CUPW Local 730

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we’re covering the December GMM, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the We Together Strong Community Christmas fundraiser, and the December 20th rally. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering negotiations updates, the We Together Strong Community food hamper distribution and fundraiser, the December GMM, provincial recall elections, RSMC flyer pay clawbacks, and a message from VP4. Solidarity, Kyle Turner,…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering negotiations updates, the December GMM, upcoming committee meetings, the general strike questionnaire, RSMC flyer pay clawbacks, and a message from VP4. Before getting to that, I would like to acknowledge…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering negotiations updates, committee meetings, an EDLC movie night, the RSMC flyer pay clawback, and a message from VP4. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer Find CUPW Local 730 on social media: TikTok | Instagram | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering negotiations updates, a general strike questionnaire, upcoming committee meetings, upcoming educational opportunities, the RSMC flyer pay clawback, and a message from VP4 (RSMCs) Before getting to that, the Canadian Labour…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering negotiations updates, the November GMM, the RSMC flyer pay clawback, and a message from VP4 Cristina Phillips. Before getting to that, I would like to draw your attention to our Local…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the most recent negotiations update, our November GMM, some upcoming committee meetings, and strike cheques for week 3. Before getting to that, I would like to draw your attention to…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering negotiations updates, week 3 strike pay, and some upcoming educational opportunities. Before getting to that, there are three things to discuss. First, a big shout-out to the workers at EDDD…

Friends and comrades, This week’s Dispatch fell apart quite quickly with the announcement that we are switching to rotating strikes. So I’m going to encourage you to disregard that one. In this new and improved Dispatch, we are going to…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering some negotiations updates (a letter to a Minister Hajdu and a report back about a meeting with Minister Lightbound), socioeconomic cheque delivery, as well as picketing on Thanksgiving and the…

Friends and comrades, A lot has happened since the last Dispatch, but we’re going to be covering the latest negotiations update, our next general membership meeting, and our picket schedule. Before getting to that, there are three other points to…

Friends and comrades, This week’s Dispatch is a shorter one, where we are covering negotiations updates and the October GMM. Before getting to that, there seems to have been an increase in 24-hour notices of investigation. If you receive one…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the most recent negotiations update regarding the flyer ban and upcoming committee meetings. First, I would like to remind everyone that the deadline to apply for the Regional 3-day educational…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering a negotiations update, the Forever Canadian petition, upcoming committee meetings, upcoming proposals for changes to our Local By-Laws, and a letter of support for the Kawasaki United Labor Union. Solidarity,…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the September GMM, the slo-pitch BBQ social, the Women’s Equinox, and upcoming committee meetings. Also there is one correction from the previous Dispatch: the Regional educational is happening from November…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the most recent negotiations updates, the slo-pitch and BBQ social, Local merch and our new direct to film printer, the Women’s Equinox, an upcoming Regional education opportunity, and the next…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the most recent negotiations update, an upcoming Social Committee meeting, the UNFair Canada campaign, the Women’s Equinox, and the EDLC Labour Day BBQ. Before getting to that, I would like…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the most recent negotiations/voting updates, the Women’s Equinox, the postponement of the tubing event, the 34th annual EDLC barbecue, and submitting content for our Local newsletter. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we will be covering negotiations updates, Labour College, upcoming committee meetings, tubing on the Pembina River, and the Women’s Equinox. There are two pressing issues to address first. First, we still have not…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering some negotiations updates, a National CUPW webinar regarding the Corporation’s offers, tubing on the Pembina River, and a message from the Local President regarding the suspension of the special assessment.…

Friends and comrades, We’re still waiting for news about the date of the forced contract vote, but for now the information we do have to share in this week’s Dispatch includes updating your email address for that vote, the July…

Friends and comrades, We have a shorter Dispatch this week, but if the timing of last week’s Dispatch taught me anything, it’s always possible that we’re about to receive the big updates we’re all waiting for about the forced contract…

June 12th, 2025 – “Negotiations Update #1” Background On June 4th, 2025, the Minister of Jobs and Families, Patty Hajdu, and Secretary of State of Labour John Zerucelli met with representatives from our union. All parties involved agreed that a…

Friends and comrades, We have a shorter Dispatch this week, covering today’s negotiations updates, the upcoming Social Committee meeting, and showing support for locked out Unifor workers. Before getting to that, I would like to give a shout out to…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we will be covering negotiations updates (including our union filing an unfair labour practice against the Corporation), staying connected through the text service, the June GMM, and an upcoming Education Committee meeting. We…

This is the page that will be used to share the most recent updates we have regarding our potential strike/lockout situation. If you would like to receive notices of updates via text message, you can sign up HERE. Please add…

Friends and comrades, It has become a very busy and confusing week, and I hope this Dispatch can alleviate at least some of that. We will be covering negotiations updates, staying informed through our Local website and texting service, Local…

Friends and comrades,With the end of our collective agreement extensions on May 22nd, we once again find ourselves in a period of uncertainty.We’re sending out this Dispatch early because there are a couple of Regional events happening this week that…

Picket Captain and Strike Committee Meeting We will be hosting a meeting for picket captains as well as a Strike Committee meeting at 12:30 pm on Saturday, November 2nd following the GMM. This is also a hybrid meeting, so you can attend in person at…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we will be covering a GoFundMe to assist the children of Brother Devon Rundvall, the most recent negotiations updates, the November GMM, the upcoming picket captain and strike committee meetings that follow that GMM,…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

Friends and comrades, As of the writing of this Dispatch, we still have yet to receive any results about the strike vote. The quickest way to find these results once they are available will be to check the National CUPW…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we’ll be covering the most recent negotiations update, the SMS/Text service, picket information, as well as some upcoming committee meetings and a reminder about our new hoodies and long sleeve shirts. Solidarity, Kyle…

Friends and comrades, In this Dispatch, we will be covering strike votes, the SMS/Text service, negotiations updates, an upcoming Organizing Committee meeting, as well as our new merch. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer Strike Votes Our strike vote dates are…

Friends and comrades, It’s been a busy month and there are still busy weeks ahead of us as we wrap up the strike votes. The member turnout has been exceptional so far. It’s not a competition, of course, but the…

Prairie 3-Day Fall Courses Dates: October 15th to 17th, 2024 in Edmonton, AB Our Regional office will be hosting a 3-day educational this November in Edmonton. The courses being offered are Solidarity Skills I, Welcome to CUPW, Grievance Handling, and Fighting…

Statement from the Edmonton Local Executive Comrades, Sisters, Brothers and Friends, Last week, the National Executive Board (NEB) passed motions preventing the use of buses for this strike vote. We, and many others, requested that the NEB reconsider their decision.…

Latest Update: October 10th, 2024 Important Steps Voting Yes A strike vote is called when our negotiators feel they are not able to make any headway on our demands. It does not mean we will be going on strike immediately.…

Friends and comrades, It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the office and we will have further updates for you in the coming days. For now, this Dispatch will be covering negotiations updates, our October GMM, upcoming committee meetings,…

Local Educationals If you are interested in applying to attend a course in the Edmonton Local, this is your last chance to do it for this year! Our Local educationals are scheduled to start up again in January. Please have…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

Friends and Comrades,  As you may have heard the Edmonton Local has taken the bold step of hosting Strike vote meetings on chartered city buses outside of our facilities. We have been asked for years now to bring the vote…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we’ll be going over the September GMM, upcoming strike votes, and the SMS/texting service. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer September GMM/Strike Preparation Event/Town Hall Our next GMM is Saturday, September 7th at 10 am at the Rundle Family…

Latest Update: October 10th, 2024 Important Steps Voting Yes A strike vote is called when our negotiators feel they are not able to make any headway on our demands. It does not mean we will be going on strike immediately.…

In July, a wildfire destroyed parts of the town of Jasper. Seven CUPW members live and work in Jasper and all of them had to be evacuated. Now that people are able to return, they are all discovering what was…

The 33rd Annual EDLC Labour Day Barbecue is happening on September 2nd from 11:30 am until 3:30 pm at Giovanni Caboto Park (9425 109A Ave NW). For more information and to volunteer, you can visit the EDLC’s website HERE.

