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1: Federal Court Decision Overturns Minister of Labour’s Appointment February 2, 2012 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 92 The Decision … What does it mean? On January 27, 2012 the Honourable Judge Luc Martineau of the Federal Court in Montreal, Quebec rendered his decision which overturns the Minister of Labour’s July 22nd appointment of the Honourable Coulter A. Osborne.... 2: CUPW Wins Federal Court Case on Status of the Arbitrator January 28, 2012 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 91 We have just received news that the Union has won our legal challenge that the arbitrator appointed to determine the final offer selection arbitration for the Urban Operations Unit must be experienced in labour relations matters and also must be bilingual. This is a major... 3: Arbitration Suspended Until Court Hears CUPW’s Legal Challenge October 25, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 90 On October 20, 2011 the Federal Court of Canada ordered a stay of proceedings in the final offer interest arbitration for urban postal workers. Federal Court, Judge Luc Martineau, ordered Judge Coulter A. Osborne to stay the interest arbitration proceedings until the Federal... 4: Judge Osborne Decides On Procedure October 12, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 89 We have now received the ruling from Judge Osborne on the procedure to be followed by the parties as we proceed with the interest arbitration for the urban operations unit. The Union and the Employer disagreed on the interpretation of Bill C-6 concerning the requirement... 5: Urban Negotiations: Hearings and court actions continue September 29, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 88 Much is happening on the legal front concerning the compulsory final offer selection arbitration imposed upon us as part of the back-to-work legislation. CUPW’s Bad Faith Bargaining Complaint Against CPC On Tuesday, September 20, in Ottawa, the Canadian Industrial... 6: Urban Arbitration Continues September 20, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 87 After a short delay, due to the need for the Union to obtain new legal counsel, the final offer selection interest arbitration for the CUPW Urban Operations Bargaining Unit at Canada Post Corporation has commenced. Following conference calls and a meeting with Judge Osborne... 7: Was Legislation Based On Lies? You be the Judge! August 30, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 86 In the media and in parliament Canada Post management and Conservative politicians made all sorts of claims to justify the passage of back-to-work legislation. As seen below, some even claimed that CPC was losing hundreds of millions of dollars. Now, with the publication of... 8: CPC to Implement Pay Increase for Urban Unit August 17, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 85 Following a request from CUPW, CPC Deepak Chopra has intervened and overturned the decision made by the CPC Labour Relations department not to implement the wage increases and retroactive payments stipulated under the back-to-work legislation. As a result of Mr. Chopra’s... 9: Wages Decision to be Made By Chopra August 12, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 84 The Union has formally requested that CPC President Deepak Chopra reconsider management’s decision to withhold the retroactive salary increases and back pay of 48,000 workers covered by the Urban Operations Unit. As stated previously, on July 20, 2011, we wrote... 10: CPC Withholds Back Pay and Refuses to Implement Wage Increase August 10, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 83 On July 20, 2011, we wrote to CPC Chief Negotiator Mark MacDonell asking him when we can expect the retroactive payments to be made to CUPW members; and the date on which the new pay rates will be incorporated into the pay rates. We informed Mr. MacDonell that this increase... 11: CUPW Files A National Policy Grievance (N00-10-00001) July 28, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 82 CUPW has filed a National Policy grievance alleging Canada Post violated the Urban Operations Collective Agreement between May 30 and June 27, 2011. Bill C-6, the back to work legislation, extended the term of the Urban Operations Collective Agreement back to Feb. 1,... 12: CUPW Demands Payment Of Retroactive Pay And Wage Increase July 20, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 81 CUPW has demanded that Canada Post management follows the terms of Bill C-6 and immediately implement the pay increase included in the legislation as retroactive wages. We also reminded the employer that management caused the financial hardship to the membership as a result... 13: CPC’s Divisive Tactics Continue July 13, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 80 Following the end of the national lockout, postal workers were confronted with a huge backlog of mail. Rather than taking the necessary steps to ensure the prompt restoration of delivery, CPC management took a retaliatory approach and denied workers the opportunity to provide... 