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After more than seven months of difficult and frustrating negotiations, UNI Post & Logistics Canadian affiliate, CUPW, has initiated strike activity. Members of the Winnipeg local will be the first postal workers to legally strike in more than thirteen years.



The purpose of the strike is to encourage Canada Post management to return to the bargaining table with a proposal that meets the needs of current and future postal workers. 



The Union entered into these negotiations determined to address many workplace problems, such as excessive workload, inadequate staffing, and the constant harassment of workers when they are sick or injured. They also came with proposals to address the problems resulting from the introduction of the new equipment and sequencing of mail as part of CPC's $2 billion Modern Post program. Examples of the union's proposals include greater rotation of duties, ergonomic studies, proper time values and the implementation of a one bundle delivery method for points of call other than centralize delivery and stop and go.



CUPW had submitted a final offer to reach an agreement without a strike or lockout. There were several important amendments and clarifications to our positions. The entire offer can be viewed online at www.cupw.ca



UNI has sent a message to the President of Canada Post which is attached and will keep affiliates informed on the strike and urges solidarity messages be sent to the Canadian colleagues who are faced with a serious strike action to defend their conditions of employment. Follow these web links see how you can support the workers;



Five ways to support CUPW members on strike



http://www.cupw.ca/index.cfm/ci_id/13016/la_id/1.htm



Cinq façons d’appuyer les membres du STTP en grève



http://www.sttp.ca/index.cfm/ci_id/13016/la_id/2.htm