Friends and comrades,
In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering negotiations updates, signing up for CUPW membership, a message from VP4 and RSMC Lead Shop Stewards, upcoming educationals, and upcoming committee meetings.
Solidarity,
Kyle Turner, Communications Officer
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Negotiations Updates
We have received two updates about the tentative agreements. First, there is a bulletin about delivery staffing changes. For RSMCs, there is an explanation of the proposed Permanent Flex Employee (PFEs), including a guarantee of 20-hours per week, weekend parcel delivery, and the possibility of being assigned to work in different installations when work is not available at the primary work location.
For Urban members, there are two points. First, there is Part-Time Unstructured (PTU), which includes a guaranteed 20-hours per week, as well as being eligible for pension, benefits, job security, and vacation leave. Like PFEs, PTU can also be sent to other installations if there is no work at their own installation.
Second, the bulletin covers the proposed position of Parcel Delivery Part Time (PD PT). This will create a new classification in Group 2 where the weekend delivery model has been implemented. Workers in this position will be guaranteed 15-hours per week with the majority of hours worked on the weekend, and these workers will be regular employees who are eligible for pension, benefits, job security, and vacation leave. To read the full bulletin, click HERE.
The second update from our National office focuses on the RSMC tentative agreement and moving RSMCs to an hourly rate of pay. This will allow for pay for all hours worked and will also include meal and rest periods, among other changes. To read the full bulletin, click HERE.
Of course, all of these proposed changes depend on us voting to accept these agreements. We don’t currently have dates scheduled for those votes yet as we are waiting for language to be finalized for STDP and personal days. The expectation is that this will be figured out by January 16th.
Have You Signed Your CUPW Application for Membership?
In order to be eligible to participate in the coming contract vote, you must be a member in good standing. This requires that you complete your application for membership and pay $5. This also allows you to attend general membership meetings, represent your Local as a delegate at conferences, and free life insurance through our union’s insurance plan. To read the full bulletin, click HERE.
Message from VP4 and RSMC Lead Stewards
I am Christina Phillips, your elected 4th Vice-President (RSMCs). If you are an RSMC/PRE/OCRE and you have concerns or issues in your depot or workplace, or you would like more information, or resources, or you would like the VP4 to visit your depot, please feel free to reach out to me at rsmc730@gmail.com to discuss any of the above and how the VP4 can assist you.
You can also reach out to the RSMC Lead Shop Stewards and RSMC Route Verification Officer. Contact information is now available on the Local website under Contact, or by clicking HERE.
Upcoming Educationals
There are two upcoming educationals being offered through the Local: Temporary Workers and Their Rights (deadline to apply is February 4th at 5 pm) and Social Steward (deadline to apply is February 18th at 5 pm). For more information about these courses and for applications, click HERE.
Upcoming Committee Meetings
There are a number of upcoming committee meetings. There is an Education Committee meeting tonight (January 14th at 7 pm via Zoom). The Organizing Committee has a meeting on January 15th at 7 pm via Zoom. Temporary Workers’ Rights Committee has a meeting scheduled for January 20th at 7 pm. For more information and for future committee meetings, click HERE.
Reminders
- We Together Strong Community Donation Drive: For more information and for drop-off locations, click HERE.
- Staying Connected: Sign up for the text service or email list HERE.
- Special Assessment: The Local’s Special Assessment is suspended for the fiscal year (July 2025-June 2026), but will return in July 2026. So you should see a decrease in dues payments by slightly less than $15/month.
- Disability Supports: To access the Disability Supports portal, which provides a list of programs and services in your community, click HERE.
- Union Savings: To take part in these savings, you can register at unionsavings.ca/.
- Buy Union: Looking for a list of union-made goods and services? Click HERE.