14: Collective Agreement Extended Retroactively to February 1st, 2011 July 6, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 79 Sisters and Brothers: The back-to-work legislation extends the term of the collective agreement “to include the period beginning on February 1st, 2011 and extending on the day on which a new collective agreement between the employer and the union comes into effect.”... 15: Roll-Backs, Lockout, Benefit Cuts, and Now They are Happy to See Us June 28, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 78 After 12 days of one-day rotating strikes and 13 days of a full-scale national lockout, CPC CEO Deepak Chopra and CPC Chief Operating Officer Jacques Côté are happy to see us. Or so they say in their latest message to employees. Chopra and Côté claim to... 16: Postal Workers Remain Determined, Proud and United June 26, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 77 With the passage of Bill C-6, the Harper government has declared war on postal workers and all working people. The anti-worker bias of this government was demonstrated clearly yesterday when the Conservative government of Stephen Harper vetoed every attempt by the opposition... 17: Massive Support from Opposition MPs Labour Movement, Allies and RSMC June 24, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 76 CUPW continues to receive massive support in our struggle for a collective agreement. In the House of Commons, opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) have held the government to account with eloquent speeches about our issues and the importance of free collective bargaining.... 18: Negotiations Going Nowhere: CPC Waits for Harper’s Law June 22, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 75 Since the introduction of the back-to-work legislation into the House of Commons, there have been a few meetings between CUPW, Labour Minister Lisa Raitt and CPC officials, including CPC President Deepak Chopra. Yesterday, CUPW submitted a very serious proposal designed... 19: CUPW Still Fighting for a Negotiated Contract June 21, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 74 Across the country, postal workers have been demonstrating, attending rallies, lobbying MPs and walking picket lines expressing their determination to fight against the unjust legislation introduced by the Stephen Harper Conservative government. Everywhere the demand has been... 20: Unnecessary Legislation From An Unjust Government June 20, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 73 Today, the Conservative government of Stephen Harper introduced legislation to deny 48,000 postal workers the basic democratic right to free collective bargaining. The law, which was introduced at the request of Canada Post management, contains arbitrary financial penalties... 21: CUPW Still Fighting for a Contract June 20, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 72 Contrary to the CPC media spin there was no scheduled meetings between the parties this weekend. It is obvious that CPC management is waiting for the back-to-work legislation that they wanted so badly. CPC's Offer: Less Than Nothing From the very... 22: CPC Waiting for the Legislation that They Wanted from the Beginning June 17, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 71 Contrary to media reports, there have been no negotiations taking place in Ottawa. Today, CPC contacted the finance sub-table asking us to provide them with costing information. They also suggested they may have questions concerning our most recent proposals, which they have... 23: Meeting With Chopra Yields Little June 16, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 70 Meeting With Chopra Today, we met with CPC president Deepak Chopra and other members of the CPC Negotiating Committee. We discussed all of the major issues that remain in dispute and the problems associated with CPC's bargaining strategy during the last eight months... 24: Back-to-Work Legislation is Unnecessary, Unjust and Counterproductive June 15, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 69 Today, the Conservative government of Stephen Harper served notice they intend to introduce back-to-work legislation, denying 48,000 postal workers our right to free collective bargaining. This action of the government is an unnecessary, unjust and counterproductive... 25: Support For CUPW Growing June 15, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 68 Honks and doughnuts. On the picket lines, these are two signs that we have public support. Every Local that has taken part in a rotating strike has reported overwhelming support from the public. Loud and constant car honking has been a feature of our picket... 26: Postal strikes and myths – Part 2 June 15, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 67 A number of people have used our strike as an excuse to question whether Canada Post has a future. Some have suggested that postal workers don’t really understand what’s going on and what needs to be done to ensure that there is a tomorrow. A few have even argued... 27: Refuse to Perform Any Struck Work June 14, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 66 Under the Canada Labour Code (Section 94(3)(c)), all CUPW members have the right to refuse to perform the duties and responsibilities of an employee who is participating in a strike or subject to a lockout. Recently, in many facilities, Canada Post management has... 28: CUPW Responds to CPC’S Partial Lockout June 13, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 65 Last week, CPC rejected the Union's offer to temporarily suspend our strike, provided our collective agreement was reinstated. Instead, CPC announced they would suspend delivery service in many locations on Tuesday and Thursday of this week. Partial Lockout... 