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!
Good day,
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.
Bargaining with Canada Post
We are commencing the bargaining process with Canada Post. This is a critical step towards achieving a fair and beneficial agreement. Your support and input are invaluable as we navigate through these negotiations to secure a favorable outcome.
Please visit this site regularly to see updates.
Purolator Bargaining Update
Purolator Bargaining Update
February 22, 2024
We are pleased to report that last Friday afternoon, February 16, the parties were able to reach a tentative deal that is retroactive to the expiry of the previous Collective Agreement.
While we cannot release the details of the tentative deal at this time, we can say that the bargaining team will be unanimously recommending the deal.
We are in the process of securing meeting rooms and locations for ratification meetings. Members of the bargaining unit will be advised as soon as details are confirmed.
Canada Post bargaining: Tell us how to improve you next contract
Bargaining Input Call
In preparation for this round of bargaining, PSAC has adopted a framework for receipt of bargaining input, with the goal of improving the focus of bargaining, streamlining the process, improving responsiveness to workplace issues and increasing our successes.
Using an online form and a database to input bargaining demands should help to prevent duplication in the input and forwarding of demands. It will also simplify the process of drafting and revising reports for the bargaining conference.
Purolator Bargaining Update
We met with the Company in Vancouver December 5-7 to discuss all outstanding items. We were hopeful we would be able to reach an agreement before the end of the year but due to the number of outstanding items we were unable to do so. The interim survey of the membership and the monetary priorities as suggested by you helped guide our discussions for this session in particular. While we agreed to a number of language changes the main focus but negotiations for this session were primarily focused on monetary discussions.
