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December 2012
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National President
Leslie A. Schous
National Vice President Dwayne Jones
National Vice President
Pierre Charbonneau
National Secretary‐Treasurer Daniel L. Maheux
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2012 JUST FOR YOU
Photos and info on centre page.
New National Vice President Please see page 6
CPAA Union Representatives / Représentants syndicaux de l'ACMPA281 Queen Mary, Ottawa, Ontario K1K 1X1 [email protected]
Name and address / Nom et adresse Email / Courriel Tel. No. / n° de tél.Fax Off.-bureau Home-rés.
Mrs. Leslie A. Schous Nat. Pres. / Prés. Nat. [email protected] 613-745-5559 613-745-2095 613-747-6131Mr. Dwayne Jones Nat. Vice Pres. / Vice-prés. Nat. [email protected] 613-745-5559 613-745-2095 M. Pierre Charbonneau Nat. Vice Pres. / Vice-prés. Nat. [email protected] 613-745-5559 613-745-2095 819-772-2430Mr. Daniel L. Maheux Nat. Sec.-Treas. / Sec.-Trés. Nat. [email protected] 613-745-5559 613-745-2095
Newfoundland and Labrador / Terre-Neuve et LabradorMrs. Louise Ade, Pres., 322 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay S. A1X 7A3 (Goulds) [email protected] 709-834-1536 709-364-6888 709-834-4289Ms. Kimberly V. Hunt, Vice Pres., 20 Dawes Place, Conception Bay S. A1X 6Z7 (Hr Main) [email protected] 709-744-2546 709-229-6279 709-744-1945Ms. Joan Murphy, Sec.-Treas., 29 Joshwill Cres, Conception Bay S. A1X 7E2 (Foxtrap) [email protected] 709-834-0916 709-834-1106 709-834-4176Mrs. Shari Porter, Dir., Box 104, Brigus A0A 1K0 [email protected] 709-528-3190 709-528-4795Mrs. Jackie Buckle, Dir., 9 Ric-Car Dr., CBS A1X 7X2 (Clarke's Beach) [email protected] 709-786-3662 709-834-6011Mrs. Donna Gibson, Dir., PO Box 272, Coleys Point South A0A 1X0 (Cupids) [email protected] 709-528-3320 709-786-4388
Maritime / MaritimesMrs. Karen E. MacDonald, Pres., 247 Walker, Summerside C1N 5S6 (Borden-Car.) [email protected] 902-436-0464 902-855-2400 902-888-2178Ms. Catherine B. Léger, Vice Pres., 123 Coates Mills S Rd, Ste-Marie-De-Kent E4S 1P2 [email protected] 506-955-8193 506-955-3214 506-955-3296Mrs. Louise Harris, Sec.-Treas., 971 Bradley Street, Wilmot B0P 1W0 (Kingston) [email protected] 902-242-2622 902-765-2435 902-765-2371Mrs. Tonya M. Dort, Dir., 54 Sanctuary Drive, Debert B0M 1G0 (Brookfield) [email protected] 902-662-3542 902-673-2034 902-662-3539Ms. Cheryl MacKenzie, Dir., 1487 Route 7, Welsford E5K 3Y5 (Grand Bay) [email protected] 506-486-4868 506-738-2613 506-486-2975Mme Nathalie Raymond, Dir., 5148 Route 134, Allardville E8L 1B8 [email protected] 506-583-0053 506-725-2003 506-725-9199
QuébecMme Jacinthe Turcotte, Prés., 40 rang de la Rivière, Maddington Falls G0Z 1C0 (St-Cyrill.) [email protected] 819-367-2441 819-397-2319 819-367-2081Mme Susan Morissette, Vice-prés., 499 8e Rue est, La Guadeloupe G0M 1G0 (St-Honoré) [email protected] 418-459-3665 418-485-6355 418-459-6367M. Jacques Vézina, Sec.-Trés., 814 François Rabelais, Neuville G0A 2R0 [email protected] 418-876-2738 418-876-2084 418-876-2435Mme Chantal Guillemette, Dir., 69 Ross, Victoriaville G6P 0B3 (St Célest.) [email protected] 819-758-1067 819-229-3333 819-758-4415Mme Odette Desgagnés, Dir., 572 ch. du Quai, St-Joseph de la Rive G0A 3Y0 (Les Éboul.) [email protected] 418-635-1586 418-635-1180 418-635-2505M. Steeven Roy, Dir., 124 Rolland, St-Henri G0R 3E0 (St Henri .) [email protected] 418-882-3600 418-882-2414 418-882-3600
