CANADIAN UNION OF POSTAL WORKERS

Local 548
 
 

Parents With Young Children

You can access information regarding childcare on our Partner Links page.
For more information for members with children with special needs- www.specialneedsproject.ca.
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COVID Outbreaks

After struggling through two years of COVID, a new and highly virulent strain has exploded onto the scene. As numbers continue to skyrocket across the globe, this new Omicron variant has made its inevitable emergence into the post office. For those who've been watching the news, case numbers in the Province of Ontario are hitting new daily highs and increasing at rates higher than tracking models can follow... It is important we protect ourselves and each other, so please CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE NOTICE.

 

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Announcements

Bulletins

Referendum Vote on Extension of Collective Agreement

Ratification of Collective Agreements

Dates:
August 10 for URBAN, 8:30am, 12:30pm and 7:30pm
August 11 for RSMC, 7:30pm

Location: via ZOOM platform

Details: Please contact Tracey Langille at 289-656-0244, ext. 27; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This follows the National President's bulletin issued on June 25, 2021 pertaining to the proposed two-year extension for both the Urban Operations and RSMC bargaining units.

Only Members in Good Standing (MIGS) in each respective bargaining unit can vote on the ratification of the tentative collective agreements. Please review and download the full Bulletin at the link below to print for your facility.

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Courses

CUPW Local 548 - Hamilton, Ontario

Local 548 represents about 1,600 postal workers in the Hamilton Area.

We are one of the largest Unions in CPC (Canada Post Corporation), working on behalf of Members and presenting a collective voice for their interests. Please get involved with your Union, it could make all the difference in our struggle to improve the wages, benefits, health, safety and working conditions of Members across the country.
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Labour College Certificate Program

Deadline Extended to April 17 @ 11:59pm

Are you committed to building stronger and broader labour and social justice movements?

Do you want a better understanding of the forces that shape workers’ lives? Do you want to be part of an activist network, and build up your research and strategic pla nning skills? Are you an activist with a demonstrated commitment to playing a leadership role in your union and building the labour movement for the future?

If so, then the new Labour College Certificate Program is for you!

Workers from unions across the country are eligible to attend this post secondary program. It is offered in English.

START YOUR APPLICATION HERE (English), or for applications in French HERE (Francais)

Francophones from Quebec may attend Le Collège FTQ Fonds

 

Download the Full PDF Notice with details

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New Local 548 Executive Email Addresses

Effective Immediately

The Local Executives now have updated email addresses that use "@cupw548". Please take a moment to update these in your contacts. Email addressed to the older personal/individual emails may take some time to respond to, as we shift our focus to the new addresses for our day-to-day activities.

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Click here to download the most recent URBAN Collective Agreement, in effect until January 31, 2022.

Click here to download the most recent RSMC Collective Agreement, in effect until December 31, 2021

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Meetings

  

Pencil us into your schedule because your involvement is critical for our mission to succeed.
Please join us for the next meeting of Local 548 or browse the Archive of past Meetings.

General Membership Meeting, Sat. June 25, 2022

Please Note the new Start Time

Meeting Begins At 5:00 pm

AS PER GOV'T OF ONTARIO COVID-19 REGULATIONS AND UNDER THE DIRECTION AND GUIDANCE OF NATIONAL CUPW, the next GMM will be conducted by video conference only VIA ZOOM.

The registration deadline is June 24, 2022 at noon, with no exceptions. ** You must include your first and last name and Employee ID or Union Membership number.

THE ONLY EMAIL TO REGISTER IS:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

WHERE: By virtual platform and advance ZOOM INVITE ONLY.

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Agenda

A) Opening Ceremonies

B) New Member Acceptance & Initiation

C) Roll Call of Officers

D) Reading & Adoption of Minutes

E) Reading & Adoption of Correspondence

F) Reports of Officers, Committees & Delegates

G) Bills & Accounts

H) Nominations & Elections

Election of Trustee

I) Unfinished Business

J) Good and Welfare

K) New Business:

L) Adjournment

 

In Solidarity,

Hamilton Local 548

DISCLAIMER FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS

The Hamilton Local as directed by National CUPW and under their guidance is using an electronic format to continue the work of the union. It is important that we continue to respect the privacy of every member including but not limited to all activists, shop stewards and union officers.

By participating in the virtual meeting, you agree to the following:

  • You must not save, record, share or post this meeting or any photos from this meeting without prior permission from the Hamilton Local
  • The Hamilton Local Recording Secretary assigned to this duty will take the minutes of the meeting for the local’s records and usage. Meetings will be facilitated under the Hamilton Local bylaws and the National constitution. All participants must treat each other respectfully during the meeting
  • By participating you are accepting that you will not breach these privacy policies.
Please download and review the full Notice below, for additional details.

Click here to reference the 2017-2018 updates on the Negotiations with CPC.

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News

  

Catch up on news from Local 548, CUPW National and wider issues that affect you and the Members of the Union, or browse the Archive of past News Posts.

Current News | News Archive

Join the Steering Committee for "BUILDING POWER TO WIN"

Apply Now

The Building the Power to Win campaign was launched in February 2021 and is moving at a good pace to continue CUPW’s preparation for mass education and mobilizing in view of the next round of bargaining. In the coming weeks, CUPW will set up a steering committee made up of two members per region, and they will set down the framework to further our efforts. We are at a critical juncture.

Download the PDF NOTICE for full details

Download the APPLICATION FORM

VACANCY

3rd Alternate Regional Position on the Regional Disciplinary Committee

The National Executive Board has declared a vacancy in the position of 3rd Alternate Position on the Regional Disciplinary Committee in the Ontario Region. An election will be held by means of virtual platform on Friday May 6, 2022.

