Canadian Union of Postal Workers

CUPW National President to Treasury Board: Get Back to the Bargaining Table

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Friday, April 28, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Jan Simpson, President of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), called upon the federal government to stop the stonewalling and get back to the bargaining table.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Jan Simpson, President of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), called upon the federal government to stop the stonewalling and get back to the bargaining table.
  • "The government must respect this right, return to the bargaining table, and negotiate a fair deal for these workers," reminds Simpson.
  • In 2011, CUPW workers were legislated back to work by the Harper government and again in 2018 by the Trudeau Government.
  • "CUPW is offering our full support and solidarity to the members of PSAC as their fight is a fight for all Canadian workers," concludes Simpson.

Canada Post and TD delivers simple and affordable loans for more Canadians

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post and TD Bank Group (TD) today announced the national launch of a personal loan product, the Canada Post MyMoneyTM Loan, after an extensive market test confirmed strong consumer demand for more accessible lending products.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post and TD Bank Group (TD) today announced the national launch of a personal loan product, the Canada Post MyMoneyTM Loan, after an extensive market test confirmed strong consumer demand for more accessible lending products.
  • The Canada Post MyMoneyTM Loan is a simple and flexible personal loan product designed to expand access to more Canadianslooking for fair, transparent and affordable loans.
  • The national launch makes the Canada Post MyMoney Loan available to Canadians across the country, including rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
  • As part of the strategic alliance between TD and Canada Post, Canada Post employees in post offices are trained to direct customers about how to apply for a Canada Post MyMoney Loan through an online application or toll-free number.

"CUPW Files Unfair Labour Practice Complaint Against Uber"

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Friday, September 16, 2022

On Thursday, Sept. 15, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), filed an unfair labour practices complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board against Uber for violating the Labour Relations Act.

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  • On Thursday, Sept. 15, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), filed an unfair labour practices complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board against Uber for violating the Labour Relations Act.
  • "Our labour laws prohibit an employer from favouring one union over another while workers are organizing," says Jan Simpson, CUPW National President.
  • Filing an Unfair Labour Practices complaint is how we do that."
  • The government cannot continue to let Uber undermine worker organizing and break the law to get their desired results," adds Simpson.

Canada Post and Membertou celebrate new Community Hub with expanded services and support for local businesses

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Friday, May 6, 2022

"Working closely with Membertou helped us to build this post office to meet local needs and provide important, new services to the community.

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  • "Working closely with Membertou helped us to build this post office to meet local needs and provide important, new services to the community.
  • "Welcoming Canada Post to Membertou is an important moment in our community," says Membertou Chief and CEO Terry Paul.
  • "It provides necessary access to our entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses, and creates a meaningful partnership between Membertou and Canada Post.
  • The Community Hub is a new kind of post office that gives the local Mi'kmaq community and businesses greater access to an expanded range of important products and services that were previously unavailable.

OFL urges action on the climate crisis saying, “Our province’s environmental survival hangs in the balance”

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Doug Ford has deepened environmental racism, opened the doors to unfettered development, and ignored countless bids for a just transition, said Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) President Patty Coates.

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  • Doug Ford has deepened environmental racism, opened the doors to unfettered development, and ignored countless bids for a just transition, said Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) President Patty Coates.
  • She appealed to the public to vote Ford out on June 2 and join the province-wide day of action on May 1.
  • Coates added, until we eject Ford on election day, our provinces environmental survival hangs in the balance.
  • Grassy Narrows Chief, Randy Fobister, highlighted the impact Fords government has had on their land, that is already heavily polluted without due compensation.

REPEAT: MEDIA ADVISORY: Ontario Federation of Labour holds “Earth to May Day” press conference to address Ford’s attack on the environment

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Friday, April 22, 2022

TORONTO, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Earth Day, environmental activists and Ontario Federation of Labour and First Nation leaderswill hold a press conference in response to the Ford governments attack on our land, air, and water.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Earth Day, environmental activists and Ontario Federation of Labour and First Nation leaderswill hold a press conference in response to the Ford governments attack on our land, air, and water.
  • The press conference will also highlight the upcoming May 1 day of action.
  • On Friday, April 22 at 11 a.m., labour leaders from the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), and the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) will be joined by First Nation leaders and environmental activists to talk about Fords environmental racism, unfettered development initiatives, and the alarming need for a just transition.
  • Register in advance for this webinar:

MEDIA ADVISORY: Ontario Federation of Labour holds “Earth to May Day” press conference to address Ford’s attack on the environment

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

TORONTO, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Earth Day, environmental activists and Ontario Federation of Labour and First Nation leaderswill hold a press conference in response to the Ford governments attack on our land, air, and water.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Earth Day, environmental activists and Ontario Federation of Labour and First Nation leaderswill hold a press conference in response to the Ford governments attack on our land, air, and water.
  • The press conference will also highlight the upcoming May 1 day of action.
  • On Friday, April 22 at 11 a.m., labour leaders from the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), and the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) will be joined by First Nation leaders and environmental activists to talk about Fords environmental racism, unfettered development initiatives, and the alarming need for a just transition.
  • Register in advance for this webinar:

Second-Class Minimum Wage becomes Law in Ontario

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

While the Ford Government touts items in Bill 88 regarding pay transparency and other items that may arguably improve some working conditions, its key feature is minimum wage for time on 'assignment.'

Key Points: 
  • While the Ford Government touts items in Bill 88 regarding pay transparency and other items that may arguably improve some working conditions, its key feature is minimum wage for time on 'assignment.'
  • In other places where app employers have successfully lobbied for a minimum wage for engaged time only, app-based workers have ended up earning less.
  • "We know gig workers around the world who have dealt with minimum wage for 'engaged time,'" says Jennifer Scott, president of Gig Workers United.
  • Minimum wage for time on assignment sets a standard for app-based delivery workers lower than the provincial minimum wage.

Canada Post opens community hub pilot site in Membertou, Nova Scotia

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

This is the second pilot location to open under our new community hub model.

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  • This is the second pilot location to open under our new community hub model.
  • The hubs reflect Canada Post's ongoing effort to meet Canadians' changing needs and expectations and build a stronger Canada.
  • The Membertou Community Hub is the first post office in this Mi'kmaq community.
  • The Membertou Community Hub serves about 1,700 residents living in and outside the community.

"CUPW says No to Half-Steps and Second-Class Worker Status for Gig Workers"

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers sees this legislation as a setback for workers who are organizing to use collective strength to improve their work lives.

Key Points: 
  • The Canadian Union of Postal Workers sees this legislation as a setback for workers who are organizing to use collective strength to improve their work lives.
  • CUPW supports Gig Workers United, app-based delivery workers who are organizing in Toronto and the GTA.
  • "Misclassification is still the issue, and we won't let this bill distract us with partial rights", says Jennifer Scott, President of Gig Workers United.
  • This provincial government defeated a bill earlier this year to end misclassification, but that is still our goal and our fight.