Local Dispatch (25/01/23)
Friends and comrades,
In this week's Dispatch, we are covering a negotiations update, our February GMM, a Special GMM, and a United Nurses of Alberta Rally.
Solidarity,
Kyle Turner, Communications Officer
Negotiations Update
During the three days of bargaining that occurred last week with Kaplan working as a mediator between our union and Canada Post, our union acknowledged that progress was made on some issues, including the new work measurement system for RSMCs.
However, the Corporation tried to use this to impose limits on our Constitutional challenge to the Minister of Labour's use of Section 107 to end our strike. This is not something our union could agree to, and our Constitutional challenge will begin on January 27th. To read the full bulletin, click HERE.
February GMM
Our next GMM is taking place on Saturday, February 1st at 10 am. It is a hybrid meeting, so you can attend in person (18121 107 Ave NW) or online via Zoom. The deadline to register to attend online is Friday, January 31st at noon. For more information, a link to the agenda, and to register to attend online, click HERE.
February Special GMM
As per Article 8.7 of our Local By-Laws, there will be a Special GMM on Saturday, February 1st at 12:30 pm, following the regular GMM. This is also a hybrid meeting, so you can attend in person (18121 107 Ave NW) or online via Zoom. For more information and to register to attend online, click HERE.
United Nurses of Alberta Rally
On Saturday, January 25th from 12 pm until 2 pm, the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) will be hosting a rally at the Edmonton General Hospital (11111 Jasper Avenue). Come join the rally to show solidarity on the anniversary of UNA's 1988 strike.
Reminders
- Strike Relief Fund Merch: For more information, see prior Dispatch HERE.
- GoFundMe for Member of Edmonton Local: To donate or share, click HERE.
- Upcoming Executive Elections: See prior Dispatch HERE.
- Union Education Program: For more information, click HERE.
- Community Resources Information Sheet: For a list of community resources, click HERE.
- Teamsters Canada Rail Petition: To read and sign this petition, click HERE.
- 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/