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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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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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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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Lawn SignsRestore Door to Door lawn signs are available through the Local. Also available are booklets, tear-away postcards to send to MPs, and buttons. Please call 905-573-8700 extension 22 or 27. |