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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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Canada Post Vaccine MandateEarlier this week Canada Post announced their amended roll out of the federal vaccine mandate. While their original plan allowed for those employees who are unable or unwilling to be vaccinated, their amended plan will only provide this option to those who cannot get vaccinated for conditions set out under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Those employees who choose not to get vaccinate will be sent home without pay. That's unacceptable! ... CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE NOTICE. 
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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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Parents With Young ChildrenYou can access information regarding childcare on our Partner Links page. |
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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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I) Unfinished Business: Motion to Amend Bylaw
Motion to amend Meeting Agenda to include a Land Acknowledgement, Articles 10.4
Click to view the motion and download the PDF.
General Membership Meeting, Sat. November 27, 2021Please Note the new Start TimeMeeting Begins At 5:00 pmAS 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 November 26, 2021 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.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 Committee Vacancies: Trustee and Local Organizing Committee I) Unfinished Business Reading of ByLaw Motion to amend Meeting Agenda to include a Land Acknowledgement ** See Attached** 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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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 |
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FACT SHEET #3Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: RatificationRatification 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:
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Solidarity Builds Collective Power, Cyberbullying Does NotHealthy Dialogue and Debate Builds Up our StrengthThese 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... |
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 |
Become and External Organizer for the Atlantic RegionPlease 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. |
National Survey on Harassment and Violence at WorkPlease 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 |
DELIVERING COMMUNITY POWER
Online EndorsementThe 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, |
Solidarity Actions with Members at GatewayTo Local Presidents and Secretary TreasurersSisters, 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... In solidarity, Jan Simpson |
Human Rights Resources, Links & WebsitesHere 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
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Time criticial announcements for Immediate Release. Or browse the Archive of past Bulletins to catch up on things you may have missed. |
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