Hatred and disinformation do not build workers’ power or solidarity. When cyberbullies attack, using vile and hateful words against others; when social media feeds are used to label, accuse, and detract from the real issues; when desktop warriors spend hours trolling online but will not spend an ounce of energy building positive workplaces and communities; Read more about CYBERBULLYING IS NOT SOLIDARITY[…]
Local Executives and shop stewards are the backbone of our Union, and these folks don’t always get the recognition they deserve. Recently, I had the honour of moving motions at the National Executive Board to give life-time memberships to two retired members of the Pacific Region, acknowledging their tireless work on behalf of the CUPW Read more about A Big Thank you![…]
The Arbitrator’s decision contained some improvements to address the issue of overtime on letter carrier routes. She did not accept all of our proposals to allow letter carriers more options to reduce the overtime on their routes. Compulsory Overtime The parties had agreed to suspend clause 15.14 – Compulsory overtime on other routes. The issue Read more about URBAN LETTER CARRIER OVERTIME[…]