A member of the Edmonton Local has put together a template form letter for contacting your MP, sharing your story as a postal worker, and asking them to respect our rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. To find…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we will be covering the most recent negotiations update, the September GMM, the August National Day of Action, some educational opportunities, as well as the opening of voting for the Front Yards in…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, it seems like there’s really only one thing to be talking about: our National Executive Committee serving two Notices of Dispute to the Minister of Labour.  There’s still some time to go before…

This is the current education schedule for the Edmonton Local. Courses are subject to change. Course applications must be received by the Education Officer or the Local Office by the listed application deadlines. For a partial list of course descriptions,…

The September GMM will be happening on Saturday, September 7th at 10 am. This meeting will be happening in-person at Rundle Park in the Rundle Family Centre (2909 113 Ave). This will be followed by a family-friendly strike preparation event and a town hall meeting, with the latest negotiations…

Friends and comrades, This week’s Dispatch is mostly reminders about the September GMM, the Women’s Committee Equinox and workplace harassment survey, but it also contains information about the most recent National Day of Action, the Front Yards In Bloom wrap-up, and…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the National Day of Action, the September GMM, the Women’s Committee Equinox and Workplace Harassment Survey, the final chance to order a Support the Negotiations Committee shirt through our Local,…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the next National Day of Action, upcoming educational opportunities, and the Women’s Committee Equinox. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer ​ National Day of Action Our next National Day of Action…

The Women’s Committee will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary with an Equinox event from September 6th to September 8th at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre (52535 Range Rd 212, Uncas, AB). Applications and Further Details: CLICK HERE Deadline: Applications must be received by the Local Office by August 15th, 2024.…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we’ll be covering the July Day of Action and a negotiations update, the upcoming Women’s Committee Equinox, the next Social Committee meeting, the Elks Labour Day Rematch, and a callout from IATSE to…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering some announcements about SSD implementation, picket captains and strike preparation, a CUPE support rally in Stony Plain, and our Social Committee’s upcoming billiards night. In solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer SSD Announcements…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the 25th anniversary of Front Yards in Bloom, picket captains and upcoming strike preparation courses, billiards night, the most recent negotiations update, and an education opportunity through Labor Notes. Solidarity,…

CUPW Local 730 along with our partners, the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Horticultural Society, are launching the 25th Anniversary of Front Yards in Bloom (a beloved tradition for gardeners, yard enthusiasts, and community members). Since 1999, this program…

Friends and comrades, This week’s Dispatch is mostly made up of reminders. And on that note, today is the final day to apply for the Megan Whitfield Bursary. If you would like to know more about this bursary or if…

Full digital edition (read more)

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the National Day of Action that is happening tomorrow, as well as our next GMM. I would also like to give a shoutout to our Social Committee, which hosted a wildly…

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES All members in good standing are invited to apply for any course they have not participated in before. Any member participating in these courses will be reimbursed for any scheduled CPC day(s) of work they miss. Courses scheduled…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering our next GMM, an upcoming Building Worker Power course, two upcoming committee meetings, a CUPW national day of action, as well as an upcoming provincial Day of Action called Enough…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the most recent negotiations update from National Office, an upcoming Education Committee meeting, and a labour-themed podcast recommendation. There are also a lot of reminders, so please read until the end!…

Friends and comrades, This week’s Dispatch is a bit longer, mostly due to a collection of articles surrounding negotiations. However, we also cover the Local’s upcoming strike preparation course, a number of upcoming Social Committee events, and the 4th Annual…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the May GMM, May Day, the most recent negotiations update, an upcoming Regional educational opportunity, and the next Social Committee meeting. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer May GMM Our next…

NAIT Academic Staff Association Rally The NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) is holding a rally on May 1st from 11:30 am until 1 pm outside of NAIT, along the stretch of 106th Street between 118 Ave and Princess Elizabeth Ave. NASA is currently in contract negotiations and is looking for support…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we’re covering some information about the May GMM, the Day of Mourning, and the upcoming 36th Annual Labour Appreciation Night. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer May GMM Our next GMM is happening on May…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the most recent negotiations update and the upcoming Women’s Committee meeting. There are also a number of reminders to consider, so please read through until the end! Solidarity, Kyle Turner,…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’re covering the new Local 730 Executive, an upcoming Social Committee event, the Prairie School for Union Women, the National Day of Mourning, and the upcoming Welcome to CUPW course being held in…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’ll be covering an upcoming barbecue being hosted by the Social Committee, the April GMM, the Executive Election, the next Social Committee meeting, the Welcome to CUPW course, and the most recent negotiations…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we are covering a call-out for picket captains, the most recent negotiations update from National, our Local strike merchandise graphic design contest, our April GMM, and the Local Executive election. Solidarity, Kyle Turner,…

We’ve received a formal arbitration ruling out of the Pacific Region regarding the Corporation improperly covering uncovered Letter Carrier routes. CUPW had filed over 400 individual grievances on this matter. This particular grievance arose from comments made at a Regional…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

The contest is for suitable artwork for a hoodie to commemorate the upcoming (very likely) strike action. It may incorporate, or be accompanied,by, a slogan to promote and support a spirit of solidarity. Designs and slogans to be original work…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we are covering the advanced polls (happening today!), the April GMM, the strike merchandise design contest, upcoming committee meetings, Disability Supports, as well as a number of reminders. In solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we’ll be covering the CSU 52 strike, Local Executive elections, committee meetings, and an upcoming Welcome to CUPW course. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer CSU 52 Strike CSU 52 served strike notice for…

Never Cross the Line! As many of you may have heard our fellow workers at the Civic Service Union (CSU) 52 are set to go on strike. Please find the most recent message from the CSU President HERE.  This is an…

To our union brothers, sisters and cousins in CSU 52, The Edmonton Local of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers would like you to know that we stand behind you.  The tactics that you face from the city in this…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we will be covering the March GMM, Local Executive Elections, a support picket for CSU 52, and a negotiations update. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer March GMM Our next GMM is this Saturday, March…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s Dispatch, we will be covering the March GMM, Local Executive elections, International Women’s Day, Member in Good Standing status, as well as a number of reminders. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer March GMM Because…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we are covering the most recent negotiations update, Coughlin Insurance for CUPW members, the Local Executive nominations deadline, and upcoming educational opportunities and education committee meetings, as well as a correction regarding the…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we will be covering a new course on how to write a grievance, the upcoming Women’s Committee meeting, the CLC’s Labour College, and the 2024 AFL Award nominations. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we will be covering the expiration of the urban operations Collective Agreement, the latest negotiations update, the February GMM, the EDLC Spring School, and upcoming local educational opportunities. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer…