Only members in good standing may seek election to this position. Nominations must be:

  • Moved by a member in good standing
  • In writing, signed by the mover;
  • Accepted by the candidate in writing and signed; 
  • Received by the National Director, Ontario Region by Monday April 4, 2022 at 17:00h forwarded to: Kristi Fuhrman at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Download the PDF NOTICE for full details

VACANCY

National Union Representative, Ontario Region

The National Executive Board has declared a vacancy in the position of National Union Representative in the Ontario Region. An election will be held by means of virtual platform on Friday May 6, 2022.

Only members in good standing may seek election to this position. Nominations must be:

  • Moved by a member in good standing
  • In writing, signed by the mover;
  • Accepted by the candidate in writing and signed; 
  • Received by the National Secretary-Treasurer by 17:00h (EST) on March 9, 2022 at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Download the PDF NOTICE for full details

VACANCY

National Union Representative, External Organizing

The National Executive Board has declared a vacancy in the position of National Union Representative, External Organizing. An election will be held by means of virtual platform on Friday May 6, 2022.

Only members in good standing may seek election to this position. Nominations must be:

  • Moved by a member in good standing
  • In writing, signed by the mover;
  • Accepted by the candidate in writing and signed; 
  • Received by the National Secretary-Treasurer by 17:00h (EST) on March 9, 2022 at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Download the PDF NOTICE for full details

VACANCY

3rd National Vice-President

The National Executive Board has declared a vacancy in the position of 3rd National Vice-President. An election will be held by means of virtual platform on Friday May 6, 2022.

Only members in good standing may seek election to this position. Nominations must be:

  • Moved by a member in good standing
  • In writing, signed by the mover;
  • Accepted by the candidate in writing and signed;
  • Received by the National Secretary-Treasurer by 17:00h (EST) on March 9, 2022 at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Download the PDF NOTICE for full details

FACT SHEET #3

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: Ratification

Ratification Votes are happening across the country and several questions are being asked about different sections of the renewal agreement and the tentative MOAs between CUPW and CPC for the Urban and RSMC units.

This list of the top seven questions is a helpful reference for all Local members, and covers:

  • The RSMC Clawback of PCI Payments
  • Our Past Wage Experience
  • Temporary Wages
  • The Postal Banking Partnership
  • Job Security
  • Access to Information

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Solidarity Builds Collective Power, Cyberbullying Does Not

Healthy Dialogue and Debate Builds Up our Strength

These are difficult times: work stress, climate crisis and associated disasters, and the demands of daily life compound each other and it's hard to get relief. Meanwhile we're trying to collectively make an important decision about out future. Some of us have positive coping tactics, while others express helplessness and insecurity through bullying and other destructive behaviours that weaken us all...

 

Please read this thoughtful post on how to promote healthy dialogue and combat cyber bullying... 

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The Megan Whitfield Bursary

This scholarship is open to CUPW members in good standing, or their dependents, who are studying at a publicly-funded, publicly-run post-secondary institution in Canada for the 2021-2022 academic year

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) established a $5,000 bursary in memory of Megan Whitfield, a long-time postal worker and labour activist, who passed away in 2020.

The application deadline is July 19, 2021

For more information and to apply, Click this LINK 

Become and External Organizer for the Atlantic Region

Please take the Survey and help in this important effort.

CUPW is currently accepting applications for the position of External Organizer for the Atlantic Region. We will be hiring an Organizer across the country to help bring more workers into our Union and to share the benefits that unionized workers enjoy. To learn more, please download the NOTICE and click here to download the Application form.

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National Survey on Harassment and Violence at Work

Please take the Survey and help in this important effort.

The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children at Western University is working with researchers at the University of Toronto and the Canadian Labour Congress to launch a national survey on workplace harassment and violence.

“This survey will help us understand workers’ experiences of violence and harassment in Canada. Until we have that understanding, we have little chance of preventing harassment before it starts. All workers deserve to feel safe in their workplace.”

— Hassan Yussuff, President of the Canadian Labour Congress

Click here to take the survey and help in this important effort: TAKE THE SURVEY

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DELIVERING COMMUNITY POWER

Online Endorsement

The Delivering Community Power Campaign has a QR code for an online endorsement of our Campaign. It is important for all Locals in the Ontario Region to endorse this effort, in order to send a clear message to the Federal Government that Postal Workers support a Greener Post Office and ways to better serve Canadians through service expansions.

In solidarity,
Susan Wilson, Regional Education and Organization Officer

ENDORSE ONLINE NOW AT THIS LINK 

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Solidarity Actions with Members at Gateway

To Local Presidents and Secretary Treasurers

Sisters, Brothers and Friends,

As you know, the coronavirus outbreak at Gateway is one of the most severe outbreaks to date in Canada. A large number of our fellow members have become sick with COVID-19 and sadly, one member has died. The local, working with Toronto Region and National Office, is strong in its resolve to obtain safe working conditions and to force Canada Post and the health authority to take concrete steps to protect our members...

Please download and print this notice and invitation to participate in a support drive to send messages of encouragement to the Toronto local...

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In solidarity,

Jan Simpson
National President, Canada Union of Postal Workers 

Human Rights Resources, Links & Websites

Here is a list of some useful resources related to Adjudicating Human Rights Claims in Unionized Workplaces in Canada

Please use these as a start to your research if you are interested in this topic. 

 

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CUPW National Constitution, RSMC & Urban Collective Agreements

For your reference and to download

Please take the time to download and read these important documents that outline what we have achieved through our bargaining.

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Online Petition to the Government of Canada
for Postal Banking

Please take the time to sign your name to this!

We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to instruct Canada Post to make a rapid transition to include postal banking in its mandate... 

 Sign your name to the Petition for Postal Banking...

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