OntarioMrs. Brenda McAuley, Pres., 2004 Sagebrush Place, Sudbury P3A 4X7 (Falconbridge) [email protected] 705-521-1888 705-521-1117 705-521-1117Mrs. Sandra L. Wilson, Vice Pres., 57 Pottinger Street, Lindsay K9V 3X9 (Haliburton) [email protected] 705-878-0384 705-878-8306 705-878-8306Mrs. Earlene R. Simpson, Sec.-Treas., PO Box 274, Port Carling P0B 1J0 (Bala) [email protected] 705-765-3358 705-762-5412 705-765-0643Mme Rita Chartrand, Dir., 2 Pioneer Street W Box 203, Markstay P0M 2G0 [email protected] 705-853-1210 705-853-4356 705-853-1209Mrs. Connie A. Kelloway, Dir., 132 Queen St., Angus L0M 1B0 [email protected] 705-424-7377 705-424-5653 705-424-1107Mrs. Debra Barnes, Dir., Box 607, Waubaushene L0K 2C0 (Hillsdale) [email protected] 705-510-0100 705-835-0734 705-510-0071
ManitobaMrs. Julie Hughes, Pres., Box 11, Group 4, RR 1, Anola R0E 0A0 (Beausejour) [email protected] 204-866-4822 204-268-2731 204-866-3217Mr. Raymond Bonk, Vice Pres., PO Box 236, Rapid City R0K 1W0 [email protected] 204-826-2539 204-826-2723 204-826-2411Mrs. Hope M. Toporowski, Sec.-Treas., PO Box 66, Fork River R0L 0V0 [email protected] 204-657-2362 204-657-2453 204-657-2337Ms. Charlotte Vennard, Dir., PO Box 303, Holland R0G 0X0 (Carberry) [email protected] 204-526-2412 204-834-3234 204-526-2412Mr. Jacques J. Trudeau, Dir., Box 760, Ile des Chênes R0A 0T0 [email protected] 204-878-9998 204-878-2036 204-878-9998Mrs. Janet Johnson, Dir., Box 307, Anola R0E 0A0 (East Selkirk) [email protected] 204-866-2436 204-482-1237 204-866-2436
SaskatchewanMrs. Sue A. Verhelst, Pres., PO Box 828, Radville S0C 2G0 (Milestone) [email protected] 306-869-2527 306-436-2225 306-869-2294Mrs. Janice Colliness, Vice Pres., PO Box 55, Kincaid S0H 2J0 (Glenbain) [email protected] 306-264-3869 306-264-3889 306-264-3868Mrs. Lori M. Kachmarski, Sec.-Treas., PO Box 88, Brock S0L 0H0 [email protected] 306-379-4302 306-379-2040 306-379-4302Mrs. Yolanda Hachkewich, Dir., PO Box 462, Punnichy S0A 3C0 [email protected] 306-746-9001 306-835-2517 306-746-5840Mrs. Shelly Krahenbil, Dir., P.O. Box 85, Lemberg S0A 2B0 [email protected] 306-335-9001 306-335-2214 306-335-9000Mrs. Sandy Racicot, Dir., PO Box 731, Battleford S0M 0E0 [email protected] 306-937-7557 306-937-3434 306-937-7557
Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut / Alberta, Territoires du Nord-Ouest et NunavutMrs. Denice A. Pharis, Pres., PO Box 439, Thorsby T0C 2P0 [email protected] 780-789-4131 780-789-3600 780-789-3132Mrs. Xan Moffatt-Toews, Vice Pres., PO BOX 2368, Fairview T0H 1L0 [email protected] 780-835-2157 780-835-2855 780-835-2147Mr. Gerry Henry, Sec.-Treas., General Delivery, Del Bonita T0K 0S0 (Warner) [email protected] 403-758-6329 403-642-3992 403-758-6497Mrs. Phyllis Tuttle, Dir., PO Box 657, Evansburg T0E 0T0 [email protected] 780-727-4587 780-727-4404 780-727-2056Mrs. Linden Wentzloff, Dir., 85 Grotto Way, Canmore T1W 1J8 [email protected] 403-678-2108 403-678-4377 403-678-2108 * *
British Columbia and Yukon / Colombie-Britannique et YukonMrs. Barbara J. Lincoln, Pres., 7519 Sechelt Inlet Road, Sechelt V0N 3A4 [email protected] 604-885-6075 604-885-2411 604-885-6006Mrs. Carolyn Elliott, Vice Pres., 3711 Bosun Way RR 2, Pender Island V0N 2M2 [email protected] 250-629-3134 250-629-3222 250-629-3133Mrs. Susan Argotoff, Sec.-Treas., 3955 Konkin Rd., Crescent Valley V0G 1H1 [email protected] 250-359-7544 250-359-7788 250-359-7523Mrs. Leslie O. Ainslie, Dir., 100-5460 Clements Cres., Peachland V0H 1X5 [email protected] 250-767-9008 250-767-2251 250-767-2979Mrs. Eva Heide, Dir., 304 - 7592 Vedder Rd, Sardis V2R 1C0 [email protected] 604-792-1478 604-858-6511 604-792-2031Ms. Renate Kviet, Dir., PO Box 38, Surge Narrows V0P 1W0 [email protected] 250-203-4703 250-203-4703