Registration for the EDLC’s Annual Labour School is now open. The school will be happening in person on March 2nd and 3rd at the Chateau Louis Conference Centre (11420 117 St NW). If you wish to apply to attend through our Local, PRINT THIS APPLICATION and send…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’ll be covering upcoming committee meetings, an update to the Bear Claw donation drive, as well as reminders for upcoming events. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer Committee Meetings We have a number of…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’re covering the February GMM, Local educational opportunities, upcoming social events, and Local elections. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer February GMM Our first GMM of the new year is on February 3rd at 10 am. This…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’ll be covering the regional pension course, Education Committee meeting, upcoming social events, and upcoming Local elections. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer Social Events The Local has two upcoming social events planned. There…

Friday December 22 2023 2023-2027/062 No 9 As we approach the expiry date of the Urban and RSMC collective agreements, we would like to clarify any questions members may have about the application of their rights.  Expiry Dates The RSMC…

We’ve been getting a number of questions about letters the Corporation has been sending out regarding moving the management of driver licensing and insurance verification (for RSMCs) to a new third-party supplier. Here is what we currently know as provided…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we will be covering the upcoming movie night, letters members have been receiving regarding CPC’s third party company gathering insurance/driver’s abstract information, and one more reminder to update your contact information with the…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we are covering the December GMM, upcoming committee meetings, and information about personal days. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer December GMM Our next GMM is Saturday, December 2nd at 10 am. This is a hybrid meeting,…

IT’S OFFICIAL: BARGAINING BEGINS On Wednesday November 15, CUPW and Canada Post officially opened the 2023-24 round of bargaining for our next collective agreement. The two sides’ negotiating committees met to exchange their respective slates of demands and to outline…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’ll be covering the December GMM, upcoming committee meetings, updating your contact information, the 2024 pocket calendars, and donation drives for WIN House and Bear Claw. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer December GMM…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’re covering the program of demands ratification votes, the October GMM, and the Friends of Medicare dinner and silent auction fundraiser. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer Program of Demands Ratification Votes Just a…

Friends and comrades, In today’s dispatch, we’re covering a way to update your contact information with the Local office, the outcome of the Program of Demands and Referendum votes, how overtime should be offered during peak season, and the recent…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’ll be covering the November GMM, program of demands ratification votes, the next Human Rights Committee/Indigenous Rights Sub-Committee Meeting, current donation drives, upcoming annual shift bid at the EMPP, and updating your contact…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

Friends and comrades, We have a shorter dispatch this week and we’ll be covering the November GMM and the remaining program of demands ratification votes. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer November GMM Our November GMM will be happening Saturday, November 4th at 10…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’ll be covering the ongoing program of demands ratification votes, the October GMM, ways to update your contact information with the Local for the coming contract negotiation period, the Your Pension is Yours…

Note: This meeting is being held at the Lakewood Community League (260 Lakewood Road East) As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants…

The following statement and request for a show of solidarity comes from workers in the Edmonton Local: Wear a blue shirt on Monday, September 18th, 2023 We are asking all CUPW Edmonton Local workers to show solidarity and support for…

Friends and comrades, We’ve got a lot to cover in this dispatch, including the votes for the program of demands for our upcoming contract negotiations, Blue Monday, a CUPE solidarity request, Take Back the Night Rally and March, as well as…

The Edmonton Local will be holding program of demand ratification votes on the dates and times listed below. These meetings are open to members in good standing (MIGS) of the Edmonton Local. Please note that all votes must be held…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we are covering the next GMM, upcoming program of demand votes and a demand referendum, a request for a show of solidarity, as well as the upcoming Elks Salute to Labour. Solidarity, Kyle…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

Friends and comrades, This week’s dispatch is going to be brief but it will be focusing on supporting our sisters, brothers, and cousins who have been evacuated from the Northwest Territories. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer Barbecue and Potluck We…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’re covering the next Women for Rights and Empowerment (W4RE) meeting, a reminder about upcoming EDLC events, as well as a Labour Day event being put on by the Edmonton Elks. Solidarity, Kyle…

Registration for the EDLC’s Annual Labour School is now open. The school will be happening in person on September 23rd and 24th at Concordia University of Edmonton (7128 Ada Boulevard, Edmonton). If you wish to apply to attend through our Local, PRINT THIS APPLICATION and send it…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’ll be covering the EDLC’s Annual Barbecue and Annual Labour School, as well as an educational opportunity through McMaster University. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer EDLC Barbecue The Edmonton & District Labour Council will…

The EDLC Labour Day BBQ is on Monday September 4. The BBQ is an annual event that draws hundreds from the community to enjoy food and have some fun. To help support people the EDLC gives away basic items to…

Full digital edition (read more) June/July 2023 Contents:

Two notes from the Education Officer. First, the planned Education Committee meeting for July 21st, 2023, is cancelled. For further information or to submit questions for the next meeting, contact educate730@gmail.com. Second, the upcoming pension course is also being rescheduled.…

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES All members in good standing are invited to apply for any course they have not participated in before. Any member participating in these courses will be reimbursed for any scheduled CPC day(s) of work they miss. Courses scheduled…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’ll be covering the July GMM,  the Special Needs Project’s Member to Member Connection Newsletter, Indigenous Lobby Day, and Front Yards in Bloom. Solidarity! ​ July GMM Our next GMM is Saturday, July 8th at 10 am.…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

Many of you may have received a letter from People Corporation and Coughlin. As stated in the first paragraph: “We are writing to inform you, as a current or former plan member, of an incident that may have affected the…

Friends and Comrades, In this dispatch we’ll be covering the June GMM, Front Yards in Bloom, the RSMC Regional Conference, upcoming consultations at the EMPP, and the 2023 Canadian Association of Labour Media Awards. Solidarity! Kyle Turner, Communications Officer June…

CUPW 730, along with our partners the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Horticultural Society, are launching a new year of Front Yards in Bloom; a beloved tradition for gardeners, yard enthusiasts and community members. Since 1999, CUPW Local 730,…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

I just received a call about the new personal days and how they apply to temps. I figure it’s a good time to share this summary as a reminder for how the Corporation says it will be handling these personal…

Friends and comrades, For this week’s dispatch, we are covering the Building Worker Power course, special GMMs for contract negotiations, CLC’s Labour College, Route Measurement Committee Meeting and the recent consultations.  Enjoy the long weekend! Raina Dakus covering for Kyle Turner, Communications…

We have two specialGMMs coming up to vote on resolutions to pass onto our delegates for the next Regional Conference for our upcoming contract negotiations. For urban members, that special GMM is on Saturday, April 15th at 10 am, and for RSMCs, that meeting is on Sunday,April 16th…

Friends and comrades, For this week’s dispatch, we are covering the next GMM, upcoming special GMMs, upcoming committee meetings and educational opportunities, LEAF Equality Day Breakfast, and a boycott campaign from ACTRA. Solidarity, Kyle Turner Communications Officer April GMM Just…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

LEAF Edmonton will be hosting its annual Equality Day Breakfast on Monday, April 3rd, 2023 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am at the Sandman Signature Edmonton (10235 101 street). The keynote speaker for this event is Dr. Cheryl Macdonald, with a talk entitled “The Impact of…

Full digital edition (read more) February 2023 Contents:

