Negotiations are in progress with Canada Post.
UPCE Scholarship Program
The Union of Postal Communications Employees “UPCE” has created its own scholarship program for UPCE members in good standing and their children.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED UNTIL JULY 31, 2017.
The official announcement letter and application form can be downloaded from the link below
Bill C-27
C-27 was introduced without notice or consultation with Canadians, pensioners, or unions and proposes measures that directly contradict election promises to improve retirement security for Canadians. If enacted, it will have negative implications for private and public-sector DB plans in every jurisdiction in Canada.
UPCE President speaks to Parliamentary committee
UPCE President speaks to Parliamentary committee about Task Force on Canada Post
The following has been posted on the national website and social media:
http://psacunion.ca/upce-president-speaks-parliamentary-committee
Making the case for postal banking in Canada
A new CCPA study finds that the traditional financial banking sector is not meeting the needs of all Canadians. According to the study there are many Canadians in large regions of the country not served by banking institutions, and an estimated 3% to 15% of Canadians do not have a bank account.
Pay Equity at Canada Post
Anyone who knows of former employees who may not have contacted Canada Post yet should encourage them to do so at payequity@canadapost.ca, particularly if their address or name has changed since they were employed by the Corporation.