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CANADIAN UNION OF POSTAL WORKERSLocal 548 |
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President's Blog |
Attendance HarassmentIf you are sick and unable to report to work, you have the RIGHT to be off due to illness. If you have no personal days, you can apply for other types of paid leave like comp time or lieu days or simply submit a leave form for "sick leave without pay"... 
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"Save Door-to-Door"Lawn Signs are available at the Local!Please call 905-573-8700 EXTs. 22, 25 or 27. |
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2020 Spring 3 Day UEP CourseFriday April 3 thru Monday April 6, 2020
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Child Care |
Parents With Young ChildrenYou can access information regarding childcare on our Partner Links page. |
CUPW Local 548 - Hamilton, Ontario |
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Local 548 represents about 1,300 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. |
Click here to reference the 2017-2018 updates on the Negotiations with CPC.
We're Moving!ATTENTION!! The Local is MovingWHEN: January 30 - February 4, 2020 We ask for your patience, as we will be in the process of moving between locations during that time. Please download the Notice Below to post in your facility and let everyone know. |
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Join the LGBTQ Human Rights CommitteeTwo Alternate Positions are availableCUPW Ontario Region is canvasing for members of the LGBTQ Equity Group to apply to the Human Rights Committee. Anyone interested is encouraged to submit an application. Download the PDF Notice below for more information and details on how to apply . |
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Contact your MP!Voice your opposition to Back To Work LegislationYesterday the Liberal Government took the first steps to introduce back to work legislation against CUPW. This undermines our collective right to bargain and to withold our Labour to achieve a fair collective agreement. We are encouraging all Members and Allies to contact their MPs by phone. Please download the MP List at the link below and make your voice heard in Ottawa. |
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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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International Womens Day, March 8, 2020Commemorative Pins for Purchase & Raffle for a 10 Pin setSupport Women by purchasing a commemorative pin for only $5. Enter the raffle for a 10 Pin set including all the pins from the last 10 years in a commemorative tin. |
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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REMINDER for Applications to the Human Rights Committee AppointmentPlease take note - Applications are due by August 31, 2017... |
Human Rights Committee Appointment ApplicationRecent changes in the elected positions at the Ontario Regional Office means that volunteers are being sought to fulfill the mandate requirements for the National Human Rights Committee... |
Postcards for Printing!
Restore Canada Post Postcards are available for download
These postcard files are in PDF format with cropmarks to help you print them out. Please send a few to our Prime Minister, your local or provincial representatives to add your voice to the call to restore Door to Door!
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Petition Resources for Restoring Door to DoorClick to download the PDF and use these forms to help in the fight |
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I Want Door to Door Back!
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A Notice to Allies
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See More Photos in the CUPW 548 Photo Gallery
Bulletins |
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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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Retirement gifts now available!To our Sisters and Brothers of Hamilton Local 548In recognition and appreciation of Union Membership, the Local is pleased to offer retirees a choice of the following mementos:
Please download the Application for Retirement Memento /Gift, fill out this form and return to the Local 548 Office. Thank you. |
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Pencil us into your schedule because your involvement is critical for our mission to succeed. |
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Mailed February 5, 2020 General Membership Meeting, Saturday February 29, 2020Doors Open at 10:00am Meeting Begins At 10:30 amLocation: The United Steelworkers Hall, 1031 Barton St. East, Hamilton, ON. (Parking at the back of the building, accessed from Rosslyn Ave.)
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 Nominations & Elections for Spring 3 Day UEP I) Unfinished Business Debate and Vote on Bylaw Change: To create a Part-Time Union Executive Position. Please see the ATTACHED NOTICE TO AMEND THE 548 BYLAW in regards to this item. J) Good and Welfare K) New Business: L) Adjournment
In Solidarity, Hamilton Local 548 |