2012-11-06/cl ** vacant position / poste vacant
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National President’s Message Autumn is upon us and soon winter will be sending forth its frosty breath. It would appear, from a National perspective that Canada Post Corporation has been breathing down on us with that frosty breath for some time now. We hear, and acknowledge, CPC’s concerns regarding the drop in mail volumes while continuing to see rising costs. We are also hearing of CPC’s plans to proceed with Saturday closures even to the point that they are ignoring the wishes of the community. Massive hour reductions are proposed and implemented, regardless of the merits of the Post Office or the needs of the community. The latest move to annihilate the hours worked by employees is to try to reduce the hours in our Group Post Offices. CPAA’s position has been, and remains, that Article 20 of the CPC‐CPAA Collective Agreement dictates the minimum number of hours of service for a Group Post Office. A National grievance has been filed and heard regarding Article 20. This grievance will be moved to arbitration as expeditiously as possible to ensure that the intent of the Collective Agreement is maintained and respected. The Branches are also fighting these reductions and Saturday closures, utilizing the tools the Political Action Committee has put together to fight this erosion of postal services. We know the times are changing and that we must change with the times, but those changes must ensure that rural Canadians will be included in CPC’s motto: “From anywhere... to anyone.” Speaking of changes, we too have seen a change at National with the resignation of Shirley L. Dressler from her position of National Vice President (English language) effective September 28, 2012. We wish her the best in all her future endeavours. In closing, we know a very busy time of the year is closing in on us very quickly. In the midst of the hustle and bustle, try to find time to enjoy the special spirit of this holiday season and enjoy memorable times with your family and friends.
Leslie A. Schous
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American Income Life (AIL) Insurance by Daniel L. Maheux CPAA is proud to sponsor once again the benefits offered by the American Income Life (AIL) company. AIL offers to all members of CPAA free accidental death and dismemberment benefit. Please note that the coverage for the accidental death and dismemberment benefit will increase to $4,000 as of January 1, 2013, previously it was $3,500. It is important to remember that you have ABSOLUTELY NO OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE ANY ADDITIONAL INSURANCE. We have been assured that the company’s sales representatives will conduct their visit in a professional manner. Should you have any problems or concerns, do not hesitate to contact CPAA’s National Office. Please provide us with as many details as possible so that we may contact the person responsible for this file at AIL. Note that ALL members are entitled to have this coverage, including Terms and retirees. Finally, to illustrate the direct benefit of this free insurance to CPAA members, a total of $187,000 was paid out in claims.
