our elected representatives will not be tolerated.
Sisters, Brothers and Siblings,
As we approach Thanksgiving a time to celebrate the harvest and express gratitude for the year gone by, the Toronto Local wants to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all members for being the unsung heroes of Canada’s Postal System.
Sisters, Brothers, Cousins:
First of all the Local would like to thank you for all your hard work, especially during the Covid period where you worked tirelessly to ensure that Canadians who were at home received their essential items every day. You are the Corporations greatest assets! Too bad they don’t realize that.
Sisters, Brothers and Siblings,
Both our collective agreements, Urban and R.S.M.C.’s have expired. In preparations for negotiations we collected demands from the membership, prioritized them, collected data and prepared presentations. Now we are in the process of negotiating a new contract.
Sisters, Brothers and Siblings:
It is an honour and a privilege to be the elected Toronto CUPW Local President. Our Local boasts diversity and I am proud to be part of it and to recognize it.
Sisters, Brothers, Cousins:
The Corporation is not negotiating in good faith with the National CUPW Negotiators. In simple terms they have not agreed to any clauses in the Collective Agreement. We cannot sit back and avoid a strike if Canada Post does not continue to negotiate, not this time. Every member has to come out to vote to protect all of our rights.
Sisters and Brothers,
The Strike Mandate Vote Agenda will be as follows:
Listed below are the dates, times and locations of where the ratification votes will take place:
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