President's Blog – March 11, 2021

Sisters and Brothers,

Government of Canada is designating March 11, 2021, as a National Day of Observance to commemorate the people who lost their lives and the significant impacts we have all felt because of COVID-19.

Since the pandemic began, 2.5 million people around the world have died due to COVID-19, with more than 22,000 of them in Canada.

CUPW Toronto Local mourns for each loss of life. Our GTA postal facilities was the hardest hit by COVID-19 across the CUPW family.

COVID-19 has an "immeasurable impact" on how we work, learn, connect with others, live our daily lives, our mental health and stress.

The Toronto Local recognize everyone who has been impacted by COVID-19, and salute to all those who continue to show up at work and make incredible sacrifices in the fight against the virus, while we continue to serve the public every day.

We mourn the death of our fallen members during this pandemic.

One loss of life is one too many. Together, we will beat COVID-19.

In Solidarity

Qaiser Maroof

President

CUPW Toronto Local

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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:	1^st VICE-PRESIDENT:

Zach Avdelopoulos	Stacey Pritchard
Robby Jouhal	Amit Verma
Mark Lubinski
Qaiser Maroof
Stephen Myers
Gerard van Deelen

2^nd VICE-PRESIDENT:	3^rdVICE-PRESIDENT:

Reno Borg	Rob Guglielmelli
Richard LeGendre	Liz Parry
	Inderjit Sidhu
	Donna Leeder

5^th 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 22^nd, 2025

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

JANUARY 17, 2026

9:00 A.M.

UNION HALL

47 DENSLEY AVENUE

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 and Elections
Notice of Motion
Unfinished Business
New Business
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 12^th, 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:

File a grievance without delay.
Contact your Shop Steward at onceor call the Toronto Local Grievance Officer to arrange an in-person meeting at the Union Hall.
Gather any documentationthat explains the reasons for your unavailability.
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