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Tory's Prorogue ~ Bill C44 Out For Now;

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CPC - Planning for Gridlock

With the Olympics almost upon us, management requested a meeting with the Union last week to provide preliminary information relating to the impact on our members in the Vancouver Local.


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Retirement Security for everyone!


Canada is at a crossroads, just like it was forty years ago when it was time to do something about our health care system. Today, we need to do something about retirement income, and we need to do it soon.  Click HERE to go to the Canadian Labour Congress web site to send a message to your MP today.

 

Results of the 2010 Plant Gate Election

SECRETARY-TREASURER
Andy Henderson    876  *
Justin Lim             422
HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTOR

Wendy Lund          700  *
Jennifer Savage     570

In addition, the following members have been elected as Shop Stewards for a 2 (two) year term:

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UNION DUES DEDUCTIONS - HOW THEY WORK

December 24, 2009
Our Constitution (Articles 7.06 and 7.07) sets out monthly dues for all members and/or employees.  The only difference between part-time, full-time, and temporary employees is in determining whether dues will be collectible for any given month.

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Hey Harper - Hands off my post office! (Help stop Bill C 44.)


Bill C 44 was introduced by the Harper government last June.  This bill will remove international mail from Canada Post's exclusive privilege to handle letters.  Our jobs and relevance to the Canadian public both depend on the exclusive privilege and C 44 will significantly weaken it.  We must do all we can to stop this bill from passing.

What you can do:

  • Educate yourself.  Start with a visit to our National web site.  The actual bill can be found HERE.  A Google search will also help.
  • Contact Rob Merrifield, minister responsible for Canada Post, requesting that the government consult with the public on the Canadian Postal Service Charter.  (Contact info is available HERE, and remember you can mail him postage free.)
  • Download, print and sign CUPW's letter, (available HERE), and mail it postage free to your member of parliment.  If you are not sure who your MP is, you can find out by clicking HERE and using your postal code.
 
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