On February 16th, the members of Shift 3 – Parcels section at the Edmonton Mail Processing Plant used their Right to Complain (Article 9.07) at a pre-scheduled meeting with management. Supported by their Local President, Brother Devon Rundvall, members stood…

March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD), which has its origins in the labour movement in Europe and North America and was spurred on by the suffrage movement. After women gained the right to vote in the Soviet Union in…

Date: March 09, 2023  Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM MST  Location: Edmonton Mail Processing Plant (12135 149 St NW, Edmonton)  On February 16th, roughly 40 members at the Edmonton Mail Processing Plant used their Right to Complain at a pre-scheduled…

Friends and comrades, This week, we have a reminder about our next GMM and resolution writing workshops, as well as big news regarding SSD in St. Albert, and upcoming International Women’s Day events. Solidarity, Kyle Turner / Communications Officer March…

We will be hosting two resolution writing workshops to help us prepare resolutions for our contract demands. These will be hybrid meetings, so you can attend in person at our office. The first workshop will focus on how to write…

Friends and Comrades, In this weeks Dispatch we have the police being called to the EMPP, contract demands workshop, and a GMM reminder for March 4th.  In solidarity, Devon Rundvall / Local President The Incident at the EMPP You may…

President’s Statement: Police Called and Full-Time Officers Banned from Canada Post Property On Feb 16, 2023 I was asked to join members of the parcel section on shift 3, the evening shift, at the Edmonton Mail Processing Plant (EMPP) to…

Our union’s National Executive Board has put together the following discussion paper in order to help in the preparation of bargaining demands for our upcoming negotiations with Canada Post. This year, Local meetings and Regional Conferences will be used to…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we will be covering the upcoming GMM notice, the Make Them Pay campaign, SSD in St. Albert, and the upcoming EMPP Shop Steward meeting. This is turning out to be a very busy…

In February, there will be a meeting for Shop Stewards on each shift working at the Edmonton Mail Processing Plant. All meetings will be taking place at our union office (18121 107 ave NW). If you wish to attend, please…

Hybrid GMM: Sat, February 4th, 10 am As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information…

Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Help Bear Clan Patrol and concerned community members collect much-need warm, Winter items for those in need: sweaters, mittens, scarves, and toques. Donation drop-off date is January 28th, 2023, and donations can be dropped off…

Date: Saturday, January 14th, 2023 Time: 10 am Location: In person at the office (18121 107 ave) and online via Zoom (click here) This last year showed that there is still inequity among CUPW members as high gas prices and inflation had RSMCs…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’re covering an upcoming pension course as well as Local elections. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer Upcoming Pension Course The Prairie Region is offering a 1-day pension course on Friday, January 26th via Zoom. You can download…

Full digital edition (read more) December 2022 Contents:

The next Women’s Committee Meeting will be held Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at 7 pm. The Women’s Committee is open to all Cis-Women, Trans-Women, Binary, and Non-Binary persons comfortable with centering the experience of women. The Women’s Committee is meeting to discuss and plan…

President’s report on the 2022 regional conference (revised version of Dec. GMM President’s report)  There were many CUPW members attending the prairie region conference in November. Each and every one bringing their own experiences, beliefs and values. This diversity of…

Time: January 7th, 2023, at 10 am The Local Executive has decided to hold a Special GMM on January 7th in order to elect our delegates for National Convention. This will be a hybrid meeting, so you can attend in person…

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day, is a day in Canada to commemorate the anniversary of the December 6th, 1989, massacre at École Polytechnique. On that day, 14 women…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

Friends and Comrades, Devon is away this week and I’ve jumped into the hot seat.  The dispatch is loaded with important info.  Sick Days, Cost-of-living allowance, WCB, Win house women’s shelters and Coats for kids campaigns,  and the CUPE defiance…

Full digital edition (read more) September 2022 Contents:

The following committee meetings are open to all CUPW members in good standing. We encourage everyone who is interested to attend. Most will be held via Zoom, but please continue reading for further details. Organizing Committee The next Organizing Committee…

(Virtual) GMM: Sat, November 5th, 10 am As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information…

Just a reminder that the upcoming book club for Farrell Dobb’s “Teamster Rebellion” is quickly approaching. It is October 16th, which is this coming Sunday at 3 pm MST. If you don’t have time to read the book, there will…

(Virtual) GMM: Sat, October 15th, 10 am As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information…

September 30th is Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada. As an initiative from our Local’s Human Rights Committee, we now have orange t-shirts available. All proceeds from these shirts will be donated to a local Indigenous organization. To place an…

At the Executive meeting held on Tuesday, September 20th, the Local Executive discussed the concerns that have been brought forward regarding the two upcoming in-person meetings on September 25th. Please see the following statement from the Executive regarding the decision…

Teamsters Rebellion: Lessons For A CUPW Revolt Synopsis  In times of economic hardship the question of “Who pays?” is often posed. Today we can see all over Canada that the bosses are insisting workers pay for this crisis. Canada Post…

I true colonial fashion, the Federal Government of Canada has declared Monday September 19th a one-time Federal holiday. We have received the following statement from Canada Post regarding this day.  Monday, September 19, 2022, is the day of Her Late Majesty’s State…

Friends and comrades, None of us are working at Canada Post because we like the paper cuts. We are doing this for the money. Let me be honest with you: one of the many reasons I became a Shop Steward…

“Special Meeting” to deal with the following motion as per by-law 8.7   Sunday September 25th 7:00pm  Central Lions Recreation Centre                                                              11113 113 Street, Edmonton, Alberta  Notice of motion  Where as: The highest authority resides and comes from the membership.  Where as: The…

Due to the September 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and the October 10th Thanksgiving Holiday, our October General Membership Meeting will be moved to October 15th at 10:00 AM. As per the September GMM it will be held via Zoom.   …

Have you been off on leave only to come back to an undelivered route that you’ve been told you’re expected to take care of? It’s extremely likely that you have, but did you know what to do? If not, it’s…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

In the morning of August 11th, 2022, members of CUPW Local 730 met with Member of Parliament Blake Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach) to discuss the ongoing struggle of Rural Suburban Mail Carriers (RSMCs) when it comes to high gas prices. Canada…

Our Local’s Social Committee is excited to be able to invite you to a potluck picnic. Cutlery, plates, snacks, and drinks will be provided, but we are asking that you bring some food and yourself (your family is also welcome!)…

On July 27th, 2022, members of CUPW Local 730 met with NDP MP Heather McPherson to discuss the ongoing burden Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (RSMCs) are dealing with because of high gas prices. While RSMCs are compensated for gas…

Friends and Comrades,  This week’s Dispatch contains a lot of important information. This week we have an social committee announcement, two temporary Chief Shop Stewards for the EMPP, a reminder to apply for the shop steward training in September, and…

Happy Summer, Everyone! To start, I’d like to thank the Local for electing me as President and for electing Evelyn Ray as 2nd Vice President – EMPP. While all of our elections are important, the true weight of this election is…

Friends and Comrades, Our Local has kicked the Summer off with a couple of important lections. Please refer to the President’s Report for further details regarding the results. Also included in this dispatch is a chance to weigh in on…

Full digital edition (read more) CUPW 730 July 2022 Contents:

Comrades & Friends, This local dispatch is packed with information. The most important is the floor elections for local President and VP-2 (EMPP) positions at the General Membership Meeting this Saturday!  Please make sure to register in the notice below.  It’s an…

As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information by the specified deadline. For our full…