Christmas Greetings
Wishing you all the joys of the holiday season: the warmth of home, the love of family,
and the laughter of good.
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Labour Relations by Daniel L. Maheux In the December 2010 issue of The Canadian Postmaster magazine, President Schous wrote on some of the initiatives undertaken by the National Office and the Branches of CPAA to streamline and fast‐track the processing of grievances and arbitrations. To recap President Schous’ article, the initiatives included expedited arbitration and pre‐arbitration discussions at the National and Branch levels. While Branches have yet to schedule expedited arbitrations, I am pleased to report huge improvements. As of writing this article, CPAA had 381 opened grievances. Since January 2012, the Branches and the National Office resolved 204 grievance files. Another 54 grievances have been scheduled for arbitration and of these, 30 have been heard by arbitrators. In addition, four (4) grievance files scheduled for arbitration were postponed (against CPAA’s protest), as a result of the Corporation not ensuring the availability of witnesses or disclosing evidence in a timely manner. In fact, since CPAA received six (6) such requests for postponement for the same reasons since July 2012, we filed a new National grievance against the Corporation for delaying the processing of arbitrations. Members need to know that the sum total of arbitrations scheduled from January 2012 to July 2013 (more dates will be added according to arbitrators and legal counsels’ availabilities), exceeds the sum total of arbitrations scheduled in the previous five (5) years. Your Branch and National Officers are hard at work to safeguard your rights and entitlements under the Collective Agreement, the Canada Labour Code and the Human Rights Act.
New National Vice President
by Leslie A. Schous
We are pleased to announce that Dwayne Jones, formerly the President of the Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Branch of CPAA, has been appointed to the position of National Vice President (English language). This appointment is effective October 29, 2012.
We welcome Dwayne to the National Office and look forward to working with him in the future.
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Leasing Allowance
by Leslie A. Schous As per Article 43 of the CPC‐CPAA Collective Agreement, there are provisions for the CPAA National Office to pursue an increase to your leasing allowance. In order to do this, please write a letter to the CPAA National Office identifying your need to have the leasing allowance increased. You will need to provide written documentation to justify this request. It should include information such as the electrical and heating costs for the past year. We would greatly appreciate if you could provide us with the average monthly cost as leasing allowance is paid monthly. This would simplify the process for calculating the increase. Any other expenses, in addition to those mentioned above, should be provided with supporting documentation. If you have a rental agreement with an individual in the community, the village council or even another business, we need a copy of the agreement to show the difference between what you are receiving as your leasing allowance and what it costs you to provide the premises. Once we obtain this information, a letter will be sent to CPC requesting formal consultation. A copy of this letter will be sent to you as well as to your Branch President. Consultations are usually held on the last Tuesday of the month where we will present your information and explain the rationale for this request. Upon receipt of a response from CPC, we will advise you of the outcome. The key to being successful in this endeavour is to have as much data and information as possible to assist us in justifying our request to have your leasing allowance increased.
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Article 59 / Appendix “E” JOB EVALUATION
by Pierre Charbonneau
The National Job Evaluation Committee – Re‐Evaluation receives more requests than before. As such, we wish to inform you of the importance of the following:
• the rules to be followed; • the impacts on salaries.
What are the rules to be followed? The Clause 59.02 b) states: “The Corporation and the Association agree that a re‐evaluation of any current position shall be done in accordance with the Job Evaluation Plan.” Appendix “E” states: “Jobs/positions will be evaluated only in the following cases:
(i) Organizational changes such as restructuring (ii) Increase or decrease in operations, points of call, authorized allowance, or employees
supervised (iii) Changes to key evaluation factors
Such process can be initiated by employees, CPAA and the Corporation.” When a request for re‐evaluation is initiated:
1. The Corporation will send you the questionnaire to be completed. 2. The questionnaire will need to be completed by you and your manager. At this point, we
strongly suggest you involve a union representative from your Branch. 3. Once completed, the questionnaire will be sent to the Corporation’s National Office. 4. The Corporation and CPAA meet once a month to re‐evaluate the questionnaires that have
been received since the last meeting. The outcome of this re‐evaluation will be communicated to you and the date of the meeting will officially become the effective date of the increase or decrease of the classification level of the position as determined during that meeting.
