Picket line protocol between PSAC/UPCE and CUPW
Please read the attached picket line protocol in case of a work stoppage at Canada Post.
UPCE SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Raphael, recipient of the 2024 UPCE scholarship.
Thank you to all the participants.
Canada Industrial Relations Board dismisses PSAC’s complaint
Late last week, the Canada Industrial Relations Board dismissed PSAC’s bad faith bargaining complaint against Canada Post regarding changes to its Hybrid Workplace Practice.
The Board dismissed the claim without holding a hearing, stating that the reasons for its decision will be provided later. However, it did not explain why the claim was dismissed or why a hearing was not held. Once the full written decision is received, PSAC will assess further options and next steps.
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PSAC files bad faith bargaining complaint as Canada Post unilaterally changes Hybrid Workplace policy
After the employer made unilateral changes to their Hybrid Workplace Practice, changing the rules around workers’ ability to work remotely, PSAC will be filing a bad faith bargaining complaint on behalf of over 1,500 PSAC members at Canada Post currently negotiating a new collective agreement.
On July 19, 2024, Canada Post management informed union members that changes were being made to the employer’s hybrid workplace model. Starting October 15, all employees will be required to work from their official work location at least two days per week.
By unilaterally...
Reimagining the Hybrid Workplace
Reimagining the Hybrid Workplace - Hybrid By Design
… Or when someone at Canada Post had an idea before finishing their first cup of coffee!
On July 18th, UPCE was informed during a National Consultation of a change to the Canada Post Hybrid workplace policy. This announcement was not a big surprise for the Union, but the consultative process, or lack thereof, prevented the Union from raising concerns in advance and from properly discussing the needs of our members. It was clearly stated that the decision was already made for a 2-day return to the office on October 15th, 2024, for non-ops employees.
Many questions remained unanswered and the rationale for the change was not supported by any data or analysis, but solely on what Canada Post thinks is best for you and for the company.
Here are some examples:
UPCE 2024 Scholarship program
The Union of Postal Communications Employees is pleased to offer the 2024 scholarship for UPCE members and their children. This is in addition to any existing Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) scholarships that may be available.
The $2,000 UPCE Scholarship is available to all UPCE members in good standing at the time of application (and their children), who are enrolled at a post-secondary institution.
Program Guidelines
UPCE will accept submissions by email until September 30, 2024, at 23:59 Eastern Time (ET). The recipient(s) should receive notification of the award no later than October 11, 2024.
A $2,000 scholarship will be available to a member (or a child of a member) enrolled in a full-time program. A member (or their child) enrolled in a part-time program will only be entitled to half of the scholarship ($1,000). In a case like this, the second half of the scholarship ($1,000) will be disbursed to the second-place applicant.