Crossroads  We at the Edmonton local find ourselves at an import intersection. Like any crossroads, the choice of paths to take can be intimidating or confusing. But this hesitancy only exists if we don’t understand the journey that we are…

Full digital edition (Read more) CUPW 730 May 2022 Newsletter Contents: 1. President’s Report: May 2022 GMM – Due Process2. Thank You, Edmonton3. 1st Vice President’s Report: Our Fight is With the Employer4. Health and Safety Report: Understanding Accommodations5. Route Measurement by the Numbers: Gone, Gone,…

(Virtual) GMM: Sat, June 04, 11 am As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information…

(22.05.02 Update: This report was given while I was still Local President prior to a motion being debated about reducing our Local dues by $36/year, which would have cost the Local at least $60,000 This motion would be the third attempt…

Comrades & friends, I’m pleased to share that on May 6th, I was decisively elected to the position of CUPW’s National Vice President of Organizing!  As stated previously, Brother Devon Rundvall (as Local 1st VP) will assume Local President duties until the…

International Day of Mourning – Work Shouldn’t Hurt Every year the Edmonton & District Labour Council hosts a gathering in Grant Notley Park at the Broken Families Monument to honour those who have lost their lives as a result of their jobs…

(Virtual) GMM: Sun, May 1, 2022, 6pm As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information…

Comrades & friends, I’ve been off work quarantining at home with Covid since Sunday (recovering slowly but surely) but felt it was important to drag myself out of bed to share this dispatch personally. Last week I officially committed to…

CUPW Local 730 (Edmonton & Affiliates) invites all CUPW members and allies to a virtual screening of the inspiring CUPW short documentary, “The Struggle Continues”, followed by discussion with one of the key leaders featured in the film, past-CUPW President,…

Full digital edition (Read more) CUPW 730 March 2022 Newsletter Contents: 1. President’s Report: March 2022 GMM – Out of the Fryer, Into the Frying Pan2. 2022 International Women’s Day3. Route Measurement By the Numbers: Volume Count Edition4. Eight Hours Work, Eight Hours Rest, Eight…

(Virtual) GMM: Sat, April 2, 2022, 11 AM As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required…

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES All members in good standing are invited to apply for any course they have not participated in before. Any member participating in these courses will be reimbursed for any scheduled CPC day(s) of work they miss. The Advanced…

Support Women for Rights and Empowerment Women for Rights and Empowerment has been educating, organizing, and mobilizing in Edmonton in the fighting spirit of IWD since 2010. They provide a space for women and all who are fighting to affirm…

One of the greatest strengths of union solidarity is when our members from varying backgrounds and experiences join forces to improve our workplaces. The rights and benefits we enjoy as postal workers were not created out of thin air, but…

(Virtual) GMM: Sun, Mar 6, 2022, 6pm As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information…

Comrades and friends, The pandemic’s brought many long festering societal tensions to the surface. As someone who’s been politically marginalized most of my life for advocating workers’ democracy, I have a lot of sympathy for people who don’t trust the mainstream…

Full digital edition (Read more) CUPW 730 February 2022 Newsletter Contents: 1. President’s Report: February 2022 GMM – Hindsight 20212. Make a Difference – Get Involved with our Union3. It Won’t Grow if you Don’t Delegate4. Route Measurement By the Numbers: Restructuring the Realities of…

Last January we said “Good riddance!” to 2020, imagining that the worst of this pandemic was behind us. After finally breaking through the Delta wave, we are somehow facing our biggest challenge yet with the Omicron variant. The theory is…

(Virtual) GMM: Sat, Feb 5, 2021, 11am As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information…

Comrades and friends, I just received an update from Edmonton management that the local non-compliance rate for vaccine attestation is now at 65 members down from the ~190 members at the Nov 26, 2021 deadline. This ratio (3.1%) is slightly…

WHY? CUPW is only as strong as our members are properly trained, organized and mobilized to collectively assert our demands. Our local invites all members willing to help this empowerment process to participate in a paid, union organizer training opportunity. Nothing…

Full digital edition (Read more) CUPW 730 December 2021 Newsletter Contents: 1. President’s Report: Is the Vaccine Policy an Effective Organizing Issue?2. National Day of Mourning and Action on Violence Against Women/WIN House Donation Drive 3. Delivery in the Dark4. Tips on Retiring5. Worker Solidarity6. Bar Charts and…

Comrades and friends, CUPW’s cease & desist application against Canada Post’s vaccine policy was unsurprisingly rejected this week. This means Canada Post will move ahead with their policy on Nov 27 and place those who have not attested to receiving a vaccine, or secured an exemption,…

(Virtual) GMM: Sun, Dec 5, 2021, 6pm As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information…

[21.11.19 – This President’s report was first given at the November 6, 2021 GMM but has been edited to include the latest updates on CPC’s vaccine policy.] Comrades & friends, After almost two years this pandemic has ground everyone down into a frustrated,…

Comrades and friends, As a result of CPC’s newly announced vaccine policy, our office is fielding a fair amount of questions and misunderstandings. To be clear, we are in uncharted territory where the collective agreement has zero authority and there is little legal…

(Virtual) GMM: Sat, Nov 6, 2021, 11am As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information…

Comrades and friends, CPC has finally provided more details on how a federal vaccine mandate will affect CUPW members. The link included below explains the options left for those still unvaccinated. This development is the result of extensive legal exploration…

More Than Just A Holiday (re-shared from www.cupw.ca)  In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30th will now be a statutory holiday. Federally regulated workplaces like Canada Post will be closed, to commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools…

Full digital edition (Read more) CUPW 730 September 2021 Newsletter Contents: 1. President’s Report: The Membership is Always Right2. Going Forward After the Contract Extension Vote3. Route Measurement: By the Numbers – On-Demand Pickups4. From the Grievance Office: Article 10 & Discipline5. Education Update6. Attack on Women’s…

(Virtual) GMM: Sun, Oct 3, 2021, 6pm As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information…

21.09.11 GMM – CUPW 730 President’s Report – The Membership Is Always Right Comrades & friends, The contract extension proposal has concluded with the YES vote winning. A big thank you to all the members that contributed their time to…

Extension Voting Information Locals across our region have expressed concern to our National Executive Board (NEB) over the difficulties many of our members are having with the virtual format for the contract extension vote. In response, the NEB has scheduled…

Comrades and friends, Locals across our region have expressed concern to our NEB over the difficulties many of our members are having with the virtual format for the contract extension vote. In response, the NEB has scheduled one more voting…

Comrades & friends, In addition to our jobs and other union responsibilities, coordinators from across the country have been working tirelessly to develop constructive, measured analysis as to why members should consider voting ‘No!‘ on the proposed contract extension. The…

Cousins and Comrades, I’m back in the president’s chair for the week. It has been a busy time answering calls and emails regarding the upcoming contract extension vote taking place August 25th for RSMC’s and Aug 26th for Urban members. Make sure you…

Comrades and friends,  I am filling in for President Roland Schmidt this week while he is away on a well-deserved rest.  He will return before the upcoming ratification vote.  It’s an exciting time in our union right now with so many…

Comrades and friends, The parking lot meetings conducted by our team over the past couple weeks have been a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with hundreds of our members in person for the first time since before the pandemic, and have…

Comrades and friends, The CUPW National Executive Board (NEB) has recommended our membership support a contract extension proposal. Our CUPW 730 Executive and membership (GMM motion, July 11, 2021) are both unanimously recommending that the proposal be rejected because it…

