In her June 11, 2020 decision, Arbitrator MacPherson rejected the Union’s proposal to reduce the number of pay increment levels and raise minimum wage levels for employees hired on or after February 1st, 2013. However, her decision is imposing a change to the urban collective agreement that deserves particular attention.  HOURLY RATE OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES  Read more about URBAN UNIT WAGE SCALE FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES[…]

On May 6, CUPW and Canada Post presented their respective oral arguments to Arbitrator Elizabeth MacPherson. The arbitration is finally complete and now we have to wait for the decision.   Written Arguments Both parties submitted lengthy and detailed written arguments to the Arbitrator on April 29. Your negotiating committee and legal counsel had 6 Read more about Arbitration Finished![…]

Late yesterday afternoon, Canada Post counsel notified the Arbitrator and our counsel that they would not cross examine either Cathy Kennedy or Sylvain Lapointe. They also stated that they would have no sur reply evidence. This was confirmed via video conference this morning. The evidence portion of the arbitration is now complete.   Argument Phase Read more about ARBITRATION: EVIDENCE COMPLETE[…]