Sisters and Brothers,
I would like to update membership about the recent directive from ESDC- Labour Program.
ESDC Senior Investigator found that the following provisions of the Canada Labour Code Part II, have been contravened:
President's Blog – March 3, 2021
President's Blog – March 3, 2021
No./No :1
Paragraph 125(1)(c) — Canada Labour Code part !!
Paragraph 15.8(1)(a) — Canada Occupational Health E Safety Regulations
The employer has failed to submit Hazardous Occurrences Investigation Report(HOIRs) for employees who have been tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus starting on January 5, 2021, and who have thereby suffered disabling injuries by being prevented from reporting to work,
No./No : 2
Paragraph 125(1)(c) — Canada Labour Code, Part 11
Paragraph 15.5(b) — Canada occupational Health & Safety Regulations
The employer failed to notify the Ministry within 24 hours of the first time the employer became aware that two or more employees had tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and had thereby suffered disabling injuries as a result of being prevented from reporting to work.
The local would like to thank to ESDC for this direction of breach of Labour Code by Canada Post Gateway Management.
The local will continue to reach out to the agencies to protect our members and will hold employer accountable for the breach of the code and or any violation of Public Health Directive.
If you are sick, please stay home and call public health for direction.
The Local is working hard to ensure that our members are as safe as possible while at work.
The Local is shocked at the dereliction of duty and irresponsibility of the corporation.
In Solidarity
Qaiser Maroof
President,
CUPW, Toronto Local
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RESULTS OF THE EXECUTIVE ELECTION(S)(2nd & FINAL ROUND)
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Comrades,
2nd Round Elections commenced March 2, 2026 and concluded March 11, 2026 on or around 8:15 p.m. in compliance of Article 8 of Toronto Local By-Laws (Ver. April 15, 2025). Ballot counting occurred from March 11, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. and completed March 11, 2026. In addition to the Election Committee and independent third party, the counting of the ballots was witnessed by eight (8) scrutineers. Results are as follows:
Second Round Summary
Valid ballots received: 2463
Total rejected ballots: 27
Total ballots cast: 2456 (Computer)
Total Second Round Polling Station Hours: 320
PRESIDENT:
Zach Avdelopoulos …….. 1283 Elected
Robby Jouhal …………….. 1148
3rd VICE-PRESIDENT:
Rob Guglielmelli ………. 1371 Elected
Donna Leeder …………. 983
E.S.S. GATEWAY WEST/INTL./TEO/AMF/NECF/CITYLINKS:
Sherice Douglas ………. 935
Greg MacDonald …….. 1367 Elected
E.S.S. GATEWAY EAST/WPDH:
Nikky Narewal …………. 1493 Elected
Sunny Philipose ……….. 693
Congratulations to those elected and thanks to all participants.
In Solidarity,
Abdi Hagi-Yusuf,
Secretary Treasurer, CUPW Toronto Local 626
March 11, 2026
**DATES, LOCATIONS, AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
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Monday, March 2, 2026 |
Portlands - 675 Commissioners St., Toronto (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Monday, March 2, 2026 |
Vista - 6500 Silver Dart. Dr., Mississauga (RV/Motorhome Voting Station) (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Monday, March 2, 2026 |
Van Kirk - 171 Van Kirk Dr., Brampton (RV/Motorhome Voting Station) (@ Sandalwood Pkwy) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
Oakdale - 500 Oakdale Rd, North York (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday March 3, 2026 |
Creditstone - 707 Creditstone Rd., Concord (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Rear of Building) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday March 3, 2026 |
SCLPP - 969 Eastern Ave., Toronto (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(West Lot) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Wednesday March 4, 2026 |
TWDC - 66 Ray Ave., Toronto (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(North Side of Compound) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