Salary implications: When a position is re‐evaluated to a lower classification level, please refer to Clause 59.03 b): “…the incumbent of this position will be entitled to the provisions of Clause 35.10.” (Salary Protection). When a position is re‐evaluated to a higher classification level, Clause 59.03 a): the incumbent of this position will be paid according to the applicable salary rate provided for Appendix “A” on the re‐evaluation date.
RATES OF PAY FOR ACTING ASSIGNMENT Eff.: Jan. 1, 2013
Appendix “A”Level 1 ACTING IN:
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6B Level 6A
18.68 20.10 21.01 21.91 22.78 24.01 24.85
19.13 20.10 21.01 21.91 22.78 24.01 24.8519.13 20.10 21.01 21.91 22.78 24.01 24.85
19.64 20.10 21.01 21.91 22.78 24.01 24.85
20.56 21.06 21.01 21.91 22.78 24.01 24.85
21.52 22.97 22.89 22.70 22.78 24.01 24.85
22.60 24.04 23.88 23.48 23.56 24.01 24.85
Level 2 ACTING IN:Level 2 ACTING IN:
Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6B Level 6A
20.10 21.01 21.91 22.78 24.01 24.85
20.56 21.01 21.91 22.78 24.01 24.85
21.06 21.95 21.91 22.78 24.01 24.85
21 97 22 89 23 48 22 78 24 01 24 8521.97 22.89 23.48 22.78 24.01 24.85
22.97 23.88 24.27 24.35 24.01 24.85
24.04 24.99 25.05 25.13 24.80 24.85
Level 3 ACTING IN:
Level 4 Level 5 Level 6B Level 6A
21 01 21 91 22 78 24 01 24 85
MINIMUM INCREASE
(2013/01/01)
Level 2 0.46
Level 3 0.45
L l 4 0 7821.01 21.91 22.78 24.01 24.85
21.46 22.70 22.78 24.01 24.85
21.95 23.48 22.78 24.01 24.85
22.89 24.27 23.56 24.01 24.85
23.88 25.05 25.13 24.80 24.85
24 99 25 84 26 06 26 35 25 67
Level 4 0.78
Level 5 0.64
Level 6B 0.64
Level 6A 0.67
24.99 25.84 26.06 26.35 25.67
Level 4 ACTING IN: Level 5 ACTING IN: Level 6B ACTING IN:
Level 5 Level 6B Level 6A Level 6B Level 6A Level 6A
21.91 22.78 24.01 24.85 22.78 24.01 24.85 24.01 24.85
22.70 23.56 24.01 24.85 23.56 24.80 24.85 24.80 25.67
23 48 24 35 24 80 24 85 24 35 25 57 25 67 25 57 26 4723.48 24.35 24.80 24.85 24.35 25.57 25.67 25.57 26.47
24.27 25.13 25.57 25.67 25.13 26.35 26.47 26.35 27.29
25.05 26.06 26.35 26.47 26.06 26.99 27.29 26.99 27.96
25.84 26.70 26.99 27.29 26.70 27.93 27.96 27.93 28.92
RATES OF PAY FOR ACTING ASSIGNMENT Eff.: Jan. 1, 2013 Appendix “A” + 1%
Effective Dec. 31, 2009, the rate of pay ofemployees who were on strength asindeterminate employees on Dec. 31, 2005, andhave completed twenty-eight (28) years ofindeterminate service shall be increased by one
Level 1 ACTING IN:
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6B Level 6A
18.87 20.30 21.22 22.13 23.01 24.25 25.10
19.32 20.30 21.22 22.13 23.01 24.25 25.10percent (1%).
Notwithstanding the above, employees who areentitled to full severance by virtue of completingtwenty-eight (28) years of service as of Dec. 31,2005, shall not be eligible for the one percent(1%) increase.