29: Our Collective Agreement May Not Apply But Legislation Does June 11, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 64 We are hearing from members that the employer is trying to get them to believe that because the contract does not apply, they have no protection. This is not true, especially when it comes to accommodation, illness and injuries. Accommodation If you have been... 30: Bulletin: Canada Post Corporation Rejects CUPW's Offer to Suspend Strike Action June 10, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 63 Canada Post’s Response Today, in response to a request from Labour Minister Lisa Raitt, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers agreed to suspend our strike activity. Our only condition was that the terms of our collective agreement would be reinstated. At 6 p.m.... 31: Postal Workers: United, Disciplined and Proud June 9, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 62 One week after obtaining the legal right to strike, we are continuing our struggle to obtain a collective agreement that meets the needs of postal workers and safeguards the future of our public postal service. During the past week we have encountered many difficulties and... 32: CUPW Replies to CPC June 9, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 61 Today, CUPW replied to CPC's latest global offer. Our proposals are designed to invigorate the negotiations and set the stage for a settlement. Here is a summary of our latest moves. Pensions: In light of CPC's rejection of our latest offer,... 33: CPC Top 100 Employer? The Truth Exposed June 8, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 60 For several years, Canada Post Corporation has boasted that it was selected as one of the Top 100 employers in Canada, by Mediacorp Canada Inc. The criteria used for the selection includes health benefits, financial benefits, vacation and time off, training and... 34: Postal strikes and myths – Part 1 June 7, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 59 There’s nothing like a postal dispute to bring out the harbingers of “the death of the letter” and even the post office. Right wing groups tend to come out of the woodwork as well. They pounce on the opportunity to advance their view of a postal world where... 35: CPC Takes Several Steps Backwards and Two Steps Forward June 6, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 58 Steps Backwards Today, after reviewing our June 3rd proposals for three days, CPC totally rejected our offer. They made virtually no effort to bring the parties closer together, and in fact, reneged on several of their previous proposals with respect to staffing. Pensions CPC rejected... 36: Strike Pay: How Much? Who? When? June 6, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 57 Above are the most frequently asked questions with respect to strike pay. Hopefully, the information in this bulletin will assist Locals in administering strike pay. How Much? The National Executive Board has set the amount of strike pay at $175... 37: CUPW’s New Proposal and Management’s Response June 5, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 56 As reported in the June 3, 2011 Negotiations Alert, we met with CPC management on June 3rd and provided our response to their most recent proposal. The Union’s response contained some very important moves with respect to pensions and wages. Pension The... 38: CUPW Strike: Important Issues for Our Future June 4, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 55 There are several major issues that remain in dispute. CPC has yet to address any of these and remains focused on their agenda of roll backs. Our demands are very important for the future of all postal workers. Health and Safety The introduction of new technology... 39: Strike Action Begins June 2, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 54 After more than seven months of difficult and frustrating negotiations, CUPW has initiated strike activity. Tonight, members of the Winnipeg local will be the first postal workers to legally strike in more than thirteen years. The purpose of our strike... 40: Your Rights Under the Canada Labour Code May 30, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 53 CUPW has served the 72-hour strike notice required under the Canada Labour Code. Canada Post’s response was to inform CUPW that the terms and conditions have changed for Urban Operations members. According to CPC the Urban Operations Collective Agreement will no longer... 41: CUPW Presents Final Offer To CPC And Issues Strike Notice May 30, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 52 Today, in an effort to break the impasse at negotiations, CUPW presented a final offer to the Canada Post Corporation negotiating committee. The Union also issued its strike notice to the Employer and the Minister of Labour. If we have not reached a negotiated collective... 