My father used to say there are three kinds of people in the world. Those who watch the parade, those who join in the parade and those who don't even know a parade is on. I am shocked to hear that workers on the floor have no idea what the issues are on the table involved in the up coming strike vote. I am not surprised in the least to find out the issues on the table are very serious.
However, when the members are told the Union recommends something, that really doesn't tell them anything because some do and some don't have confidence in what the Union has to say. When the members see pictures or video clips of people running around with signs that say Solidarity, that really does nothing to tell them just what issues are really on the table and how serious the situation really is. How about some signs that say Job Security, Protecting Pensions or Protecting the Future Generation.
Let's mention the word Winnipeg. Most Postal Workers in Canada have heard that the new route measurement implementation in Winnipeg have been a disaster. Most realize that when those changes come to their work floor, they're screwed.
Many have heard that when they tried to implement the same thing in Moncton that they did in Winnipeg, it was also disastrous but the Union won an arbitration that throws out the new restructuring of letter carrier walks that led to the problems there. Unfortunately as we all know the Corporation will just create another new way that will need to be addressed in the courts. The problem is the screwy way these new line of travel machines work and the insane way they demand the work be done to utilize those new machines. There has to be another way.
So when thinking about the up coming Strike Vote and what issues are on the table, let's think about Winnipeg and Moncton then read the fine print in the Corporation's global offer. Winnipeg was a disaster. Moncton was a disaster. Moncton won an arbitration throwing out their new way of restructuring routes. Ya think maybe the Corporation wants to change a few key words to prevent a court from stopping them from implementing their insane route measurement system and wrecking havoc on the work floor for generations to come?
CPC wants the ability to impose an interim standard when there is no agreement between the parties. The ability to impose an interim standard. When we have seen what they did to Winnipeg and Moncton that is a very scary thing indeed. The Corporation should not be able to randomly and arbitrarily throw our the Route Measurement system and create whatever they want whenever they want. That demand is absolutely insane.
CPC is attempting to impose a multiple bundle delivery method. Notice they said impose and notice they said multiple bundle delivery method. They didn't just say two pull method which is bad enough they said impose a multiple bundle delivery system which means not only are you juggling your flats and letters separately, but each individual flyer that they aren't letting you stuff or run in to your case. It gets worse.
The turn around mail that doesn't get sorted by the new machines in time. You have to manually sort that into the case you share with other routes and carry that separately was well. God help you if you dare run your line of travel mail into the case with your turn around mail. If you do that or criss cross a street you will be fired. That is insane. They won't even let carriers help with efficient ideas on how to make their stupid machines work. They are determined to force a multiple bundle of insanity upon us.
Don't forget Moya Greene's STD's that are still lingering after her departure. She did away with sick time and implemented the Short Term Disability program where you go on EI if you're sick and you can't accumulate sick leave credits. She stole PSAC's sick leave as well as managements. If CUPW keeps their sick leave managers will get theirs back. Don't you think the managers are now cheering on the bargaining unit hoping they keep their sick leave so they can get their back? Beware of Moya Greene's STDs.
Pensions. Changing the formula for pensions is serious. Time in plus years of service used to equal 85. They want to change that. They also want to reduce wages, job security and pensions for new employees. Don't sell out the future generations just because you want to make a quick buck before you retire. This is all about protecting jobs for our children and the next generation. That is what this is all about.
I encourage everyone to find out what the issues are because as we all know, this is important. Lead, follow or get out of the way.
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