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The Regina Local of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers
was originally certified on September 23 rd 1965. We now represent
approximately 410 postal workers in Regina
and area; full-time, part-time, and temporary. Our members work for
Canada Post in a variety of classifications and on different shifts. We
represent Mail Service Couriers, Letter Carriers, Postal Clerks in mail
processing, revenue verification and retail, Rural and Suburban Mail
Carriers, Mail Handlers, Despatchers, and
Maintenance workers in mechanized equipment and vehicle mechanics,
electronics and store supplies.
There are two bargaining units and two collective
agreements with Canada Post to administer, both signed in 2003. There is
the Urban Postal Operations collective agreement and the Rural and
Suburban Mail Carrier's collective agreement. The Local has 43 shop
stewards and 8 local executive committee members. We have 12 members
trained through the United Way
to act as union councillors (Social Stewards)
for members needing confidential referral assistance on matters such as
gambling, alcoholism, drug dependence, and family and marital problems.
The Local's President and Secretary Treasurer are both part-time
officers.
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