42: Canada Post's 3-R Approach to Bargaining: Radical, Reckless and Risky May 28, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 51 With the appointment of Deepak Chopra in February 2011 many people hoped we would see a change in the confrontational and arrogant approach that characterized CPC management during the years of Moya Greene. However, since February, we have yet to... 43: New Services the Answer to Declining Letter Volumes May 27, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 50 Recent reports from CPC management indicate that admail and parcel volumes appear to be increasing. This is good news and Canada Post is well positioned to gain from future growth in these markets. However, it is widely accepted that, due to email and the internet, volumes... 44: Time for the Truth about the STDP May 26, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 49 is time CPC management tells the truth about the STDP. They want to save money by having employees come into work even when they are sick. CPC Admits Its Goal is 50% Reduction in Sick Leave Canada Post Corporation's spin doctors are busy spreading the... 45: CPC Tables Revised Final Offer May 25, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 48 CPC’s revised final offer includes one proposal for an improvement which is a slight increase in their wage proposal. They have also reneged on two aspects of their previous Global offer and dropped some other demands for rollbacks. Many of the union’s priority... 46: CPC Must Drop Its Extreme Approach May 24, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 47 For sixteen consecutive years CPC has been profitable. Yet, throughout the current negotiations, the Employer has taken extreme positions concerning the financial aspects of the negotiations. Instead of identifying problems and discussing solutions, they came with ultimatums.... 47: May 22 – CUPW Presents Global Offer May 22, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 46 Today, in an effort to energize negotiations CUPW presented a global offer to the Canada Post Corporation negotiating committee. In response to CPC’s global offer we have presented a comprehensive offer that represents the priorities of the CUPW membership. In... 48: CUPW to Submit Global Offer May 21, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 45 In an effort to energize negotiations CUPW is preparing a global offer that will address all outstanding issues in our negotiations with the Canada Post Corporation. We believe this offer should be the basis of a settlement. The offer will be provided to the Employer... 49: Some of the Major Issues in Dispute May 20, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 44 Several major issues remain in dispute between the parties. Wages CPC proposes a 4 year agreement with wage increases of 1.75%, 1.75%, 1.9% and 2.0%. For Group 1 and 2 employees hired after the date of signing the collective agreement the employer is proposing... 50: Negotiations Continue: Differences Remain May 19, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 43 On May 17th, Canada Post provided the Union with their latest proposal, which was titled “Our Final Offer”. However, at the meeting when the employer tabled its proposal, CPC Chief Negotiator Mark MacDonell did not describe their proposal as “a final offer”.... 51: New Global Offer From CPC May 18, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 42 This evening CPC negotiators presented a new offer to the Union. It contains several major rollbacks and meets very few of our demands. CUPW does not consider this “Offer” as the basis for a negotiated settlement. However we are determined to continue... 52: Tough Negotiations on Major Issues May 16, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 41 With 8 days to go before the possibility of a strike or lockout negotiations are continuing on many major issues. There is much to do before May 24th. No Progress on Short-Term Disability Plan Despite many attempts by the Union to convince CPC to reconsider... 53: Information about your benefits and vacation leave during a possible strike or lockout May 13, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 40 What happens to my benefits? CPC's benefit booklet says that benefits stop at the end of the month in which we go on strike or are locked out. Currently, at the bargaining table, CPC is saying that in the event of a strike they will determine when our Extended Health... 54: Discussions Continue on Major Issues May 11, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 39 Following the announcement of the results of the strike vote, the negotiations have picked up the pace. While there are no major breakthroughs to report, there has been some movement on several issues and no movement on others. No Movement on Sick Leave Canada... 55: May 11 2011: CUPW Day of Action May 9, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - 2008-2011/410 ... 56: Conciliation Ends – Mediation Begins May 4, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 38 Conciliation ended yesterday and we are now entering the mediation phase, the final leg of negotiations for the urban unit. And we are ready! Jacques Lessard, who was the conciliator, now becomes the mediator. This will enable him to play a more active role by making suggestions... 