The West Mall - 145 The West Mall, Etobicoke (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Wednesday March 4, 2026 |
SCLPP - 969 Eastern Ave., Toronto (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(West Lot)(West Lot) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
Mississauga Depot 3 - 2273 Dundas St. W., Mississauga (RV/Motorhome)(Rear) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
Matheson - 340 Matheson Blvd E., Mississauga (RV/Motorhome Voting Station) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Thursday March 5, 2026 |
Campobello - 6616 Campobello Rd., Mississauga (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Friday, March 6, 2026 |
Hilton Garden Inn - 1870 Matheson Blvd., Mississauga (McCallion Hall) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Friday, March 6, 2026 |
Port Credit - 890 Rangeview Rd., Mississauga (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Saturday, March 7, 2026 |
Toronto Local - 47 Densley Ave., Toronto |
6AM - 10PM |
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Monday, March 9, 2026 |
Spot One Grill & Music Hall - 289 Rutherford Rd. South, Brampton (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Monday, March 9, 2026 |
Toronto Civic E U - 110 Laird Dr., East York (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Monday, March 9, 2026 |
Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Hispana - 2104 Kipling Ave., Toronto (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday March 10, 2026 |
Toronto Local - 47 Densley Ave., Toronto |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday March 10, 2026 |
Hilton Garden Inn - 1870 Matheson Blvd., Mississauga (McCallion Hall) |
6AM - 10PM |
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RESULTS OF THE EXECUTIVE ELECTION(S)(FIRST ROUND)
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Comrades,
First Round Elections commenced February 10, 2020 and concluded February 20, 2026 @ 8:40 p.m. in compliance of Article 8 of Toronto Local By-Laws (Ver. April 15, 2025). Ballot counting occurred from February 19, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. to February 20, 2026. In addition to the Election Committee and independent third party, the counting of the ballots was witnessed by approximately twenty-one (21) scrutineers. Results are as follows:
First Round Summary
Valid ballots received: 2503
Total rejected ballots: 14
Total ballots cast: 2517
Total First Round Polling Station Hours: 320
PRESIDENT:
PRESIDENT:
Zach Avdelopoulos …….. 568 Run-off
Robby Jouhal …………….. 723 Run-off
Mark Lubinski ……….. 417
Qaiser (Kaiser) Maroof .. 296
Stephen Myers …………… 115
Gerard van Deelen …….. 261
1ST VICE- PRESIDENT:
Stacey Pritchard ………. 1,628 Elected
Amit Verma …………….. 532
2ND VICE –PRESIDENT:
Reno Borg ………………… 1,228 Elected
Richard LeGendre …….. 890
3rd VICE-PRESIDENT:
Rob Guglielmelli ………. 1,036 Run-off
Donna Leeder …………. 521 Run-off
Liz Parry ………………….. 373
Inderjit Sidhu ………….. 257
5TH VICE-PRESIDENT:
Rashmi Mehta …………… 527
Bruno Rossi ………………. 1,520 Elected
ASSISTANT SECRETARY – TREASURER:
Sandro Petruzzelli …….. 1,363 Elected
Victor Santhiapillai …... 654
RECORDING SECRETARY:
Baleswaran Kandasamy .. 542
Greg Krisa ……………………. 1,444 Elected
E.S.S. GATEWAY WEST/INTL./TEO/AMF/NECF/CITYLINKS:
Furqan Ashraf …………. 406
Sherice Douglas ………. 660 Run-off
Muhammad Imran ….. 306
Greg MacDonald …….. 878 Run-off
E.S.S. S.C.L.P.P.:
Janet Kocur ………………… 1,479 Elected
Rana Siddiqui …………….. 560
E.S.S. GATEWAY EAST/WPDH:
Rajiv Joshi ……………….. 625
Nikky Narewal …………. 854 Run-off
Sunny Philipose ……….. 632 Run-off
E.S.S. WEST AREA WICKETS:
Celia Bellissimo ………….. 1,075 Elected
Nicky Jandu ………………. 496
Dave Khaper …………….. 477
E.S.S. WEST TRANSPORTATION:
Neil Bolen ……………….. 1,268 Elected
Shaka Thomas …………. 911
Congratulations to those elected and thanks to all participants. Second Round voting is scheduled to commence March 2, 2026.
In Solidarity,
Abdi Hagi-Yusuf,
Secretary Treasurer, CUPW Toronto Local 626
February 23, 2026
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