Canada Post Bargaining: The team has taken it as far as we could - so now it’s up to you
Published by Patrick September 2nd, 2008 in Bargaining, Canada Post / Purolator Tags: Bargaining, Canada Post / Purolator, upce.Dear member,
We are committed to bargaining fairly and getting you the best deal that we can possibly achieve. To that end, the union tabled a comprehensive offer to settle on August 21, 2008. The employer then responded to us on August 27, 2008.
In tabling their response, CPC took an all or nothing approach. In fact they wrote: “no single item or group of items may be considered separately from the rest.” In other words, a package deal, take it or leave it.
Your team was clear - this offer is unacceptable. Despite our best efforts to take a reasonable approach to bargaining, it is further evidence that our proposals were not being taken seriously and, more importantly, that there was no recognition or respect shown for the contributions that you have made over the years.
The team has taken it as far as we could – so now it’s up to you.
Visit the national website for a detailed summary of the most recent offers tabled by your union and by the employer. The table reflects the parties’ positions as of August 29, 2008 and is organized by theme.
You are encouraged to review it and to compare for yourself.
Requesting a strike mandate is serious business. But so is getting a decent collective agreement. Obviously we want to settle with the employer – but not at any cost.
Your employer needs to know what you think of their offer and we need to show Canada Post that we are willing to take action to defend our fundamental right to a fair workplace and to workplace respect.
Over the coming weeks, representatives from your bargaining team will be attending local strike vote meetings and will be available to answer your questions.
In solidarity,
Your bargaining team