19.32 20.30 21.22 22.13 23.01 24.25 25.10
19.84 20.77 21.22 22.13 23.01 24.25 25.10
20.77 21.27 21.22 22.13 23.01 24.25 25.10
21.74 23.20 23.12 22.93 23.01 24.25 25.10
22.83 24.28 24.12 23.71 23.80 24.25 25.10
Level 2 ACTING IN:Level 2 ACTING IN:
Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6B Level 6A
20.30 21.22 22.13 23.01 24.25 25.10
20.77 21.22 22.13 23.01 24.25 25.10
21.27 22.17 22.13 23.01 24.25 25.10
22 19 23 12 23 71 23 01 24 25 25 1022.19 23.12 23.71 23.01 24.25 25.10
23.20 24.12 24.51 24.59 24.25 25.10
24.28 25.24 25.30 25.38 25.05 25.10
Level 3 ACTING IN:
Level 4 Level 5 Level 6B Level 6A
21 22 22 13 23 01 24 25 25 10
MINIMUM INCREASE
(2013/01/01)
Level 2 0.47
Level 3 0.45
L l 4 0 7821.22 22.13 23.01 24.25 25.10
21.67 22.93 23.01 24.25 25.10
22.17 23.71 23.01 24.25 25.10
23.12 24.51 24.59 24.25 25.10
24.12 25.30 25.38 25.05 25.10
25 24 26 10 26 32 26 61 25 93
Level 4 0.78
Level 5 0.65
Level 6B 0.65
Level 6A 0.68
25.24 26.10 26.32 26.61 25.93
Level 4 ACTING IN: Level 5 ACTING IN: Level 6B ACTING IN:
Level 5 Level 6B Level 6A Level 6B Level 6A Level 6A
22.13 23.01 24.25 25.10 23.01 24.25 25.10 24.25 25.10
22.93 23.80 24.25 25.10 23.80 25.05 25.10 25.05 25.93
23 71 24 59 25 05 25 10 24 59 25 83 25 93 25 83 26 7323.71 24.59 25.05 25.10 24.59 25.83 25.93 25.83 26.73
24.51 25.38 25.83 25.93 25.38 26.61 26.73 26.61 27.56
25.30 26.32 26.61 26.73 26.32 27.26 27.56 27.26 28.24
26.10 26.97 27.26 27.56 26.97 28.21 28.24 28.21 29.21
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Globalex Risk Management by Serge Paquette, Globalex Account Executive Almost a year ago, the insurance program for Postmasters provided premises was launched. Since then, Postmasters who were paying exorbitant premiums have been able to save significantly while others who had difficulty accessing insurance for their post office have been able to do so at extremely competitive rates. This program offers insurance for your personal content within the post office as well as General Liability insurance in the event of allegations arising from damage caused to third parties. Here are few comments from Postmasters already participating in the program: “I carried a commercial insurance policy for a separate building where we run the post office. By moving the insurance to the CPAA program I saved about $100 a year.” – Diane Brown, MacDowall, Saskatchewan “Since the post office is located in my home, no one wanted to provide insurance for my residence. Now that we have insurance for the post‐office with the CPAA program, I can easily obtain insurance for my home.” – Elaine Bilodeau, Old Fort Bay, Quebec “With the post office in our home, we needed to carry both commercial and residential insurance which was quite expensive. The CPAA program resulted in savings of about $900.” – Ginette Côté, Belle Vallée, Ontario “My post office is in a separate building for which I needed to carry a dedicated commercial insurance policy. Participating in the CPAA program was easy and allowed me to reduce my annual insurance costs by 50%.” – Margaret Russell, Cawston, British Columbia Almost eleven (11) months after the launch of the program, the success of this initiative is already confirmed. 81 Postmasters have already taken advantage of this offer. The Maritimes and Ontario are the regions where we have seen the highest participation rates. However, we are pleased to confirm that this initiative has helped members from across the country, including in Yukon! As a reminder, the program provides the following coverage, along with numerous additional benefits automatically included: • Property Insurance with a limit of $20,000 for the Postmaster's personal content within the post office; • Commercial General Liability with a limit of $2,000,000 per event and $5,000,000 per policy period; • Optional coverage for the building where the post office is operated.
For the members whose post office is located within their residence, it is possible for them to insure their residence under the program, which can likely result in premium savings. However, they must maintain the following coverage with their homeowner's insurance provider: • Insurance for their personal content, other than in the post office; • Insurance for General Liability, arising out of their personal activities.