57: Negotiations: Small movement at the Table April 29, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 37 It has been a slow week at negotiations but there has been some movement. On the important issue of barcharts there has been some positive discussions and there appears to be some movement on the part of Canada Post. Fixing the barcharts will reduce the need for overtime,... 58: On the May 11th Day of Action, let’s say it loud and clear: “We are ready!” April 26, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 36 On May 11th, we need to remind Canada Post that there’s only two weeks left before we obtain the right to strike, and we are ready. Canada Post knows what to do if it wants a collective agreement: it has to address the real problems. For more than six months... 59: CUPW Busy at the Bargaining Table April 21, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 35 Postal workers voted in record numbers to give the National Executive Board and the National Negotiating Committee a strong strike mandate. Throughout the strike vote process, the Negotiating Committee has been busy at the bargaining table, pressing forward with the union's... 60: 94.5% Strike Vote: Largest Turnout - Strongest Mandate April 18, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 34 By a vote of 94.5% CUPW members have overwhelmingly provided the union with a mandate to undertake strike action if this is necessary to obtain a collective agreement which meets the needs of postal workers. Membership participation in the secret ballot vote was the highest... 61: CTI Becomes CSI (Corporate Strike Incentive) Just in Time April 13, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 33 Full-time and part-time urban postal workers are currently receiving their Corporate Team Incentive (CTI) payments in accordance with the provisions of Appendix “II” of the collective agreement. The CTI was an employer demand in the 2007 negotiations that was... 62: It's Time CPC Really Appreciates Employees April 6, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 32 On Friday April 1, Canada Post management declared the week of April 4 as CPC Employees Appreciation Week. Was this an April fool's joke? You decide. How is management showing it's appreciation to CUPW employees? By demanding the elimination of our sick leave plan and... 63: Conciliation Extended to May 3rd April 1, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 31 As you know, a federal election will take place on May 2nd, 2011. During federal elections, the law allows the government to prevent the exercise of the right to strike or lockout. This is provided for under the Canada Labour Code. Article 90 of the Code states the following: “Where... 64: Canada Post Lacks “Appetite” March 28, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 30 Your Negotiating Committee has heard this answer time and time again from Canada Post representatives since the start of this round of bargaining. In fact, it’s the phrase the employer uses most in response to your demands. Nearly every time we submit a demand... 65: CUPW will deliver pension and social assistance cheques March 24, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 29 Our public post office is responsible for distributing government cheques that are a fundamental part of what we call the social safety net. The CUPW does not want to see pensioners and people with low income suffer in the event that the union is forced to strike. ... 66: CPC wants to turn back the clock March 23, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 28 Canada Post management has often accused postal workers of 'living in the past'. In one round of negotiations CPC's chief negotiator even accused CUPW members of being 'dinosaurs'. The Global Offer presented by CPC shows that it is management, and not the Union,... 67: Urban Negotiations: 21 Things Management Didn't Tell You about Their Global Offer March 22, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 27 Recently Canada Post management sent a six-page brochure to all members’ homes, which claims to provide details of their Global Offer. Here are some of the details that they did not tell you about. For current employees: Elimination of the 7th... 68: Employment Insurance Benefits in the Event of an Urban Operations Strike or Lockout March 18, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 26 Urban Operations Bargaining Unit Members of a bargaining unit that is either on strike or that is locked out are not entitled to Employment Insurance (EI). There are some exceptions such as those already eligible and receiving EI for maternity leave, parental leave,... 69: There Can Be No Other Response: No, No And No! March 16, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 25 Here is a copy of the Negotiating Committee’s unanimous response to Canada Post’s global offer, presented to the Union yesterday: ***************** By Mail and Email March 16, 2011 Mark MacDonell Chief... 70: Canada Post Presents First Global Offer March 15, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 24 CPC negotiators presented what they portrayed as a “Global Offer” to the Union on March 15th. The “offer” contains few new proposals. It is mostly a collection of the demands for concessions they have previously tabled, with some new details. Overall,... 