Comrades and friends, At our July 11, 2021 general membership meeting, we presented our members with the tentative contract extensions proposed by the CUPW National Executive Board (NEB). We went through each point of both memorandums of agreement (MOA) (RSMC and Urban)…

Comrades and friends, This next month will be a frenzy of debate on whether or not members should accept the contract extension recommended by the CUPW National Executive Board. Our local GMM and Executive have unanimously voted to reject National’s…

Full digital edition (Read more) CUPW 730 July 2021 Newsletter Contents: 1. CUPW National Statement: Every Child Matters to CUPW2. Online Vote Testing: Renaming the InsideOut Contest3. President’s Report: Silver Linings4. Grievance Q & A5. Front Yards In Bloom6. Route Measurement: Why Did I Lose My Overassessment?7. Gearing…

Comrades and friends, As reported last week , our National Exec and CPC have reached a tentative agreement to extend our current arbitration-imposed contract by two years. To be clear, this proposal is worth less than the paper it is printed on…

Comrades and friends, A bombshell was dropped by the National office the other day that CPC approached CUPW last month with an offer to extend our current collective agreement by two years. Even though some of us may be tempted…

(Virtual) GMM: Sunday, July 11, 2021, 6:00pm As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information…

Cousins and Comrades, Roland is away this week to attend the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) convention, along with three other local delegates and 70+ CUPW delegates. The CLC is the central labour body in Canada, representing most of the labour…

New Committee Wins in Various Categories CUPW Local 730’s inaugural Communications Committee has been working hard in the past year and a half to keep our membership informed – especially during the  pandemic – using our newsletter, website, and social…

Participate in Front Yard in Bloom – an Edmonton Local 730 Tradition! CUPW 730  along with our partners, the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Horticultural Society  are launching a new year of Front Yards in Bloom—a beloved tradition for…

Comrades and friends, Lots to share with you in our dispatch today with special attention given to the amazing opportunity to join a discussion with legendary political dissident and intellectual, Noam Chomsky, Brother Pilgrim’s report on the EMPP schedule change…

Comrades and friends, In the blink of an eye we’ll be back into negotiation season for our next collective agreement. Our activist team has been working tirelessly to build alliances with other locals to do the workfloor organizing necessary for…

Full digital edition (Read more) CUPW 730 June 2021 Newsletter Contents: 1. President’s Report: Trust the Membership2. A Step Forward: Non-Binary Caucus a First for Regional Convention3. CUPW 730 History Reading Group: An Evening with Jean-Claude Parrot4. By the Numbers: A Route Measurement Update 5. Just One…

(Virtual) GMM: Saturday, June 5, 2021, 11:00 am As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required…

Comrades and friends, After taking a week to recover from a grueling conference of debating our Urban negotiation demand resolutions, we are able to start sharing some of what happened. Our elected conference delegates took all the local resolutions passed…

President’s Report to May 8, 2021 GMM Comrades & friends, As detailed in the latest local dispatch, Alberta is once again teetering on the brink of a full health system collapse and has the highest rate of infection in all…

Comrades and friends, I’m not going to sugar-coat it, we have a brutal few weeks ahead of us. The UCP government’s mishandling of the pandemic has pushed the whole health system to the brink. Provincial case numbers, also the highest…

A couple weeks back, our CUPW History Reading Group wrapped up discussion on “My Union, My Life,” with the author, Jean-Claude Parrot, joining us as the guest of honour. Comrade JCP was kind enough to offer his time, insights and…

Comrades and friends, I am filling in for President Roland Schmidt this week while he and our other full-time officers are busy with the Regional Resolutions Committee. The committee, comprised of regional officers and representatives from locals all across the…

Full digital edition (Read more) CUPW 730 May 2021 Newsletter Contents: 1. (Near) Historic Election Win to Reform CUPW2. Local Elections 2021 Committee Report3. An Introduction: 2nd Vice-President Chris Pilgrim4. Report from the Grievance Office5. International Women’s Day 20216. Day of Mourning 20217. Canadian Mental Health Week8. After a…

(Virtual) GMM: Saturday, May 8, 2021, 11:00 am As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required…

Comrades & friends, It is with great sadness that our local announces the first loss of one of our members to Covid-19. We do not yet have permission to release the member’s name, or service information, but will send along…

Comrades & friends, It took an extra few days, but our Election committee has provided a full location-by-location breakdown of our local election results where Chris (2nd VP) and I (President), won our respective campaigns. If not for the pandemic,…

Comrades & friends, Final Voting: Sat, April 10, 11am-5pm (union hall) is the last chance to vote in the local elections for the President and 2nd VP positions! Our advanced poll on Mar 31 already collected 50% more votes than our…

Comrades & friends, Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 31, 7am-7pm is the first of two voting days for our local executive elections! Regardless who you vote for, a high turnout is very important. Last election, only 200 members out of 2300 bothered to vote.…

Full digital edition (Read more) CUPW 730 April 2021 Newsletter Contents: 1. President’s Report: Hard Truths2. Local Elections Voting Info3. Guidelines For The 2021 Local Executive Elections4. Election Candidates Materials 5. Negotiations 2022: Demands Approved By Local 7306. Building Power To Win: Update From The Floor7. Virtual Events Advance…

Cousins & Comrades, All candidates were provided the opportunity to submit campaign materials according to guidelines established in collaboration with the Election and Communications Committees and in accordance with current C-19 protocols. Each candidate was invited to submit a maximum…

(Virtual) GMM: Saturday, April 10, 2021, 6:00pm As per the direction given by our CUPW National Executive, locals can hold GMMs via video conference as long as quorum is met and all participants have registered with all the required information…

Comrades & friends, Pandemic fatigue is real. With all the added stress in everyone’s lives, I’m sure driving out of the way to our office to vote in a local union election is not at the top of your list…

“CUPW has always chosen the approach of negotiating on the strength of its membership, with the understanding that it is not only because you have good arguments and a just cause that you win improvements for your members at the…

21.03.12 UPDATE:  Our first CUPW History Reading Group session yesterday was a great success! Members from across the country joined in with thoughtful stories, analysis, and active listening for our discussion of Jean-Claude Parrot’s “My Union, My Life”. NOTE: Registration is…

Comrades & friends, We’ve got a gigantic update for you today! Thanks in advance for taking the time to stay informed on all the important news & happenings of our local. Our special GMM for Urban negotiation demand resolutions will…

Bill MacDonald – Passing of a Pioneer Postal Worker and Union Leader Bill MacDonald passed away in Edmonton on February 19, 2021. Bill’s career as a letter carrier spanned four decades. He started as a railway mail clerk in the 1950’s,…

President’s Report to March 7, 2021 GMM This past month, our entire Executive has been hyper focused on providing our members opportunities to learn about, and participate in, creating resolutions for our upcoming negotiation demands. Between the resolutions oversight working…

Full digital edition (Read more) CUPW 730 February 2021 Newsletter Contents: 1. President’s Report: No Struggle, No Victory2. Building Power to Win – But What Exactly?3. Amazon Will Destroy Our Future: Postal Banking Is Our Best Defense4. Building Its Own Delivery Network: Amazon Puts The…

Comrades & friends, With the closing of nominations last week, I’m excited to announce that there will be local elections held for the Executive positions of President and 2nd Vice President (EMPP). Once campaign guidelines and pandemic protocols are finalized,…