The program is provided by Aviva Canada and is managed by Globalex Risk Management. For any additional information with regards to this program or to request an application form, please do not hesitate to contact Globalex at 1‐855‐242‐3575.
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Minutes Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association
National Annual General Meeting
National Office 281 Queen Mary, Ottawa, Ontario
2012‐09‐29
There were eleven (11) members present. Simultaneous translation was not provided. Call to order Meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. by President Leslie A. Schous. O Canada! The Board sang the National Anthem. In Memoriam The Board observed one minute of silence in memory of members departed. National Secretary‐Treasurer, Daniel L. Maheux, read the list of departed members. Introduction of the members of the National Board of Directors All attendees signed the Annual Meeting Attendance book. National President’s Report President Schous read her annual report. Audited Financial Statement The audited National Financial Statement was presented to the Board. Special Meeting of September 28, 2012 President Schous provided some clarification with regards to the Special Meeting held the previous day at which Ms. Shirley Dressler tendered her resignation. President Schous also indicated that in accordance with the Association’s By‐laws, Ms. Dressler’s vacant position has to be filled until the 2013 Triennial election. President Schous requested that any Director of the National Board who might consider this assignment make his/her interest known as the position will need to be filled by November 1, 2012. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
In Memoriam From September 2011 to September 2012
Mrs. Barbara Soepboer
Van Anda, B.C. Mrs. Amelia Judy Huson
Kleinburg, Ont. Mrs. Dorna (Donna) Magrath
Bala, Ont.
Mrs. Vickie Tessman Whitecourt, Alb.
Mrs. Elsie NimilowichRuddell, Sask.
Mrs. Shirley O’BrienCape Broyle, Nfld
Mrs. Gale DelormeJackfish Lake, Sask.
Our most sincere condolences to their family and friends.
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In Memoriam From March 1st, 2012 to October 31st, 2012
Mrs. Elsie Nimilowich
Ruddell, Sask. Mrs. Amelia Judy Huson
Kleinburg, Ont. Mrs. Vickie TessmanWhitecourt, Alb.
Mrs. Shirley O’Brien Cape Broyle, Nfld
Mrs. Gale DelormeJackfish Lake, Sask.
Mrs. Vanessa JohnsonBroderick, Sask.
Mrs. Joanne OBrien Harbour Grace, Nfld
Mrs. Anne Marie GarneauBlamertown, Ont.
Our most sincere condolences to their family and friends.
Shirley Dexter
by Brenda McAuley, President of the Ontario Branch
It is with great sadness that we inform you, that on September 15, 2012 Shirley Dexter passed away. Shirley passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife and best friend of George for 63 years. Loving mother to George and Geraldine, Bruce and Wendy, Jim and Sandy, Susan and Max Huffman and Janie and Jack Nagel. Shirley is also survived by her grandchildren and great‐grandchildren. Dear sister to Bev and Jim Chewka, Connie and Jack Andrews and Loreen and Bob Balke. Shirley was a dedicated Branch Director for 9 and a half years. The Ontario Branch Board presented Shirley in May of 2002 with a lifetime membership at the Orillia convention for her years of dedication to CPAA. After Shirley’s day at the Post office, she would spend her evenings assisting members and making sure their rights and benefits were being upheld under the Collective Agreement. Shirley was the Postmaster at York, Ontario for many years. We extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends and to all of our CPAA family.
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Just For You October 23 to 25, 2012
by Leslie A. Schous The 13th Just For You training was held on October 23, 24 and 25, 2012. These trainings were held in Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal and Charlottetown. Sixty‐one (61) members attended and everyone identified that they had a great time. To date, CPAA has trained approximately 760 members through the Just For You training. This year alone we received 325 application forms. This training covers such topics as:
• The History of CPAA • The makeup of CPAA, our structure and union dues • The CPAA By‐laws and Policies • The Canadian Human Rights Act • The Canada Labour Code • Bargaining: the makeup of the Collective Agreement and the steps in negotiations • Various articles of the Collective Agreement • Public Speaking, etc.
