ANNUAL SHIFT BID INFORMATION

ANNUAL SHIFT BID CONSULTATION

On October 28th, 2009 Union executive members (Bev Ray-President, Raj Sharma-Vice President, and Laure Lucyk-Chief Steward – Bulk) were joined by shop stewards and members from sections at the EMPP and City Finals to discuss the proposals by Canada Post Corporation for the Annual Shift Bid. We were first informed that there would be no changes to City Finals. However, the day before our consultations we were made aware of changes to Depot 6 , Depot 9. Then in consultation the zone manager for Depot 4 informed us that they will also be changing Depot 4(Move to the EMPP).
The Union opposed:
- Move of Shift 3 City Finals Depot 11 (boxes) to Shift 1.
- Change in F/T start times Depot 6 City Finals to start @ 22:00 leaving the individual working alone;
- Change in P/T start time Depot 6 City Finals staggered start times 23:00, 01:00 and 02:00. Concerns access to public transportation & walking alone to work from bus stop @ WEM.
- Additional “U” day for P/T Depot 9 City Finals not realistic; causes overburdening; and inability to complete scheduled duties if request to come in by CPC is declined by P/T. Also reduction in current scheduled hours.
- Loss of 8 F/T positions in Premium shift 1 (moved to Parcels Shift 1, 2 and 3).
The union representatives expressed satisfaction with some changes to scheduled hours in specific sections, and status quo for some sections. However, there are still outstanding issues that were raised about staffing in certain sections, scheduled hours of work and RDO’s, as well as covering TSOS assignments.
Canada Post has agreed to consult again on Wednesday November 4th, 2009 to try to resolve the outstanding issues.
We will be attempting to resolve the issues on the proposed changes to Premium shift 1; Parcels Shift 1, 2 and 3; Dock Shift 3, City Finals-Depot 4, 6, 9 and 11(boxes).
The Good News is that Canada Post Corporation has confirmed that there will be an increase in the number of permanent P/T positions at the EMPP with the addition of 16 new positions! .
In Solidarity,
Bev Ray, President October 29th, 2009