Comrades & friends, We are thrilled to finally announce a local event months in the making: a reading & discussion group exploring the militant history of our own union and how, once upon a time, we were able to strike…

March (Virtual) GMM #1: Sunday, March 7, 2021, 6:00pm In addition to regular GMM business, this meeting will focus on the presentation and adoption of RSMC negotiation demand resolutions for the CUPW Prairie Regional Conference. Another special GMM will be held Saturday, March 13,…

Comrades & friends, Until March 13, our local will be laser-focused on educating and supporting our membership on what a negotiation demand resolution is, where these resolutions will be presented, debated and democratically ratified, and how those resolutions then make…

Comrades & friends, As a democratic organization, how we function, and determine policy priorities, is decided by our membership. Leading up to Negotiations 2022, our members have an opportunity to promote, and debate, bargaining demands to be included in our…

Rashpal Sehmby, our very own Health & Safety officer and steadfast union activist, is running for council in the upcoming Edmonton civic election! It was to our local’s great pleasure to join our CUPW Prairie office in endorsing Brother Sehmby at our…

Being an active member of this union for the last 18 years has left me feeling frustrated more than inspired. A big part of this is due to our National leadership group never providing an overarching strategy to prepare our…

Comrades & friends, Activities continue to ramp-up to give our members as many opportunities as possible to not only learn about CUPW union basics but also get involved in the demand-development process of Negotiations 2022. Economic democracy, meaning, your active…

Full digital edition (Read more) CUPW 730 February 2021 Newsletter Contents: 1. Bring on the New Year!2. Building Power to Win – Roadmap to Negotiations 20223. Grievances: The More You Know4. CUPW Vs. the Epoch Times: Responsibility in the Age of Conspiracy and Disinformation5. Bullying, Depression,…

Comrades & friends, Our Feb 6 GMM will have important reports and discussion about the flurry of activity surrounding the “Building Power To Win” campaign over the next couple of months. After the Feb GMM, we immediately start the process…

As a new (or new to caring) CUPW member, it is vital that you learn the many ways to contribute to worker power within your union’s structure and have a basic understanding of what it means to be a part…

Roadmap To Negotiations 2022 It is with great excitement that, for the first time in at least 20 years, a National strategy is being implemented to meaningfully engage, prepare, and organize our membership leading up to negotiations! Over the past…

Comrades & friends, The arrival of February marks a staggering amount of opportunities presenting themselves to the members of our local. In this week’s dispatch you will find updates on an exciting Nationwide campaign, and local plans, to organize our…

GMM Date: Saturday, February 6, 11am Registration deadline: Friday, Feb 5, Noon As per the direction given by our National executive, locals will be allowed to hold general membership meetings via video conference during the pandemic with the only restrictions…

Comrades & friends, Welcome to 2021 — I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays! With the new C19 restrictions in place, the decrease in cases in Edmonton is resulting in lower numbers in our local over the past couple of weeks…

Comrades & Friends, Over the past ten months we have faced down a generational crisis together. When our bosses and governments lost direction at the beginning of this pandemic, our members were the ones that took the wheel and charted…

Comrades & friends, By now, everyone should be familiar with the grim pattern we’ve settled into as the virus is unknowingly brought into our workplaces from the outside world. We can’t control how poorly the Kenney government has navigated this…

Comrades & friends, As frustrating as their lack of leadership has been, the Alberta government was finally forced to do the right thing by introducing restrictions that should effectively limit C19 spread. Between this, and a vaccine coming shortly, the…

Local C19 Update An excerpt from my last update on C19 bears repeating: After months of pretending everything is fine, the Kenney government was forced to acknowledge our escalating public health crisis by announcing improved safety measures and declaring a…

Full digital edition (Read more) CUPW 730 December 2020 Newsletter Contents: 1. President’s Report – The Year of the Wildcat2. Jason Kenney is Calling in the Austerity Apparatchiks to Justify Attacking Alberta’s Workers3. Gift Cards from Management: A Breach of our Collective Agreement4. Hey…

Comrades & Friends, Here is your local dispatch for the first week of December 2020. In it you will find a final reminder to register for our Dec 6 GMM before the deadline, a link to our just-released newsletter, local…

Comrades & Friends, Your 4th, and final, local dispatch for the month of November 2020 contains a lot of important updates on our upcoming general members (video) meeting, the mandatory mask protocol being enforced by both the Alberta government and…

GMM Date: Sunday, December 6, 6pm As per the direction given by our National executive, locals will be allowed to hold general membership meetings via video conference during the pandemic with the only restrictions being that local quorum be reached…

Wearing (A Mask) Is Caring In the past week, nine of our members have either been confirmed C19 or have come in close-contact with someone outside of work and are presumptive cases, pending test results. 11.09 – Whitemud South, Delton11.12…

20.11.07 – President’s Report – The Year of the Wildcat Consult Season – The Grind Continues From a bureaucratic perspective, October is by far the busiest month of the year in the union office due to the sheer amount of…

In light of the AUPE wildcat in October, it is important to educate our members and the public how breaking unjust laws designed to suppress worker empowerment is the most effective way for workers to improve their own lives. This…

WHAT: AUPE Health Care Worker Appreciation Rally WHERE: Royal Alexandra Hospital – Edmonton – Main Entrance – Kingsway Ave & 102st WHEN: Thur, Nov 5, 2020, 6:15am (thanking AUPE workers as they start their shift) On Monday, October 26, 2020 thousands of health…

Local General Membership Meeting – Sat, Nov 7, 2020, 11am The deadline to register for our next (online) GMM is Thur, Nov 5 at noon. The official meeting notice, online guidelines, and registration information can all be found below. Anyone…

Comrades & Allies, Here is your local dispatch for the 4th week of October 2020.  In Solidarity, Roland SchmidtPresident, CUPW 730 New Local Newsletter Just in time for spooky season, some chilling tales of class war, and what can happen…

GMM Date: Saturday, November 7, 11am As per the direction given by our National executive, locals will be allowed to hold general membership meetings via video conference during the pandemic with the only restrictions being that local quorum be reached…

Comrades & Allies, Here is your local dispatch for the 3rd week of October 2020.  In Solidarity, Roland SchmidtPresident, CUPW 730 EMPP Annual Shift Bid  Once again rumours have begun circulating in the EMPP that “the union” has already consulted…

AUPE hosted an excellent webinar introducing their members to the ideas behind the Green New Deal, while also providing them with resources to win over more workers to this growing movement for a sustainable economy. Our local President, Roland Schmidt,…

Comrades & Allies, Here is your local dispatch for the 2nd week of October 2020. Stay safe out there.  In Solidarity, Roland SchmidtPresident, CUPW 730 Three Positive C19 Cases Over the past two days, Canada Post informed our office that…

Full digital edition (link here) CUPW 730 October 2020 Newsletter Contents: 1. President’s Report – Tearing Down the Wall2. The Defiance Mobilization Programme3. It’s Going To Take More Than The Courts To Stop Kenney’s Bill 324. No Boss Is Your Friend5. Supporting Temps Facing Harassment6. America’s…

Comrades & Allies, Here is your local dispatch for the 5th week of September 2020. Although the updates will continue to be announced over the listserv, we’re experimenting with storing and sourcing our correspondence from our website so that members…