71: Negotiations: CPC Gives a Little and Takes a Lot March 14, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 23 The Give Last week the employer presented the Union with a proposal on Unaddressed Admail. CPC proposed some additional time values including a new outside time value for the most affected routes. They proposed to structure Letter Carrier routes using a weight of... 72: Major Issues Remain Unresolved March 11, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 22 Since the beginning of intensive negotiations on February 21st your National Negotiating Committee has been working non-stop. The sub-committees have been meeting daily with CPC to discuss the issues. When they are not meeting the employer the Committee has been... 73: Strike Votes Scheduled: Make Your Voice Heard March 10, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 21 The National Executive Board has unanimously adopted a resolution to conduct a strike vote for the Urban Operations Bargaining unit. The voting period will run from March 25th to April 17th. A strike vote is necessary because we need a strong strike mandate... 74: Our Demand To Share The Benefits of The Modern Post March 2, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 20 As you know by now, we have regularly been saying that these negotiations are based on three principles: respect, equality and sharing the benefits of new technology. Let’s take a look at the last one: sharing the benefits of new technology, i.e. the Modern Post... 75: A Sick Way to Make You Work February 23, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 19 On Wednesday February 16th, Canada Post tabled language on their demand for a Short Term Disability Plan (STD), so we thought this would be a good time to provide some more questions & answers on the STD. 1. True or False: In order to qualify for... 76: Urban Postal Operations Preparing for a Strike and/or Lockout February 23, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 18 CUPW is in bargaining for the Urban Operations Collective Agreement. Our goal is to obtain a collective agreement that meets the needs of our members. But, if Canada Post continues to demand rollbacks, a strike and/or a lockout may occur. We... 77: Intensive Negotiations Begin February 22 February 15, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 17 Starting on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 the negotiating committees will begin intensive negotiations at a hotel in Ottawa. The decision to enter into intensive negotiations was taken after a week when CPC finally started to address some of the union’s preoccupations.... 78: Full Day Session with the Conciliator February 11, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 16 On February 9, 2011, the CUPW Negotiating Committee spent the day with Conciliator Jacques Lessard. Our goal was to share with him our analysis of the current situation at Canada Post and give him a detailed explanation of our Program of demands. Our Negotiating... 79: There are two visions of our future February 7, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 15 CUPW met with the employer and Conciliator Lessard on February 2, 2011. It appears that Canada Post may be willing to move on certain issues because of membership pressure. We are currently attempting to clarify the employer’s proposals. Canada Post still has... 80: Things Need to Move - Our Demands Are Fair February 3, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Urban Negotiations Bulletin no. 14 All the pieces of the puzzle are now in place! The conciliator has been appointed, we have met with Canada Post’s new CEO and the subcommittees have resumed their meetings. Appointment of the Conciliator On January 31, Jacques Lessard was appointed as... 81: Urban Collective Agreement Still In Effect - The Struggle Continues January 28, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Negotiations Bulletin no. 13 On January 31st, the Urban Collective Agreement expires. Yet, we are still far away from reaching a new collective agreement with Canada Post Corporation. This is not a result of any lack of activity on the part of the Union. The Negotiators have been busy, researching... 82: Urban Negotiations: CUPW Files for Conciliation January 21, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - urban negotiations 2010-2011/12 In an effort to force the Employer to negotiate the National Executive Board has voted unanimously to apply for conciliation as provided for under the Canada Labour Code. This action will result in the involvement of a government appointed conciliator who will attempt to bring... 83: January 21-31 CUPW Days of Action January 20, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - 2008-2011/359 ... 84: It’s Time to Negotiate January 18, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - urban negotiations 2010-2011/11 For several weeks now, negotiations have been at the heart of the Union’s activities. Yesterday, January 17, 2011, members of the National Executive Board reviewed the actions of the employer and decided it was time to push back. The Board decided to send... 85: Real Straight Talk on the Short Term Disability Program January 13, 2011 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - 2008-2011/355 UPO negociations 2010-2011 bulletin #10 Questions CPC dares not to ask ... 