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A few 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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CANADIAN UNION OF POSTAL WORKERSLocal 548 |
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Changes at HMPP!July 30, 2024After much lengthy back and forth discussions, we were able to achieve amendments to Management's hard line position related to day positions, where we have pushed back based on Article 14.30 to increase day positions and to adjust schedules.
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CUPW Local 548 - Hamilton, Ontario |
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CUPW 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. |
Vote No!!
There is no question we should vote no. Why wouldn't we go down swinging?
We've hear too many stories about the promises in the highlights to find our later in the details that the workers agreed to something that was a lie or was never going to work. It happened to us with the CTI bonus. Something we could have built into wages that we would still see the benefit of for all workers past, present and future. When was the last time we saw the CTI bonus? Over a decade ago at least. Yet management still gets their bonuses no matter what. It's in the fine print, not the highlights. Just like the true hidden details of the 700 page document. They just want to give us the highlights...
Read and download the full bulletin here from
Tracey Langille, President Hamilton Local 548.
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The Need for Solidarity
This is such a roller coaster ride for us all....
More than ever, it is time for everyone to stop and reflect. We are still at work. The parties are back at the negotiating table.
The OT ban remains in effect for a very good reason, to ultimately protect us should the need arise. As much as we may have different feelings about that, and maybe how we are achieving the common goal of improving our working conditions. We are all still ultimately trying to make out work floors better. It is a common struggle for all of us right now.
The local has received reports of tensions on the work floor. We must remain respectful to each other and maintain our solidarity. We are all human beings and deserve dignity and respect.
Why would we want the employer to see us being any other way. We don't ask for anything we don't expect of ourselves.
In solidarity.,
Tracey Langille
President Hamilton Local 548
Download the PDF for this Bulletin...
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Negotiations Update
May 23, 2025
There's a lot information out there and to try and clear up some confusion, the information as it stands right now is Canada Post appears to have conceded to the Union that IF they are going to enact any actions against us, whether that be suspension of the contracts or lock out, they're required to give 72 hour advance notice just as the Union did. Consequently, until such time as the boss serves that notice, we're still working under the collective agreements with all rights, benefits and protections.
That said, given the Union issued a 72 hour notice, we've actioned that notice by asking the Membership to refuse ALL overtime. It's still the Union's goal to negotiate fair and just collective agreements for the urban and RSMC bargaining units.
We'll continue to update you as more information comes out.
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Bulletin #84
Offers to be tabled today!
Download the PDF for this Notice...
After walking away from the table for the third time, Canada Post will finally table their global offers today. Our negotiating committee is currently on the way to receive the proposals.
Once the offers are officially presented, we will take the time to carefully review the details of the offers to ensure they align with the priorities and needs of our members. We will provide a comprehensive update once we’ve completed our review and analysis.
Thank you for your continued patience and support. We will keep members updated and encourage you to sign up for eDigest to receive the latest Union news and updates directly in your email inbox.
Sign up here: https://www.cupw.ca/cupw-eDigest.
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For further details on Urban and RSMC negotiations, please click the links below to download the PDFs for each:
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A thank-you to those on the picket line.
You made a difference!
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2025 Ontario Region Womens Conference
Friday May 9-Sunday May 11
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Regional Women's Conference 2025. This exciting event is intended to celebrate and empower all that we are as modern-day women.
All applications will need to be accepted at the Regional Office via the attached QR code no later than 5pm, Friday March 7, 2025.
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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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Complete your Application Form today and submit it to the Local or Shop Steward.
Click here to download the notice with a list of the benefits of Membership.
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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 |
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Pencil us into your schedule because your involvement is critical for our mission to succeed. |
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General Membership Meeting, Saturday June 21, 2025
Please note that this meeting is in-person.
Doors open at 10am and meeting begins at 10:30am.
WHERE:
United Steelworkers' Hall
1031 Barton Street East
Hamilton, Ontario
Parking on site
Download the AMENDED PDF - GMM Notice
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) Bills & Accounts
G) Reports of Officers, Committees & Delegates
H) Nominations & Elections
I) Unfinished Business
J) Good and Welfare
K) New Business:
Debate and Vote on 2 proposed By-Law Changes - Articles 5.8 and 8.3
L) Adjournment
In Solidarity,
Hamilton Local 548
DISCLAIMER FOR MEETING
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.
News |
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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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Join the Steering Committee for "BUILDING POWER TO WIN"Apply NowThe 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. |
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... |
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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