Dear Brothers & Sisters,

We've hit some serious bumps in the road in recent years in our march toward change.

We always knew it would be difficult, but this past year (2009) has definitely been a hard one, for all of us.

But this movement didn't come so far without making it through some challenging times. It's at moments like these when we need you most. People are hurting. Our country is at a crossroads, and in communities like yours all across Canada we must all fight for the progress our families need to thrive and survive.

As your President my resolve has never been stronger to keep fighting for health and Safety, protecting your rights for lasting job creation and job security, and to rein in the big corporate greed and fight the undue influence of this company and their plans to reduce the membership. This year will be a pivotal moment for us all to get on the same page and continue the fight together.

A perfect example of abuse of power - On December 30th, Stephen Harper shut down Parliament — out of self-interest.

While Canada was on the hot seat in Copenhagen because of Conservative failure on the environment, while Harper and his Conservatives were under attack for their cover-up in the Afghan torture scandal and while more than 1.6 million of Canadians are out of work and the deficit hit a new record, Stephen Harper thought he would sneak a fast one by you. He thought he could shut down Parliament while you weren’t paying attention.

Well just a few weeks ago, supporters like you gathered on parliament hill to protest this shut down and abuse of power by the Prime Minister, Your Union was there and you watched the political parties on TV in your living rooms and community centers across the country to ensure that your government is at work, but to ensure the rights of all Canadians were respected. I can assure you that your Union will do the same thing with both our employers to maintain and improve our working lives, while providing quality customer services to all Canadians.

Canada Post Corporation must continue to hear, see and know how you feel about their right wing agenda to eliminate YOUR Union.

I know you all will continue supporting the hard work and efforts made at the local, regional and national level of your union. Together we must stand united and strong, our work is never over, but our journey has now begun.

Fraternally yours,

Richard L. Des Lauriers
National President
Union of Postal Communications Employees

Up-Coming Events

2010 PSAC National Access Conference

2010 PSAC National Access Conference, which will be held June 4 to 6, 2010 at the Westin Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario under the theme “LET'S FOCUS ON OUR ABILITIES!”

http://www.psac.com/conferences/2010/access_acces/home-e.shtml

PSAC 2010 Pride Conference

As you are aware, the 2010 PSAC National Pride Conference will be held March 26 to 28, 2010 at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto under the theme “Equality : are we there yet?

The deadline for applications and resolutions of January 15, 2010 is fast approaching.

Please find attached the call-out in both French and English as well as the link to complete the registration form on-line on our website.

http://www.psac.com/conferences/2010/pride_fierte/home-e.shtml

Thank you.