1. Asma has 147 days of sick leave credits. In February she is sick and off work for eight days. She uses up all of her seven personal days and one day of Short Term Disability which is “topped up” to 100% pay.... 86: Canada Post escalates their demands December 17, 2010 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - 2008-2011/351 UPO negotiations 2010-11 bulletin 9 During the past two weeks management has added to the list of demands they initially tabled in late October. Here is a list of some major demands currently being proposed by Canada Post Corporation. For all current regular employees Sick leave: Abolish the current... 87: CUPW Brings Winnipeg Problems to the Bargaining Table December 3, 2010 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - urban negotiations 2010-2011/8 On November 22, after 9 weeks of working with the new Modern Post model, Letter Carriers in Winnipeg walked off the job. We decided that it was important that we would go to Winnipeg to hear first hand what caused the Carriers to walk out; and what we heard was quite disturbing. Two... 88: Full Equality for All Canada Post Workers “No Way!” to Two-Tier System November 19, 2010 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Urban Negotiations 2010-2011/7 As you already know, this round of negotiations is based on three major principles: respect, equality and sharing the benefits of new technologies. Let’s talk about the principle of equality. In our Program of Demands, we say we are totally opposed to creating... 89: Information: A Key Part of the Debate November 4, 2010 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Urban Negotiations 2010-2011/6 In every round of negotiations, it’s important to have clear and accurate information to focus the debate and make well-informed decisions. This is even more important in crucial negotiations such as these. Here is what we plan to do in the coming weeks to fully explain... 90: A Full Frontal Assault On Our Rights October 28, 2010 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Urban Negotiations 2010-2011/5 Well, the cat’s out of the bag! The employer has given us its position and discussions are beginning. This information is far from concrete; it’s a kind of broad propaganda designed to test opinion. However, there’s enough for us to realize that the employer’s... 91: Urban Negotiations Begin: Parties Present Demands October 22, 2010 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Urban Negotiations 2010-2011/4 On October 21, 2010, negotiations for the Urban Operations Bargaining Unit began in Ottawa. At the first meeting, both sides made presentations concerning their demands and outlined the objectives that they hope to achieve. Both sides said they hoped for a negotiated settlement... 92: October 13 Day of Action – What A Success! October 21, 2010 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - 2008-2011/326 On October 13, 2010, CUPW’s national day of action, postal workers and our allies demonstrated creativity, determination and solidarity. There were public events, work floor actions and information sessions from coast to coast. At a time when we are all under attack,... 93: Union Serves Notice to Bargain: It’s On! October 8, 2010 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Urban Negotiations 2010-2011/3 On Monday, October 4th, CUPW served Canada Post notice to bargain under Article 43 of the Urban Operations collective agreement, which states: “Either party to this agreement may, within four (4) months immediately preceding the date of expiration of the term of this... 94: Demands ratified by 96.5 per cent September 30, 2010 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Urban Negotiations 2010-2011/2 CUPW members have given a strong mandate to CUPW to negotiate a new collective agreement for the urban operations bargaining unit with Canada Post Corporation. The National Program of Demands was supported by 96.5% of the members voting. The 99 demands address many... 95: “A Modern Post Powered By People” Now It’s Up To You August 20, 2010 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - Urban Negotiations 2011/1 We’re ready for the ratification vote. The National Executive Board has unanimously adopted the Program of Demands. The Program has been sent to all locals and the vote will take place from August 21st to September 26th. Now is the time for members to get to know the... 96: Workers speak out! May 27, 2010 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - 2008-2011/281 Central Region Montreal Region Ontario Region Atlantic Region Quebec Region Pacific Region Toronto Region Prairie Region ... 97: Urban Unit Negotiations: National President appointed Chief Negotiator May 6, 2010 - Urban Postal Unit Negotiations (2011) - Bulletins - 2008-2011/273 The National Executive Board (NEB) has confirmed my appointment as chief negotiator for the upcoming round of urban unit negotiations. It’s all connected Whether it’s about the Modern Post, attacks on the work floor, consolidation of postal operations or... Page 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

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