CUPW is very concerned about some of the tactics that Canada Post and its representative, Manulife, are
attempting to use concerning the Attendance Management Program. All members should be cautious about these
practices.
Members must exercise caution when considering signing the Manulife Authorization Form and the Attending
Physicians Statement. Please check out all available options before signing. Members who wish to use the
alternative authorization form provided by the union should contact their local union executive and/or shop
steward for assistance.
As a measure of precaution, this section of our national web site will centralize all of the relevant
information concerning Manulife and Canada Post. We have included template letters, forms for members and all
of the latest union information updates below.
These include freedom of information requests, a checklist, a template letter to send to Manulife voicing
your concerns and most importantly, a form to fill out and give to your doctor. You should ask your doctor to
attach this letter to the front of your medical files. Personnel working in the doctors’ offices must also be
made aware that your medical information is not to be released should Manulife or Canada Post contact them
directly.
We all know the chant. Unfortunately, it is not that easy to stop Manulife from intruding on our medical affairs.
Depending on the nature of an
employee’s illness or injury, employers do have legitimate rights in terms of the disclosure of medical information. But More...
The long-awaited Manulife decision (N00-03-00016) has finally arrived. There are some good points to the decision. But the arbitrator did not agree to grant all of the corrective action that the Union sought.
Arbitrator Lauzon did not believe that the employer is sending More...
As you know, Canada Post is using Manulife to aggressively hassle workers who have been sick or injured. In some cases, it has been reported that there are violations of the collective agreement, human and privacy rights.
It is important to ensure that your rights are protected, More...
To Local Presidents
Subject: Survey regarding Manulife and CUPW members
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
As you may recall in February 2008, a survey regarding Manulife and CUPW Members was sent out. Our
intention was to canvass our members to determine their experience More...
It’s bad enough that Canada Post is the second most dangerous place to work
in the federal sector without Manulife pouring salt in our wounds.
That’s why members of the Toronto Local and the National Executive picketed More...
In many offices Canada Post is forcing letter carriers to perform overtime even though they have completed
their daily assigned duties. Why won’t they just properly staff the workplace? Is this just a cost saving
measure for a company that professes health and safety More...
CUPW #096-88-00745 Al-Molky, W.
Arbitrator – Innis Christie
The grievor failed to supply satisfactory medical evidence to justify sick leave for stress and was
discharged. The grievor was reinstated to his position, but without compensation. The arbitrator More...
Is Canada Post’s new representative, Manulife, attempting to discourage you from using a benefit that
belongs to you? This benefit was gained through collective bargaining; this is not a “gift” from
Canada Post.
Members covered by the urban collective More...
CUPW has previously indicated to you that we are concerned about some of the tactics that Canada Post and
its representative, Manulife, are attempting to use. Our members should be cautious about these
practices.
As a measure of precaution, this template letter is being provided More...
Canada Post is stepping up their return to work program with Manulife, their new service
provider. Manulife is contracted by Canada Post to contact members at their homes and question them about
their return to work, Manulife is a representative of Canada Post, not an independent More...
Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) programs focus on changing the behaviour of workers to try to prevent and
reduce workplace accidents and injuries. Many employers blame workers for their injuries and illnesses. These
employers believe health and safety problems arise because workers More...
The Union has not agreed to any form that is being currently used by Manulife. The Union believes that the
forms being used are invasive and the Union believes the forms violate our Members’ right to privacy.
Grievances should be filed each time a Member receives these More...
Recently Canada Post changed service providers for its Attendance Management Program. Manulife has now
taken over from Medisys. While many members may be happy that Medisys is gone as they suffered through
Medisys intrusions and violations, Manulife appears to have taken off More...
