Canada Post Corporation

Bargaining INFO - July 16, 2004

Employer's position includes rollbacks!

The first negotiation sessions with Canada Post were held from July 14 th to July 16 th , 2004. On the second and third day, the parties exchanged bargaining proposals, provided brief explanations and answered some questions regarding their respective proposals. Finally, the parties started to address “administrative” and/or “housekeeping” issues.

On first read, it looks like the employer is going after our fundamental union principles. Further analysis is of course necessary. However, it is clear the employer's position includes the following rollbacks:

•  The elimination of accumulation of severance pay for our members;

•  Amendments to the current language to allow the use of Canada Post employees outside our bargaining unit to fill vacancies of less than three (3) months;

•  The hiring of Co-Op students for a duration of four (4) months which would reduce opportunities for our members;

•  Amendments that would allow for the appointment of surplus members who have been in the same assignment for over two (2) years;

•  Mandatory Direct Deposit;

•  Reducing their costs and our benefits of the Extended Health Care and Dental Plans.

More information will be provided following further analysis of the employer's proposals.

We have scheduled additional dates as follows:

•  July 26, 27 and 28 th , 2004

•  August 16 th to September 3 rd , 2004

•  September 7 th to September 17 th , 2004

•  September 27 th to October 1 st , 2004

Your team appreciates your support of negotiations.   Continue to stay informed via the UPCE and PSAC websites, as more information will be posted as bargaining continues.

In Solidarity,

Your PSAC/UPCE Bargaining Team