September 2020 President’s Report – Recalibration C19 In Our Facilities All those following the bulletins and listserv updates out of our office will know about the three confirmed C19 cases among our members over the past month. Each of Delton,…

Good day, For the last 30 years labour organizations, with the help of the Edmonton and District Labour council, have been holding a Labour Day barbecue at Giovanni Caboto park within the heart of our city. Here, many underprivileged and…

BASIC Shop Steward (3 Day – Reduced Class Sizes) (Option 1) Oct 6-8 (Option 2) Oct 20-22 – Activist, advocate, leader or listener: a shop steward can wear many hats. This 3-day course provides members interested in empowering themselves with an opportunity to better defend…

COVID-19 Cases In Edmonton Depots Over the last few days our office was notified that two of our members within Edmonton tested positive for C19: one at Delton depot (last worked Aug 17, received test results Aug 28) and one…

Full digital edition (link here) CUPW 730 September 2020 Newsletter Contents: 1. Lessons From Arbitration 2020 & Local C19 Concerns2. Unions & Anti-Racism3. As The World Changes – Message From Our Helath & Safety Officer4. Direct Action Delivers Depot 2 Parking5. Attacking The Trades In…

As many of you may already know, one of our members in the EMPP tested positive for COVID-19 on Aug 21. Their last day of work before going into isolation and seeking testing was Aug 16. AHS intervened immediately after…

CUPW 730 President’s Report – July GMM (20.07.05)563 days after having our constitutional rights violated by back-to-work legislation, Arbitrator MacPherson imposed a new contract on our union. Considering she was the candidate proposed by the company rejecting each of our…

At our June 2020 general members meeting, CUPW 730 voted to send a statement of solidarity to all of our LGBTQ+ cousins & comrades celebrating Pride month and commemorating more than 50 years since the Stonewall Inn uprising, as well…

The labour movement knows well the oppression that government and police are willing to inflict on those demanding justice. Not long ago, our own union was painfully reminded that constitutional rights only exist as long as they don’t inconvenience the…

When I accepted the nomination for the President position one year ago, it was on the condition that our Local embrace a mass organizing strategy and support the implementation of that strategy. One year on, the results speak for themselves.…

Full PDF issue found here. CUPW 730 June 2020 Newsletter Contents:

Over 50 years ago, American Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King said, “A riot is the language of the unheard.” This quote explains and underscores what we are seeing in the media in response to the police killing of…

20.05.03 – President’s Report – May Day State of the Union  This past Friday marked what is known throughout most of the world as International Workers’ Day, or May Day, as we call it in Canada. May Day is not…

Our newspaper committee had an issue ready to print mid-March. Then, the pandemic hit and our local’s entire attention shifted to pressuring CPC into making sure our members had sufficient safety measures in place. Instead of just scrapping the issue as its content became less…

Cousins & Comrades, Since there were (thankfully) no emergency developments this week, I thought I would save all the important updates for one email.  Stay calm, stay informed, and take care. Enjoy your weekend.

Helping CUPW Locals Without Sufficient Anti-C19 Measures This note is to provide constructive suggestions and resources for any members, anywhere in Canada, still working in facilities that do not have adequate anti-C19 safety protocol in place. These resources are based…

Cousins & Comrades, A quick update for your Saturday afternoon. Stay calm, stay informed, and take care. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Dear cousins & comrades of the Edmonton Local, Good news is in short supply these days and I wanted to share some with you yesterday but wasn’t able to finish my report in time. Please find that report, and other…

Are front-line workers equipped with what they need to prevent the spread of COVID-19— and if not, how are they organizing to ensure the health and safety of their workplaces? Roland Schmidt, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers…

On March 26, 2020, our local submitted a press release to the media, and an open letter with a list of safety demands to CPC. As recent posts have detailed, there’s been a flurry of activity as a result. Below…

In Edmonton, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers Local 730 has issued Canada Post management a formal set of expectations for them to meet. If management has not implemented the changes by Sunday March 29, postal workers will begin exercising…

We are continuing to get positive traction in the media to share the concerns of our members. As a result, the pressure keeps growing for CPC to get its act together to implement proper safety protocols.

Cousins & Comrades, First off, a big union welcome to the latest giant batch of emails added to our local email list, and a big thanks to our volunteers out there still collecting contact info! Included below are a press…

“But the truth is that if we can’t do it safely, we are a greater risk to Canadians than if we weren’t doing the service. So if we get contaminated, that is bad news for Canada.” Full interview (link here)

Cousins & comrades, Three quick points before sharing some very important local COVID19 updates: C19 Updates We continue to try our best at the local office to respond to every one of your many calls and emails, as well as…

The 4 full-time staff in our local office have received literally hundreds of emails, phone calls and texts from our members during all waking hours over the past few days. Every concern brought forward we’ve tried our best to find…

Cousins & Comrades. Here is your 2nd CUPW 730 update for March 2020!

Cousins & Comrades,  After the chaos of peak season, the office settled into a relative calm for most of January. During that time, I did another round of workfloor visits and meetings in Edmonton, including 9 affiliates, bringing my total…

Frustrated by the inability of the injunctions and Regina police to break Unifor’s pickets and blockades, Co-op brass has asked the union to engage in discussions which may lead back to negotiations. If not for Unifor’s willingness to fight unjust…

It’s no secret that all of us at Depot 2 have been struggling. During a restructure in June 2019, CPC pretended our parcel volume grew 140% less than the National average in order to cut three jobs from an already overburdened workforce.…

There’s no sugar coating it: 2019 was a brutal year for postal workers. We’ve spent the entire year under unconstitutional legislation discouraging us from striking to leverage a better collective agreement out of CPC. Strike’s are very effective but without…

Our Editor has a cat who hates computers, so this issue was delayed a few weeks as we tried to restore a hard drive. The wait was worth it! In this issue you’ll find extensive analysis on why consultations are…

Trevor was disliked the moment he was assigned as the new supervisor to the shift 1 parcel section. Where previous supervisors would be more respectful and ask workers about perceived hiccups in operations, Trevor would jump right in making accusations…

Rank & File, an excellent source for working class news an analysis, conducted an interview with our local President about why the Edmonton local is advocating a different approach for CUPW that emphasizes workfloor activism over proceduralism (i.e. grievances, arbitration,…

Another great issue of our local newsletter is out and packed full of quality content! In it you will find the results of our back-to-work defiance referendum and the resulting open letter to our National Executive asking for support. Other…

Our local President had the opportunity to address attendees of the Oct 2019 CUPW Prairie Regional school on the mass workfloor organizing strategy being pursued in Edmonton. There, he shared a brand new proposal developed with the Regional Office to…

At our last GMM we had one of the largest turnouts in the 15 years I’ve been with this local. Having 116 members attend a GMM is something worth celebrating because it shows that an organization is healthy: it means…

Record-setting meeting attendance, countless organizing workshops, job actions galore and analysis on how our union can further reclaim its power: all this and more in the latest issue of the InsideOut! Since relaunching under our new Editor (Kyle Turner, Rosedale…

A presentation is given by the local President, Roland Schmidt, to Downtown Edmonton postal workers on a referendum asking: If you knew you had the financial and legal support of CUPW National and other unions, and if you knew you…

Friends and comrades, In this week’s dispatch, we’re covering the program of demands and referendum votes, driving safety audits, the October GMM, and the Regional Conflict Committee. Solidarity, Kyle Turner, Communications Officer Program of Demands Ratification and Referendum Our program…