We have three (3) days filled with information, questions and answers, and we even have time to have some fun. Every time that we give this training, the members are amazed at how much they learn. Many state that they are eager to share their information with their colleagues back home, and this year it was no different. Here are some of the comments we received on the evaluation forms:
“Thank you so much for your dedication.” “I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I am very impressed how knowledgeable my Union representatives are and how welled they cared for us while we were here. I am very grateful for the experience.” “Not knowing quite what to expect, I was overjoyed at not only the course program but also learning from the experience of my colleagues. I have made friends here that will remain dear to me for long into the future! (I hope!!)” “Great course, can I come again? Just kidding! Know I can’t. Makes me want to get more involved with the Union.” “Thank you very much for sharing your wealth of knowledge.”
We will be holding this training again in 2014, so don’t forget to return the application form. With any luck, you will be selected to attend the next Just For You. You won’t regret it!
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Just For You 2012/10/23‐24‐25
East
Charlottetown, P.E.I. Central
Montreal, Quebec
Trainers: Leslie Schous / Louise Ade / Kimberly Hunt
Newfoundland and Lab. Cake, Sharon – Lamaline Green, Mary – Victoria CB Hickey, Frances – Mount Carmel Lane, Lisa – Portugal Cove ‐ St Philips Patey, Norma J. – Parson’s Pond Rowe, Glenys – Little Harbour East Russell, Denise – Port Hope Simpson Maritimes Antonia, Phyllis – Shelburne NS Barkhouse, Angela – Meteghan NS Cook, Roberta – Moores Mills NB Kennedy, Monica – Guysborough NS MacDonald, Cheryl – Morell PE Oehlke, Beverly – Cardigan PE Rowney, Margaret – Gagetown NB Elsewhere (in English) Erickson, Elizabeth – Gracefield QC
Trainers: Pierre Charbonneau / Jacinthe Turcotte /
Chantal Guillemette Quebec Bélanger, Marianne – Milot Béliveau, Ginette – St Lazare Bergeron, Madeleine – Issoudun Boulanger, Lyne – St Pierre‐d'Orléans Doyon, Claire – Bromptonville Gagnon, Marie‐France – Pointe au Pic Harvey, Marie‐Andrée – Montébello Lapierre, Lynda – Delisle Loiselle, Lucie – Danville Lussier, Michel – St Antoine sur Richelieu Morin, Nicole – Paspébiac Montplaisir, Sophie – Lavaltrie Robidoux, Manon – Succ. St‐Grégoire Elsewhere (in French) Aubé, Monique – Beresford NB Fournier, Raymonde – Petit‐Rocher NB
Central
Ottawa, Ontario West
Edmonton, Alberta
Trainers: Daniel Maheux / Julie Hughes / Rita Chartrand
Ontario Case, Samantha – Manitowaning Cassidy, Pamela – Bobcaygeon Faucher, Brigitte – Maxville Horan, Cheryl – King City James, Jean – Highgate Nichol, Tina – North Cobalt Piper, Stephanie – Brownsville Potter, Judith – Lanark Robson, Joan – Bobcaygeon Wright, Lynne – Hillsdale Manitoba Bates, Crystal Anderson – Gilbert Plains Dickenson, Roxanne – Poplar Point Dnistransky, Lorraine – Teulon Mikula, Beverly – Eriksdale Ott, Christine – Binscarth
Trainers: Brenda McAuley / Dwayne Jones / Sue Verhelst
Saskatchewan Campbell, Debbie – Lumsden Siemens, Brenda – Elrose Van Heukelom, Donna – Arcola Vogelgesang, June – Colonsay Whitcome, Nancy – Cando Alberta, N.T. and NU Barker, Charlotte – Cochrane Ellis, Barbara – Hay Lakes Fraser, Patti – Devon Johnson, Rosemarie – Onoway Rimney, Kenneth – Airdrie B.C. and Yukon Baleski, Teresa – Agassiz Carvill, Melody – Christina Lake Freeman, Amanda – Dawson Lake YT Hickey, Catherine – Lillooet Studer, Carol – Atlin Wilde, Bernadette – Cumberland
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